Nishnawbe Aski Nation resumes Northern Table resource development negotiations with Ontario
May 31, 2008 - 6:11am | by brianbeatonNAN press release ...
Oski-Machiitawin Commences
Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Stan Beardy together with the Oski-Machiitawin (formerly “Northern Table”) NAN Chiefs steering committee announced today their decision to commence accelerated bilateral discussions with the Government of Ontario regarding lands and resources.
Harper government supports changes to legislation so new Human Rights bill passes in parliament
May 30, 2008 - 4:28pm | by brianbeatonMPs approve contentious native human rights bill
May 29, 2008
A controversial bill to extend Canadian human rights protections to people living on First Nations reserves has passed the House of Commons.
The Conservative bill, which MPs voted in favour of on Wednesday, now heads to the Senate for approval.
First Nations receive strong support for second National Day of Action against lack of government services
May 30, 2008 - 4:23pm | by brianbeatonChiefs of Ontario press release ...
Strong support in Ontario for the National Day of Action
TORONTO, May 30 /CNW/ - On May 29, 2008 First Nations in Ontario were out in large numbers and were joined by many Ontarians in a strong show of support for First Nations issues on the second National Day of Action.
Assembly of First Nations provides 7 point challenge to the Government of Canada
May 29, 2008 - 6:44am | by brianbeatonAFN press release
AFN issues seven point challenge to Government in advance of the second National Day of Action to be held on May 29th
OTTAWA, May 28 - The Assembly of First Nations is calling on all Canadians to join them in a peaceful march and rally in Ottawa on the second National Day of Action on May 29th. In advance of the rally, the AFN has issued the following seven point challenge to the Government of Canada:
Forcing First Nations from the land and into cities means less respect for people remaining in remote / rural areas
May 29, 2008 - 6:38am | by brianbeatonNational Day of Action
May 29th, 2008
March of Solidarity in Sioux Lookout
Nishnawbe-Gamink Friendship Centre and co-host Sioux Lookout Anti-Racism Committee of Sioux Lookout
Community and First Nation’s Organizations standing together in a Spirit of Unity to support a better life for all
Opening Ceremonies: Traditional Songs and Prayer lead by elder Ralph Johnson @ 12 p.m.
Solidarity Walk begins @ 1:00 p.m. at Friendship Centre
King street towards Dingwall Ford Motors
First Nation leaders freed by Ontario Court of Appeal for protecting their traditional lands from mining companies
May 28, 2008 - 9:39pm | by brianbeatonAboriginal protesters freed from jail
May. 28 2008
TORONTO -- Moments after the Ontario Court of Appeal decided he'd served enough time behind bars, the last of seven aboriginal protesters jailed over disputes with mining exploration companies walked out of court saying he planned to stroll barefoot in the grass.
Pikangikum First Nation receiving $1.25 million from Ontario to build a community centre
May 28, 2008 - 7:18am | by brianbeatonA correction to the Ontario government press release from Lyle Keeper
Supporting the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples for Canada's respect for human rights
May 28, 2008 - 7:03am | by brianbeatonArthur Manuel articulates the importance of the Olympics to any country and their position on human rights. The Harper government's position on Indigenous human rights is demonstrated by their refusal to support the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
----- Original Message -----
From: Arthur Manuel
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 1:54 AM
Subject: FW: 2010 Resistance! Meeting
Dear Friends:
Canada’s Human Rights Record is on the Table.
Harper government negotiating new international digital material copyright laws in secret
May 27, 2008 - 9:39am | by brianbeatonCopyright deal could toughen rules governing info on iPods, computers
Vito Pilieci, Monday, May 26, 2008
OTTAWA - The federal government is secretly negotiating an agreement to revamp international copyright laws which could make the information on Canadian iPods, laptop computers or other personal electronic devices illegal and greatly increase the difficulty of travelling with such devices.
