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March 15th, 2011
New government appointed head of Canadian Human Rights Tribunal dismisses First Nations claim
March 15, 2011 - 1:38pm | by brianbeatonAFN press release
Assembly of First Nations Disappointed and Concerned About the Welfare of First Nations Children Following Decision by Canadian Human Rights Tribunal
OTTAWA, March 15 /CNW/ - Yesterday, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ruled to dismiss a 2007 complaint filed by the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada (FNCFCSC) on discrimination caused by unequal funding for First Nation children in the child welfare system.
March 10th
Proposed cuts to First Nation policing services create safety and security problems
March 10, 2011 - 4:38pm | by brianbeatonPress releases ...
AFN Supports Calls by First Nation Leaders Opposing First Nation Policing Cuts
OTTAWA, March 10 /CNW/ - Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today supported a call by First Nation leaders from Quebec and Labrador opposing cuts to First Nation policing.
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority invites everyone for tours of new hostel
March 10, 2011 - 2:50pm | by AnonymousSioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority (SLFNHA) is proud to announce the opening of the new hostel, Jeremiah McKay Kabayshewekamik.
March 8th
March 8 celebration of 100 anniversary of International Women's Day
March 8, 2011 - 5:11pm | by brianbeatonNAN Press Release
NAN Recognizes International Women's Day
Thunder Bay, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) leadership together with the NAN Women’s Council is celebrating the strengths and contributions made by First Nations women within NAN territory today on the 100th annual International Women’s Day.
March 5th
Anishinabek First Nations ratify constitution taking the next step to self-government
March 5, 2011 - 6:02pm | by brianbeatonPress release
Anishinabek ratify constitution; step to self-government
Garden River FN, March 4 - The Anishinabek Nation has a constitution, an important step on the journey to creating its own government structure.
"Every nation in the world has its own constitution and Anishinabek citizens deserve the same," said Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee. "This is an important milestone on the path to restoring our jurisdiction to govern our own affairs."
Omniglobe networks bankruptcy leaves remote First Nations searching for other providers
March 5, 2011 - 9:18am | by brianbeatonFirm that delivered Internet service to HRM files for bankruptcy
A company that received a $1-million contract from the province in 2008 to provide high-speed Internet service to rural parts of Halifax Regional Municipality is filing for bankruptcy.
Another important story of First Nation resilience from a residential school survivor
March 5, 2011 - 8:55am | by brianbeatonA fighter then, a fighter now
Long-suffering advocate for compensation has vivid memories of his hell in residential school system
Prescription drug addictions in First Nations eclipsing alcoholism and gas sniffing
March 5, 2011 - 8:46am | by brianbeatonNishnawbe Aski Nation Women's Council developing strategies at gathering in Timmins
March 5, 2011 - 8:40am | by brianbeatonMarch 4th
Marten Falls First Nation community members blockading access to Ring of Fire mining
March 5, 2011 - 12:16am | by brianbeatonBlockade begins
By Leith Dunick, tbnewswatch.com
Marten Falls Chief Eli Moonias speaks with media after helping launch a blockade of a landing strip at Koper Lake at the Ring of Fire, some 500 kilometres northeast of Thunder Bay.