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June 13th, 2012

Access equipment for broadcasting CBC's free over-the-air TV service in First Nations

From The Canadian Association of Community Television Users and Stations (CACTUS)

June 13, 2012

First Nations excluded from federal advisory panel recommending hunting and fishing regulations

From Canada.com

Aboriginals should have say on hunting, fishing

BY WALTER CORDERY, THE DAILY NEWS JUNE 12, 2012

Sometimes you have to wonder what the powers that be are thinking or if they actually do think.

Wasaya Charter Hawker destroyed by fire during fuel drop off at Sandy Lake First Nation

From SandyLake.FirstNation.ca

Press Release - see pictures below

At 12:43 pm local time, on June 12th 2012, a Wasaya Charter Hawker Siddley 748, performing a routine fuel drop off, caught fire at the Sandy Lake Airport tarmac. At this time it is not known how the fire started. No one was injured.

June 12th

Lack of funding for First Nation schools "largest social issue across the country": Paul Martin

From EdmontonJournal.com

First Nations schools stymied by lack of funding: Paul Martin

Most reserves have added 'first rate' aboriginal educators in last decade, former PM says

 BY ELISE STOLTE, JUNE 11, 2012 

June 11th

Webequie First Nation establish requirements for mining activities on their lands

From CBC.ca

First Nation wants to slow the pace of mining activities

Fourth Anniversary of Residential Schools Apology requires immediate Call to Action

AFN Press Release

National Chief Marks Anniversary of Residential Schools Apology with Call to Action

OTTAWA, June 11, 2012 /CNW/ - On the fourth anniversary of Parliament's Apology for the Indian residential school system, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo continues his call for action now to achieve the change required for reconciliation.

June 10th

Grand Council Chief Madahbee acclaimed at annual general assembly of Anishinabek Nation

From North Bay Nugget.ca

Madahbee acclaimed

June 6, 2012

SHEGUIANDAH, FN -- Patrick Madahbee accepted his acclamation to a second consecutive term as Grand Council Chief at the opening of the annual general assembly of Anishinabek Nation chiefs Tuesday.

I've still got fight in me," Madahbee told leaders of 39 Anishinabek First Nations. Madahbee, former chief of Aundeck Omni Kaning, was also elected Grand Council Chief in 1980.

June 9th