Archive - Sep 21, 2014

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Providing an equitable and quality education for First Nation youth makes economic and moral sense

From GlobalNews.ca

'Dumb as anything' not to better educate aboriginal youth: Paul Martin

By   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.

Becoming an activitist for First Nation rights at a young age requires taking a stand

From CBC.ca

Activist 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

From CTV.ca

NDP 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.