Archive - 2013

November 5th

Wahsa Distance Education Centre expanding its services to include First Nation students

From Wawataynews.ca

Kenora jail prisoner graduates from Wahsa

By Rick Garrick/Wawatay News - October 25, 2013

Photo of Wahsa graduate Timothy Brisard recently enrolled in studies at Confederation College after completing his Grade 11 and 12 studies while in the Kenora District Jail.

November 4th

First Nations Elections Act being prepared to be passed by House of Commons

First Nations Elections Act Soon To Be Passed

The Harper Government is bringing Bill S-6, the First Nations Elections Act, back to life and referring it to the Standing House Committee. on Aboriginal Affairs. The Committee could start its hearings on the Bill as early as next Tuesday. It is probable that the government will impose time allocation on the Bill, meaning that debate and witnesses could be cut back to a few days -- no one knows now how much time the government will allow.

November 1st

First Nations Innovation research project hosting online launch of new course on Monday, Nov 4

Colonialism, Development and the e-Community

Click here to open the poster for details and online connection options. 

Watch the live webstream: http://live.knet.ca/fninnovation
(starts at 12:15 Atlantic, 11:15 Eastern, 10:15 Central on Monday, Nov. 4)

First Nations ignored by government, corporations, police and court system as shale gas development continues

From CBC.ca

SWN set to resume shale gas exploration Monday, chief says

Elsipogtog First Nation Chief Aaron Sock calls on Premier David Alward to impose 6-month moratorium

Posted: Nov 01, 2013

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October 31st

Creating a First Nations Education Act addressing the real needs of students, schools, communities

From WinnipegFreePress.com

Toward an education act that makes the grade

By: James Wilson

Posted: 10/31/2013

I remember the first time I had to have an honest conversation with a parent about why their child was doing so poorly in school. If they only knew that, as a former teacher and administrator, I was the one who felt like the failure.

Things to look forward to from foreign mining companies working in remote First Nations

From MiningWatch.ca

Barrick Ignores UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Recommendation Regarding Papua New Guinea Rapes

Monday, October 28, 2013

October 30th

Aboriginal role models to be honoured as 2014 Indspire award receipients

Press release

October 29, 2013

Indspire Announces 2014 Indspire Award Recipients

Recipients Acknowledged in the House of Commons 
Gala Awards Show Friday, March 21, 2014

First Nation struggle for decolonization versus working within the colonial system to benefit a few people

Colonial Oppression at Elsipogtog: Right to Self-determination

Arthur Manuel, October 21, 2013

It is important to understand the dynamics of Colonialism and how it manifests itself inside Canada. Colonialism has basically three parts, dispossession, dependency and oppression.

October 29th

Struggle for decolonization in Canada by First Nations requires respect and understanding of treaties

From theGuardian.com

The First Nations of Canada are still waiting for the colonial era to end

The government continues to ignore the sovereignty of indigenous inhabitants, even though it was granted in 1763

21 October 2013

Theresa SpenceAttawapiskat First Nation chief Theresa Spence who went on hunger strike in 2012. Photograph: Sean Kilpatrick/AP