Archive - 2012
June 12th
Marten Falls First Nation Chief says province must recognize their voice on mining
June 12, 2012 - 5:18pm | by brianbeatonLack of funding for First Nation schools "largest social issue across the country": Paul Martin
June 12, 2012 - 11:12am | by brianbeatonFirst Nations schools stymied by lack of funding: Paul Martin
Most reserves have added 'first rate' aboriginal educators in last decade, former PM says
BY ELISE STOLTE, JUNE 11, 2012
June 11th
Webequie First Nation establish requirements for mining activities on their lands
June 11, 2012 - 5:10pm | by brianbeatonFirst Nation wants to slow the pace of mining activities
Fourth Anniversary of Residential Schools Apology requires immediate Call to Action
June 11, 2012 - 11:33am | by brianbeatonAFN Press Release
National Chief Marks Anniversary of Residential Schools Apology with Call to Action
OTTAWA, June 11, 2012 /CNW/ - On the fourth anniversary of Parliament's Apology for the Indian residential school system, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo continues his call for action now to achieve the change required for reconciliation.
June 10th
Grand Council Chief Madahbee acclaimed at annual general assembly of Anishinabek Nation
June 10, 2012 - 4:48pm | by brianbeatonMadahbee acclaimed
June 6, 2012
SHEGUIANDAH, FN -- Patrick Madahbee accepted his acclamation to a second consecutive term as Grand Council Chief at the opening of the annual general assembly of Anishinabek Nation chiefs Tuesday.
I've still got fight in me," Madahbee told leaders of 39 Anishinabek First Nations. Madahbee, former chief of Aundeck Omni Kaning, was also elected Grand Council Chief in 1980.
June 9th
Cabinet minister ignoring Constitution and creating confrontation with First Nations
June 9, 2012 - 3:40pm | by brianbeatonJune 8th
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June 7th
KIHS hosting online graduation celebration with First Nation graduates and families
June 7, 2012 - 12:19pm | by brianbeatonWhat a special day it is for First Nation students that make the choice to stay in their home communities to complete their High School program and finally see their dream realized!
There are 10 students graduating with their Grade 12 diploma this year from the Keewaytinook Internet High School (http://kihs.knet.ca).
These students have all made the choice to remain in their home communities to be with their families and do the work required to successfully complete their High School course requirements!
June 6th
Indian Residential School legacy continuing to haunt First Nation families and communities
June 6, 2012 - 9:55pm | by brianbeatonJune 5th
Indian Act Amendment and Replacement Act bill introduced by Conservative MP
June 5, 2012 - 9:50pm | by brianbeatonBill overhauls Indian Act - Tory backbencher introduces law
By: Mia Rabson - June 5, 2012
OTTAWA -- A Conservative backbencher from Saskatchewan introduced a bill Monday that could eventually replace the Indian Act.