The Frontier Centre has on its header "Policy without Politics" but when it comes to First Nations, this Winnipeg-based "think tank" sure supports and writes about right wing policies. Using words such as "likely was intended" to describe First Nation treaties simply demonstrates their biases and prejudices. Their intentions are clear when they write headlines like this one that shows a level of ignorance and belief that First Nations are actually receiving anything that is "free".
Press release ...
SIOUX LOOKOUT, Ontario, January 23, 2009—The Government of Canada is helping those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless build a stronger future for themselves.
Mr. Greg Rickford, MP for Kenora, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, announced that the Homelessness Partnering Strategy is helping to renovate and purchase equipment for the Out of the Cold shelter in Sioux Lookout.
INAC News Release
SIOUX LOOKOUT, ONTARIO (January 23, 2009) * Thirty remote First Nation communities in northern Ontario will benefit from improved winter road networks, thanks to the Government of Canada.
From Western Catholic Reporter
BY GLEN ARGAN - WESTERN CATHOLIC REPORTER
Edmonton - Former students of Indian residential schools often see being removed from their homes as the greatest suffering they experienced, says Maggie Hodgson.
January 21, 2009
The National Film Board of Canada has launched a new project to allow Canadians to see its films through online streaming.
Media Release
Pelican Falls First Nations High School located 5 kilometers outside of Sioux Lookout Ontario is attempting to set a Guinness World Record in mattress stacking during its Winter Carnival January 29, to Feb 1, 2009.
From The Daily Gleaner, Fredericton
By Kyle Mullin - January 22nd, 2009
From http://www.ispeakforcanadianrivers.ca
Transport Canada is in the process of rewriting the Navigable Waters Protection Act (NWPA) to eliminate a developer’s obligation to consider impacts on navigation when building dams, bridges, causeways or other invasive structures on thousands of waterways across Canada.
Derek Kakegamick Memorial Hockey Tournament
February 11 - 14, 2009
Sandy Lake Ontario
Entry Fee $2500.00
Prizes:
Championship $25,000.00