Archive - Apr 24, 2009
First Nation leader writing about children being taken from their families today in Canada
April 24, 2009 - 2:50pm | by brianbeatonSystem of alienation of First Nations children from their heritage has gone on far too long
April 23, 2009
Re: MCF Child Apprehension: A Residential School Syndrome.
There is a lot at stake when First Nations children are taken from their home. In today’s society, native children being apprehended from their family is becoming much like the Residential School Syndrome.
First Nation leaders pleased Ontario government is putting kids first in recognizing Jordan's Principle
April 24, 2009 - 8:53am | by brianbeatonNAN press release ...
NAN Welcomes Government of Ontario’s Commitment to Jordan’s Principle
THUNDER BAY, ON Wednesday April 22, 2009: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Stan Beardy welcomed a statement by Ontario Minister of Aboriginal Affairs Brad Duguid in Queen’s Park today affirming the Government of Ontario’s commitment to Jordan’s Principle, a child-first principle aimed at resolving jurisdictional disputes around the care of First Nations children.
Class action suit against Bell Mobility for charging customers for non-existing 911 services
April 24, 2009 - 8:37am | by brianbeatonBell Mobility loses 2nd bid to shut down N.W.T. lawsuit over 911 fees
April 22, 2009