Author challenging Canadians to listen and understand First Nations efforts and resiliency

From theGlobeandMail.com

Wake up to the aboriginal comeback

JOHN RALSTON SAUL - Aug. 09 2013

Response to Bell Canada's efforts to influence Canadians on development of cell service

From BenKlass.wordpress.com blog

I AM CANADIAN, A REPLY TO BELL'S OPEN LETTER

08/03/2013 · by  · in Networks

Dear Mr. Cope,

AFN demands equal funding and status for First Nations Police Services from government

AFN Press Release

Assembly of First Nations Calls for Support for First Nations Police Services in Wake of Recent Shooting Incidents in Alberta and Ontario

International Day of the World's Indigenous People (9 August) - Building Alliances

From UN.org

"On this International Day, I pledge the full support of the UN system to cooperate with indigenous peoples, including their media, to promote the full implementation of the Declaration."

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

A man taking aphoto with an iphone

Biindigaate Indigenous Film Festival in Thunder Bay looking for film submissions by August 15

Press Release

August 6, 2013

INDIGENOUS FILM FESTIVAL SEEKS INDEPENDENT FILMS 

THUNDER BAY, ON  ---- It is with great enthusiasm that the Biindigaate Indigenous Film Festival is calling for film
submissions for its 5th Annual festival scheduled to run from September 27-29 in Thunder Bay Ontario.

The deadline for submissions is: August 15, 2013

Aamjiwnaang First Nation protest leader requesting support to pay fine for rail blockade

From WestCoastNativeNews.com

Solidarity - Support Our Warrior Ron Plain... Donate to help pay his fine for standing up for our rights

DERRICK ON AUGUST 2ND, 2013

International principles on the application of Human Rights to communication surveillance

From IFEX.org - Defending and Promoting Free Expression

Global coalition stands against unchecked surveillance

31 July 2013 

First Nations have iron grip on Ontario's economy after years of exploitation and colonial actions

NOTE: Others question whether the author and lawyer presentation just feeds into further "anti-Aboriginal sentiment (getting a free ride from taxpayers, stealing all the wealth from the rest of society, wallowing in corruption, etc.). Look at the way Harvey ends the article when he says how are voters going to feel when they realize they are no longer in the driver's seat" ... SEE BELOW for another legal perspective on this presentation ...