Archive - Sep 2014
September 24th
UN's World Conference on Indigenous Peoples receives Canada's government criticism
September 24, 2014 - 6:18pm | by brianbeatonOttawa buries official statement criticizing UN conference for giving Indigenous people too much power
By Jorge Barrera - 24. SEP, 2014
September 21st
Providing an equitable and quality education for First Nation youth makes economic and moral sense
September 21, 2014 - 6:35am | by brianbeaton'Dumb as anything' not to better educate aboriginal youth: Paul Martin
By Doug Lett Global News, September 19, 2014
SASKATOON - Former prime minister Paul Martin says it is crucial to Canada's future to do a better job of educating First Nations and Metis youth.
KI First Nation hosts visit from Royal family countess
September 21, 2014 - 6:23am | by brianbeatonSeptember 20th
Becoming an activitist for First Nation rights at a young age requires taking a stand
September 21, 2014 - 4:55am | by brianbeatonActivist Pam Palmater recalls 1st time she stood up for her rights
One fateful day in Grade 2 turned Pam Palmater from shy kid to superstar activist
CBC News Posted: Sep 20, 2014
Politicians debate national inquiry into murdered and missing aboriginal women in parliament
September 21, 2014 - 4:46am | by brianbeatonNDP forces debate in House of Commons on murdered and missing aboriginal women
The Canadian Press - Published September 19, 2014
OTTAWA -- An aboriginal MP delivered a powerful plea Friday for a national inquiry into murdered and missing indigenous women, recalling his own brother's death as a five-year-old in a residential school 60 years ago.
September 17th
Keewaytinook Internet high school gives First Nations students option to stay in home community
September 17, 2014 - 8:16am | by brianbeatonInternet high school gives First Nations students options
Keewaytinook Internet High School gives kids a chance stay in school without leaving their First Nation
Posted: Sep 17, 2014
September 15th
Thoughtful discussion about corporate sponsorship of Indigenous events versus the struggle to protect the earth
September 15, 2014 - 10:30am | by brianbeatonIndigenous Community is in a state of unrest after the Aboriginal People's Choice Awards
BY KRYSTALLINE KRAUS | SEPTEMBER 13, 2014
September 14th
Youth degelates at New Canada Conference choose to discuss First Nations relationships
September 14, 2014 - 8:11am | by brianbeaton
Millennials at New Canada Conference vow to change 'broken' nation
Canada-aboriginal relations key focus of young delegates discussing future of country
By Amanda Connolly - Posted: Sep 13, 2014
September 13th
Lac Seul First Nation Seeks to Stop Hunger Strike by residential school survivor
September 13, 2014 - 8:46am | by brianbeatonLac Seul First Nation talks healing after hunger strike
Residential school survivor Garnet Angeconeb ends protest
By Jody Porter, Posted: Sep 16, 2014
September 12th
Community School Based Approach to First Nation Education Renewal report online
September 12, 2014 - 9:53am | by brianbeatonFrom SOOToday.com
New report supports local control of First Nations education
Thursday, September 11, 2014 by: SooToday.com Staff
NEWS RELEASE NORTHERN POLICY INSTITUTE
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Authors say a Community Schools model will improve the education and life chances of First Nation youth.