Archive - Jun 4, 2009
Blaming the victims creating First Nation confrontations becomes the national strategy
June 4, 2009 - 8:25pm | by brianbeatonAboriginal funding will 'reward excellence': Strahl
June 5, 2009
The federal government will offer extra funding as a reward to First Nations groups that have shown past successes and future potential, Indian and Northern Affairs Minister Chuck Strahl said Thursday.
The federal budget included $1.4 billion in new spending for aboriginals, and the government plans to distribute that money based on successful models, Strahl said.
Assembly of First Nations Nation Chief announces his decision to not seek re-election
June 4, 2009 - 8:02pm | by brianbeatonAFN press release ...
AFN National Chief Phil Fontaine Announces He Will Not Seek Re-election
OTTAWA, June 4 /CNW Telbec/ - Assembly of First Nations National Chief Phil Fontaine announced in Ottawa today that he will not seek re-election as National Chief and will retire as National Chief at the end of his current term.
The National Chief stated:
Definition of Indian Status to be rewritten by government working with First Nation groups
June 4, 2009 - 3:18am | by brianbeatonOttawa looks to redefine rules for Indian status
OTTAWA — Jun. 04, 2009
Court rulings leave federal government 10 months to set new eligibility standards, with huge financial implications
Assembly of First Nations encouraging everyone to march on June 11 for action on native poverty
June 4, 2009 - 2:56am | by brianbeatonMarch to urge action on native poverty
OTTAWA — Native people will mark the one-year anniversary of Ottawa's historic apology for racist abuse by marching against poverty.
Phil Fontaine, national chief of the Assembly of First Nations, is calling on Canadians to join a national day of reconciliation on June 11.