First Nation children in Canada's child welfare system a continuation from residential school era

From Rabble.ca

Child welfare system echoes residential schools to communities, hears tribunal

BY JOCELYN FORMSMA | JANUARY 17, 2014

"GOT LAND? THANK AN INDIAN" slogan getting popular support thanks to 13 year old First Nation girl

From Press Release IdleNoMore.ca

IDLE NO MORE AND INDIGENOUS TEEN WHO WORE "GOT LAND? THANK AN INDIAN" SHIRT CALL ON PEOPLE EVERYWHERE TO WEAR IT AS ACT OF TRUTH-TELLING PROTEST

Friday, January 17, 2014

Idle No More and Indigenous teen who wore "Got Land? Thank an Indian" shirt call on people everywhere to wear it as act of truth-telling protest

Tenelle Starr will appear as honorary guest at Neil Young concert in Regina on Friday

Secret of 78 year marriage celebrated in Ross River settlement of Kaska First Nation in Yukon

From Reader's Digest

Love After 78 Years Of Marriage

He raced other suitors to win her hand. She threw his belongings in the river. Eleven children, 38 grandchildren and almost 80 years later, Arthur and Alice John are making it work.

By Genesee Keevila, February 2014

Federal government told by the courts to release documents about abuses at residential school

From CBC.ca

Residential school documents must be released, judge rules

St. Anne's in Fort Albany, Ont., was the site of some of the worst cases of abuse in the country

Posted: Jan 14, 2014

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Wapekeka First Nation and NAN mourns the loss of Chief Norman Brown - another leader for the people

AFN press release

Assembly of First Nations Offers Condolences to Family of Chief Norman Brown

January 14, 2014

(Ottawa, ON) - Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today offered condolences to the family and friends of Chief Norman Brown and the entire community of Wapekeka First Nation and all citizens across Nishnawbe Aski Nation territory.

First Nation gains support from rock star for fight against government and oil sands project expansion

From Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Draw a line in the Sand

 

First Concert a Success

January 13, 2014

The First tour date went off without a hitch and Chief Adam is currently on the tour bus with Neil Young and the crew to the next location in Winnipeg.

Calls for a real strategy on suicide prevention led by Nishnawbe Aski Nation and First Nations

From CBC.ca

Suicide of Neskantaga chief's son renews calls for action

First Nations mediator Bob Rae says Canada 'still needs a real strategy on suicide prevention'

Posted: Jan 08, 2014

 

Couchinching First Nation Chief Chuck McPherson obituary - former KO employee and friend

From the Funeral Home

 

In Memory of
Charles "Chuck" McPherson

November 29, 1952 - January 5, 2014


Obituary

Attawapiskat First Nation walkers start their walk to Ottawa demanding honour the treaties

From CBC.ca

Attawapiskat First Nation walkers trek to Ottawa with message

Goal is to get government and chiefs together to resolve treaty issues

CBC News Posted: Jan 06, 2014

First Nations denied high quality, equitable access to the health products and services by Health Canada

From AFN Press release

By AFN Ontario Regional Chief Stan Beardy

December 19, 2013

Taking Action to Address the Crisis in the Non-Insured Health Benefits Program

Regional Roundtables and National Policy Forum Scheduled for 2014