From the Toronto Star

Who will protect the land from reckless development?

Canadian political leaders remain in thrall to gaudy casino economies, like prisoners suffering from an economic Stockholm syndrome.

LOLA LANDEKIC FOR THE TORONTO STAR

From Reuters.com

Canada aboriginal movement poses new threat to miners

By Julie Gordon and Allison Martell

A posting from the Hudson Bay Quest has Jesse Terry, a Lac Seul First Nation member, placing sixth in the race. 

Fifteen teams set out from Gilliam, Manitoba on Friday, March 15. Temperatures dropped to -40 throughout the two day journey to Churchill. Four teams dropped out ...

From the online posting ...

CRRF News Release

Survey of Attitudes towards Aboriginals Shows need for more dialogue

Toronto, March 15, 2013

AFN press release

Assembly of First Nations National Chief Calls for Key Investments
to Realize Full Potential of First Nations

(OTTAWA, ON) - With today's release of the Alternative Federal Budget by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today called for concrete investments in priority areas set by First Nations an economic imperative for Canada.

From TBNewsWatch.com

Canada no longer one of top 10 developed countries

By Jennifer Ditchburn, The Canadian Press

OTTAWA - Canada has slipped out of the top 10 countries listed in the annual United Nation's human development index - a far cry from the 1990s when it held the first place for most of the decade.

The 2013 report, which reviews a country's performance in health, education and income, places Canada in 11th place versus 10th last year.

The Northern Bands Hockey Tournament in Dryden is into its playoffs and knockout rounds today.  Catch the action live on http://live.knet.ca/nbht/

To see the updated schedule and scores, go to http://northernbandshockeytournament.ca

Press Release"OUR RIVER HAS NO PRICE"

Kayapo chiefs refuse to accept millions of dollars offered by Brazilian government energy giant "Eletrobras"

Press Release: 8 March 2013
Barbara Zimmerman: Kayapo Project Director, Email: b.zimmerman@wild.org

Leaders of 26 Kayapo indigenous communities met in the town of Tucuma in the Brazilian state of Para from March 4-5 to discuss an offer of millions of dollars by government energy giant Eletrobras.

The Northern First Nations Hockey Tournament 2013 is underway.   The event is being streamed over the Internet at http://live.knet.ca/nfnht/ 

To view the schedule and standings, go to http://firstnationshockey.ca

International Youth Foundation's YouthActionNet® Laureate Global Fellowship

The International Youth Foundation's YouthActionNet strengthens, supports, and celebrates the role of young people in leading positive change in their communities. Each year, 20 exceptional young social entrepreneurs are selected as YouthActionNet Global Fellows following a competitive application process.

The year-long Fellowship program includes: