60 First Nations opt out of 34 land-related sections of the Indian Act signing framework agreement
April 14, 2012 - 8:45am | by brianbeaton
From CBC.ca
18 more First Nations sign land control deal
By Meagan Fitzpatrick, CBC News Posted: Apr 13, 2012
Eighteen First Nations communities today signed the official paperwork that allows them to opt out of land-related rules under the Indian Act, with the agreement giving them more control over their own resources.
First Nations' Education across Canada requiring a major overhaul and equitable funding
April 11, 2012 - 2:22pm | by brianbeatonThe Chiefs of Ontario were inspired to produce this video in support of the Shannen's Dream Campaign that is diligently working towards ensuring that Canada addresses the longstanding inequity between First Nations schools on reserve and their provincial/territorial counterparts. This inequity denies many First Nations children an opportunity to receive a culturally based education in a proper school. This video provides some background on Shannen Koostachin -- the founder of Shannen's Dream and the continuing work of many who carry on her legacy.
New Cell Phone Service launched in Attawapiskat First Nation with Keewaytinook Okimakanak
April 10, 2012 - 1:30pm | by brianbeaton
Attawapiskat Resources Inc. Launches New Cell Phone Service
Health Canada cuts funding for National Aboriginal Health Organization forcing closure by June, 2012
April 9, 2012 - 8:39am | by brianbeaton
Announcement
The National Aboriginal Health Organization's (NAHO) funding has been cut by Health Canada. It is with sadness that NAHO will wind down by June 30,2012.
Feds' plans for "streamlining" approvals for resource development in conflict with First Nations
April 9, 2012 - 8:33am | by brianbeatonFunding for Internet Access Sites in libraries, First Nations and other public locations cut
April 9, 2012 - 8:28am | by brianbeatonfrom CBC.ca
Federal government eliminates funding for First Nations Statistical Institute
April 9, 2012 - 8:22am | by brianbeatonFEDERAL BUDGET DECISION ELIMINATES FUNDING TO THE FIRST NATIONS STATISTICAL INSTITUTE
Cutting Katimavik youth volunteer program "easiest decision ever" for federal cabinet minister
April 8, 2012 - 11:10pm | by brianbeatonPikangikum First Nation youth and leaders facing many challenges in accessing adequate resources
April 4, 2012 - 11:37am | by brianbeatonFrom Macleans.ca
Proposed First Nation welfare cuts by AANDC stopped by Atlantic regional courts
April 4, 2012 - 8:46am | by brianbeatonFrom CBC.ca
