Archive - Jun 2013
June 18th
First Nation researcher looking beyond "imposed colonial policies" to traditional policy-making
June 18, 2013 - 8:27pm | by brianbeatonResearch turns 'Indian problem' on its head
BY SHINOAH YOUNG - JUNE 17, 2013
Canadian Human Rights Commission report shows the problems created for First Nations people
June 18, 2013 - 4:29pm | by brianbeatonClick here for a copy of the CHRC report
Human Rights Commission report points out gaps in aboriginal well-being
POSTMEDIA NEWS JUNE 17, 2013
Colonial management blaming First Nation Police officers for their poor financial management
June 18, 2013 - 7:33am | by brianbeatonFrom Kenora Daily MIner and News
Treaty Three Police and officers' union exchange ideas on how to end labour crisis
By Alan S. Hale - June 18, 2013
June 17th
Slate Falls First Nation and the north in mourning over the tragic loss of life on new road
June 17, 2013 - 8:03am | by brianbeatonTragedy Hits Slate Falls First Nation
17 June 2013 By James Murray
THUNDER BAY - Tragedy has hit Slate Falls First Nation. Members of the community have died in a car accident. The accident happened on Saturday. The passengers have been identified as Kimberly Whiskeyjack, 23, of Sioux Lookout, John Bighead, 23, Samantha Loon, 26, Claudia Loon, 20, and Gordon Carpenter, 55, all from Slate Falls First Nation.
June 15th
First Nation protesters arrested protecting their lands and resources from corporate greed
June 15, 2013 - 12:15pm | by brianbeatonJune 14th
North Spirit Lake First Nation and KO team rocks international conference
June 14, 2013 - 10:05am | by brianbeatonChief Rita Thompson lead a delegation of Keewaytinook Okimakanak (KO) staff and University of New Brunswick (UNB) researchers to Saskatoon to share their stories with delegates from around the world. EIGHT presentations were delivered celebrating the successes and work that is being undertaken to support KO First Nations development ...
June 9th
Federal minister of Aboriginal Affairs believes First Nations support government's agenda
June 10, 2013 - 12:59am | by brianbeatonAboriginal Affairs minister says consensus with First Nations outweighs confrontation
By Heather Scoffield, The Canadian Press
Nunavut Fibre Optic Feasibility Study highlights available options for fibre network into far north
June 9, 2013 - 10:29am | by brianbeatonNunavut Fibre Optic Feasibility Study
Final Report This Nunavut Fibre Optic Feasibility Study report was commissioned by the Nunavut Broadband Development Corporation (NBDC) and subsequently executed by QINIQ INC (on behalf of NBDC) and Salter Global Consulting INC (SGC).
In turn, SGC engaged Ledcor Infrastructure Services and Imaituk Inc. as sub contractors.
The principal requirements of the study were:
1. To review current and anticipated fibre optic technologies and make recommendations for suitable deployment in Nunavut.
June 6th
Deep cuts to First Nation organizations being imposed by federal government
June 6, 2013 - 6:29pm | by AnonymousAboriginal groups shocked by federal fund cuts
BY MICHAEL WOODS, POSTMEDIA NEWS JUNE 6, 2013 
June 3rd
Ontario government promoting Aboriginal culture and activities this summer
June 3, 2013 - 1:37pm | by brianbeatonPress Release
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Celebrate Aboriginal Culture This Summer June 3, 2013 Experience Ontario Aboriginal Tourism DestinationsOntario offers dozens of tourism destinations for families to immerse themselves in Aboriginal culture, customs and traditions. |