Archive - Jan 2012

January 19th

January 18th

Challenges to the First Nations Property Ownership initiative without self-government powers

From the Globe and Mail 

‘No strings attached’ hurts governance

LARISSA KATZ - Jan. 18, 2012

In the wake of the Attawapiskat furor, the Harper government is offering what it claims is a tool for stimulating economic activity and generating wealth on reserves: the First Nations Property Ownership Initiative.

January 17th

January 15th

First Nation education facilities and programs require equitable funding to address immediate needs

COO Press release

Bold Action Needed on First Nations Education

January 14th

Government outspoken support of Northern Gateway Pipeline before hearings is troubling

From Indian Country Today 

Aboriginal Leaders Angered by Outright Government Support of Northern Gateway Pipeline

By ICTMN Staff January 13, 2012

January 13th

Winnipeg claiming it owes Shoal Lake First Nation nothing as it sells water to its neighbours

From the Winnipeg Free Press

City owes nothing to reserve in water dispute, official says

By: Jen Skerritt - 01/13/2012

The City of Winnipeg says it does not owe a Shoal Lake First Nation compensation for selling water and sewer services to neighbouring municipalities after a legal review determined it has the right to withdraw water from the Ontario lake.

January 12th

First Nation Health Services Integration Fund Information Session in Thunder Bay - Jan 31, Feb 1

Treaty #3 Health Services memo ...