Archive - Apr 2013
April 30th
First Nations on Shoal Lake celebrate ruling by International Joint Commission on use of water
April 30, 2013 - 8:10am | by brianbeatonFrom KenoraDailyMinerandNews.com
IJC finds Winnipeg's water selling plans violate original 1914 order
By Alan S. Hale, Kenora Daily MIner and News - April 29, 2013
April 29th
UN Human Rights Council reviewing Canada's treatment of indigenous people
April 29, 2013 - 10:34pm | by brianbeatonUN reviewing Canada's treatment of indigenous people
BY MICHAEL WOODS, POSTMEDIA NEWS APRIL 25, 2013
OTTAWA - Canada's treatment of indigenous peoples was expected to be a central topic as the country's human rights record comes under scrutiny at the United Nations on Friday.
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund newsletter with new program funding opportunities
April 29, 2013 - 10:17pm | by brianbeaton
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April 27th
Bullying in politics defended by Prime Minister but criminalized for the rest of society
April 27, 2013 - 10:22pm | by brianbeatonThe Economist to Harper: Your bullying ways are giving the NDP a chance
National Post Staff | 12/07/06
Former Prime Minister of Canada acknowledges cultural genocide at Indian Residential Schools
April 27, 2013 - 10:03pm | by brianbeatonApril 26th
Teachings for understanding the roots of Idle No More and the struggle for First Nations
April 26, 2013 - 11:08am | by brianbeatonCanadian government under fire for "distorting" history of aboriginals
Ashantai Hathaway, Press TV, Montreal - Apr 25, 2013
Aboriginals in Quebec blame the Canadian governemnt for keeping a majority of people in the dark over the history of the country's indigenous inhabitants. They are now demanding the government stop re-writing history and tell and teach the truth.
First Nation funding agreements signing away their power over water, resource development
April 26, 2013 - 10:47am | by brianbeatonAgreement with feds signed 'under duress': First Nation
By: Mia Rabson - Posted: 04/24/2013
OTTAWA - The chief and council of God's Lake First Nation have accused the federal government of forcing it to sign its 2013 band contribution agreements "under duress."
April 25th
Ontario government announces their support for Experimental Lakes Area research
April 25, 2013 - 8:17am | by brianbeatonOntario Press Release
Ontario Supporting the Experimental Lakes Area
New Government Working to Keep Ongoing Freshwater Research
April 24, 2013 9:00 am
Office of the Premier
Ontario is working collaboratively with the federal government, the Government of Manitoba and other partners to keep the Experimental Lakes Area (ELA) operational in 2013 and ensure sustained longer-term operations.
Costs for Indian Residential School settlements likely over $4 billion
April 25, 2013 - 7:43am | by brianbeatonTab for residential school abuses likely to top $4-billion
GLORIA GALLOWAY OTTAWA - The Globe and Mail - Apr. 22 2013
April 24th
Sioux Lookout Launches Resident Survey
April 24, 2013 - 3:43pm | by AnonymousIn its ongoing commitment to accountability, transparency and
meaningful citizen engagement, the Municipality of Sioux Lookout, via its
Economic Development Commission, is launching a resident survey to
assess residents' views of local shopping experiences, the availability and
suitability of programming and special events, and community safety.
Residents are invited to complete the survey between April 22nd and May
22, 2013.
Economic Development Commission Chair, Brad Hyslop, commented,