Archive - 2013

January 4th

Harper finally agrees to meet with First Nation chiefs on January 11

From CBC.ca

Harper 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

From the Toronto Star

Canada's new politics of discord could carry a heavy price

Michael Valpy - January 01, 2013

January 3rd

January 2nd

Canadian Government Legislation that undermines responsibilities and First Nation treaty rights

From VancouverObserver.com

Changes to Navigable Waters Protection Act dangerously undermine environmental protection, say critics

Some First Nations and conservationists believe the new Navigation Protection Act will further undermine the health of Canada's waterways.

Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (KI) walks to Parliament Hill to say no to treaty violations

From MediaCoop.ca

Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (KI) walks to Parliament Hill to say no to treaty violations

by Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug - January 1, 2013

Canadian government once again points fingers instead of listening and learning from UN reports

From NationalPost.com

Canada rejects UN human rights criticism detailed in Amnesty International report

Allison Cross | Dec 19, 2012