Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo resigns over First Nations Education Act
May 2, 2014 - 5:32pm | by brianbeatonAFN Press Release
Statement from Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo
OTTAWA, May 2, 2014 /CNW/ - Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo made the below statement in Ottawa, ON today.
"I have stated clear priority on the recognition of Treaty, of Indigenous rights and title, on the safety and security of our most vulnerable, and I have also made my priority on education for our kids plainly clear.
First Nations to be members of Ontario development corporation planning Ring of Fire transportation
May 1, 2014 - 5:31am | by brianbeatonOntario press release
Ontario Investing in the Ring of Fire
Province Moving Forward with Support for Strategic Infrastructure
April 28, 2014
The Ontario government is prepared to commit up to $1 billion to develop strategic all-season industrial and community transportation infrastructure in the Ring of Fire.
Ontario needs a partner and is calling on the Federal government to equally match this funding to build the infrastructure required for this important project in the north that will create jobs and boost the northern economy.
Federal Court ruling could open door to equal funding for First Nations children
May 1, 2014 - 4:55am | by brianbeatonFirst Nations child advocate wins 1st battle with Ottawa on services
Cindy Blackstock filed human rights complaint over funding of child services on reserves
By Jennifer Clibbon, CBC News
First Nations teen inspires youth at Winnipeg TEDx event speaking about the water
May 1, 2014 - 4:48am | by brianbeatonFirst Nations teen inspires youth at Winnipeg TEDx event
Alex Knott overcomes stuttering, shyness to speak out about First Nations water issues
Posted: Apr 30, 2014
Neskantaga First Nation chief leading move for improved living conditions and addressing suicide crisis
May 1, 2014 - 4:38am | by brianbeatonIrwin Elman wants Ontario to help Neskantaga First Nation
Improved living conditions needed for community struggling with high suicide rates, youth advocate says
Posted: Apr 30, 2014
First Nations Education Act and AFN getting a lot of opposition from leaders across Canada
May 1, 2014 - 4:22am | by brianbeaton#IMPEACH ATLEO - Response to AFN's "Analysis" Of Its Own Education Deal With Harper
Posted by Pam Palmater - April 28, 2014
Understanding the treaties corrects misunderstandings about relationship of First Nations with the state
April 19, 2014 - 7:48am | by brianbeatonA Short Note To Correct Canadian Misconceptions About Indians Living Off "Taxpayer Monies"
DERRICK ON APRIL 17TH, 2014
Chair of TRC, Murray Sinclair, challenges all Canadians to work together for reconciliation
April 19, 2014 - 7:22am | by brianbeatonReconciliation not opportunity to 'get over it': Justice Murray Sinclair
By Murray Sinclair, Apr 18, 2014
Metis have same rights as status Indians under Canadian Constitution upheld by court ruling
April 17, 2014 - 8:59pm | by brianbeatonFirst Nations searching for creative ways to help young people be successful and return home
April 16, 2014 - 11:22am | by brianbeatonBrain drain challenges First Nation communities across Canada
Young people are leaving aboriginal communities in large numbers, and most have no plans to return
By Ally Quinney, Elizabeth Hames, Updated: Apr 16, 2014
