Opportunity for First Nation across Ontario to partner with green energy developments

From Reuters.com

Analysis: Native groups next frontier for Ontario green power

Apr 19, 2011

OTTAWA/VANCOUVER (Reuters) - Canada's green energy-friendly province of Ontario is putting up millions of dollars to tempt First Nations groups into the renewable power sector, and deep-pocketed investors are joining their development deals.

Double standard for First Nation human rights issues as federal government exempted

On June 18, First Nation citizens can file claims against their own governments but the Federal government continues to be exempted from claims by citizens by Harper appointed chair of Human Rights Tribunal (see Open season on First Nations human rights with recent Federal protection agency ruling)

From Frontier Centre

Pikangikum First Nation declares a State of Emergency over lack of safe water

Press release

PIKANGIKUM FIRST NATION FORCED TO DECLARE A STATE OF EMERGENCY

April 15, 2011 - For several days, there has been no supply of potable water or running water in any form. With an on-reserve population of 2,400 community members are now forced to gather water from the nearby lake, which is unsafe to drink. Parents may have no choice but to expose their children to contaminated drinking water. As a result, there is a significant risk of sickness or worse, especially among younger and older citizens.

First Nation leaders promise direct action to protect lands and resources in their territories

COO press release 

Statement: First Nations Leaders Put Governments on Notice

April 14, 2011

Toronto, ON - First Nations governments are putting the Ontario and Canadian Governments on notice that they will be exercising their jurisdiction over the resources on their lands and vigorously defending this jurisdiction by direct action if required.

What does KiHS mean to you

"Today I am going to try and change the world" - Sachigo Lake First Nation youth succeed

With the background song, "Today I am going to try and change the world" playing, the amazing and inspiring story of Riley Barkman and his team of supporters unfolds on-line on their web page at:

http://sachigoctscannerwalk.myknet.org/

The "Making Vision a Reality Walk-a-thon" came to grand ending last night with a feast and celebration with friends and supporters gathering at the Nishnawbe Gamik Friendship centre.