Archive - Mar 2015
March 30th
Indigenous physician writes "Put an end to racism in the ER"
March 30, 2015 - 1:11pm | by brianbeaton
March 23rd
Noront purchases Cliffs mining claims in the Ring of Fire increasing its share to 65% of the region
March 23, 2015 - 8:42pm | by brianbeatonOntario's Ring Of Fire, Formerly 'The Next Oilsands,' Sold For Peanuts
Sunny Freeman Posted: 03/23/2015
A junior miner will soon be the biggest player in Ontario's fledgling Ring of Fire mining development, after agreeing to pay US$20 million for the properties of Cliffs Natural Resources, a U.S. mining giant who has abandoned hope of developing the area.
March 21st
Educators recognize the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and racism
March 21, 2015 - 10:55am | by brianbeatonPress release
Addressing the legacy of racism against Aboriginal people an imperative for educators, government
TORONTO, March 20, 2015 /CNW/ - This year's theme for the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on March 21st is "Learning from historical tragedies to combat racism today". Canadians have much work to do through education and government action to address the ongoing legacy of racism against Aboriginal people.
March 13th
Urban reserves bringing prosperity to First Nations and urban centres
March 13, 2015 - 9:16am | by brianbeatonUrban reserves bringing prosperity to First Nations & neighbours
How an urban reserve is helping one First Nation rejuvenate itself - and why they say we should embrace them
By Tim Fontaine, CBC News Posted: Mar 13, 2015
Some of the consequences of boil water advisories in remote First Nations and colonialism
March 13, 2015 - 8:04am | by brianbeatonMarch 12th
20 First Nations working together to own and control Wataynikaneyap Power development
March 12, 2015 - 12:06pm | by brianbeatonPress Release
Wataynikaneyap Power ownership grows to 20 First Nation communities and project receives key approval
Submitted by patrickboileau on Thu, 03/12/2015 - 11:43
First Nations tell house of commons committee to withdraw Bill C-51, the anti-terrorism legislation
March 12, 2015 - 11:14am | by brianbeatonAFN Press Release
AFN National Chief Tells House of Commons Committee to Withdraw Bill C-51, the Anti-Terrorism Legislation
OTTAWA, March 12, 2015 /CNW/ - Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde today told the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security to withdraw Bill C-51, the proposed federal anti-terrorism legislation.
Menoyawin Health Centre in Sioux Lookout helping to register babies before they leave the hospital
March 12, 2015 - 7:34am | by brianbeatonUnregistered babies prompt changes at northern Ontario hospital
Interpreter helps moms fill out forms for 450 babies born each year at Meno Ya Win Health Centre
By Jody Porter, CBC News Posted: Mar 12, 2015
March 10th
"Canada has violated the rights of indigenous women" - UN report
March 10, 2015 - 6:24pm | by brianbeaton
The CEDAW Inquiry report can be found here:
http://www.fafia-afai.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/CEDAW_C_OP-8_CAN_1_7643_E.pdf
First Nations affected by major oil spills into waterways from train accidents in northern Ontario
March 10, 2015 - 4:06pm | by brianbeatonPress release from Chief of Ontario Regional Chief Stan Beardy
ONTARIO Regional CHIEF Beardy CALLS CANADA'S WAYS OF GETTING OIL TO MARKET IN DIRECT CONFLICT WITH INDIGENOUS RIGHTS AND PUBLIC SAFETY IN WAKE OF DEVASTING OIL SPILLS ON MATTAGAMI FIRST NATION TERRITORY