Archive - Jan 4, 2013
Legal presentation of the government Bills directly affecting First Nations and Idle No More efforts
January 4, 2013 - 1:03pm | by brianbeatonFrom OLTHUIS, KLEER, TOWNSHEND LLP
A Legislative Road Map As Idle No More Revs Up
Lorraine Land - January 3, 2013
What is "Idle No More"? Why are roads and railways being blocked? Why is Chief Spence starving herself to death? Where is this grassroots campaign going? This blog provides some links to a resource explaining the legislation which is triggering the campaign, and a little commentary.
Harper finally agrees to meet with First Nation chiefs on January 11
January 4, 2013 - 12:40pm | by brianbeatonHarper to meet with First Nations chiefs Jan. 11
Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence's hunger strike goes into 25th day
Jan 4, 2013
As Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence's hunger strike continues for its 25th day, Prime Minister Stephen Harper's office has announced that he will attend a "working meeting" with a delegation of First Nations chiefs on Jan. 11.
Divisive politics and media coverage affecting all Canadians and further alienates First Nations
January 4, 2013 - 9:09am | by brianbeatonCanada's new politics of discord could carry a heavy price
Michael Valpy - January 01, 2013