First Nations Land Management Regime gets 9 more First Nations signed up

AANDC press release

Conservative Fraser Institute fans racist flag claiming Aboriginal expenses at all-time high

NOTE: See below for the coverage of the Fraser Institute report. The following legal brief from the law firm of OLTHUIS, KLEER, TOWNSHEND LLP at http://www.oktlaw.com/blog/fraser-institute-to-first-nations-just-be-glad-it39s-not-1947/

Fraser Institute to First Nations: Just be glad it's not 1947!

Senwung Luk, December 12, 2013

Idle No More continuing to make a difference after one year anniversary of movement

From CBC.ca

Idle No More fight continues after tough 12 months

A year after 1st national day of action, activist vows to push for change

By Ryan McMahon, Dec 10, 2013

First Nations in Ontario eligible for Food Strategy and Security program at Trillium Foundation

From CBC.ca

Food security advocates aim to help First Nation communities

Dec 11, 2013

Food Banks in First Nations6:27

Assembly of First Nations National Chief opening address to First Nation Chiefs calls for action

AFN National Chief Shawn Atleo gives an impressive and emotional opening address to the chiefs at their annual assembly .... 

WATCH IT HERE ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5ThyvYtkLs

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From the Montreal Gazette

Alberta First Nation fighting oilsands gets support from Neil Young for benefit concerts

From CTV.ca

Neil Young to play benefit concerts for Alberta First Nation fighting oilsands

Neil Young benefit concerts in Edmonton

Former AFN National Chief Phil Fontaine hired by pipeline corporation to work with First Nations

From WestCoastNativeNews.com

TransCanada has hired Phil Fontaine - former national chief of the AFN

DERRICK ON DECEMBER 9TH, 2013 

CBC introduces new Aboriginal website with the question "Is it a good time to be Indian"

From CBC.ca/aboriginal

Is it a good time to be 'Indian?'

Connie Walker introduces new CBC Aboriginal website

By Connie Walker,Dec 09, 2013 12:55 AM ET

Is it a good time to be 'Indian'?