Archive - 2014
October 28th
New northern research centre being set up in Quebec urban centres to "mine" the north
October 28, 2014 - 7:40pm | by brianbeatonFrom http://www.nunatsiaqonline.ca
Nunavik October 28, 2014 - 12:13 pm
October 27th
Book by John Ralston Saul - The Comeback, a celebration of how native people are empowering themselves
October 27, 2014 - 10:22am | by brianbeatonOctober 24th
Importance of fair and balanced reporting in media of First Nation issues and events
October 24, 2014 - 2:03pm | by brianbeatonAn open letter to all Canadians and members of the media
October 24, 2014
On Wednesday, October 22, people across Canada stood together, collectively watching a tragedy unfold in Ottawa. Thoughts and prayers reached out from all across the country in solidarity with those in the capital. I would like to express my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Cpl. Nathan Cirillo.
Indigenous language survival work being recognized and given official status in some countries
October 24, 2014 - 10:44am | by brianbeatonAlaska's indigenous languages attain official status
Governor signs bill to recognise 20 languages in symbolic move, following Hawaii's lead among US states
23 October 2014
October 21st
First Nation woman challenging government in court over being denied status rights
October 21, 2014 - 5:51pm | by brianbeatonIndian status: Why Lynn Gehl's court challenge matters
By Pamela Palmater, Posted: Oct 20, 2014
JOB POSTING - Reception / Secretary - KO Thunder Bay
October 21, 2014 - 8:43am | by adminThe KO Thunder Bay Reception / Secretary serves the member First Nations by providing administrative support to the staff and management of the KO Thunder Bay office.
Provides reception, clerical and administrative services:
a) Provides reception function for the office by greeting guests in a friendly professional manner and answering phones and inquiries as necessary
b) Provides general office support such as word processing, photocopying, and processing incoming and outgoing mail and faxes
October 20th
Underfunding of child and family services in First Nations enters final week of court battle
October 20, 2014 - 8:17pm | by brianbeatonClosing arguments begin in case of feds paying less for aboriginal kids in care
Final round of Cindy Blackstock's battle with federal government
The Canadian Press Posted: Oct 20, 2014
October 18th
Reporter finds similar struggles for Indigenous rights in Australia to what is happening in Canada
October 18, 2014 - 12:08pm | by AnonymousOctober 17th
Government withholding critical operational funds for First Nation organizations across Canada
October 17, 2014 - 6:46pm | by brianbeatonOctober 15th
First Nations in Ring of Fire challenged with myths and positioning by government and corporations
October 15, 2014 - 5:38pm | by brianbeatonThree big 'whoppers' told about the Ring of Fire
'Ridiculous' to compare northern Ontario mineral find to the Alberta oil sands, expert says
By Jody Porter, Oct 15, 2014