Half of all First Nations children in Canada are living in poverty - 3 times higher than others
June 22, 2013 - 5:43am | by brianbeatonHalf of First Nation youth live in poverty
Bryan Myers - June 21, 2013
Prosperity or Poverty, a study published on Wednesday, says that roughly half of all First Nations children in Canada are living in poverty, which is three-times higher than the poverty rate for the rest of the population.
The problem of poverty is at its worst in Saskatchewan and Manitoba where the rate exceeds 55 per cent.
Sovereignty Summer being mobilized by First Nation groups to start on National Aboriginal Day
June 21, 2013 - 1:58pm | by brianbeatonNational chief Shawn Atleo joins activists in call to action
GLORIA GALLOWAY - OTTAWA - Jun. 21 2013
Shawn Atleo calls the aboriginal child poverty rate 'shocking.' (Dave Chan)
Happy Aboriginal Day - as AANDC minister chastises First Nation leader for being ungrateful
June 21, 2013 - 9:28am | by AnonymousAFN Press Release
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Celebrates Action by First Nations for Positive Change, Encourages all Canadians to Learn More and Support Efforts
OTTAWA, June 21, 2013 /CNW/ - This National Aboriginal Day, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo draws attention to the contributions and accomplishments of First Nations driving change and encourages governments and all Canadians to support these efforts in the spirit of renewed relationships and reconciliation.
First Nation owned and managed telecom infrastructure developments presented to CRTC hearings
June 20, 2013 - 9:19am | by brianbeatonPLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO LISTEN TO THE FOLLOWING CBC RADIO INTERVIEW ABOUT THE FIRST MILE WORK BEING DONE ACROSS THE NORTH!!
http://firstmile.ca/zfiles/crtc_hearings_cbc_interview_20june2013.mp3
Federal government being blasted for colonial actions destroying democracy and the land
June 19, 2013 - 8:32am | by brianbeatonDavid Suzuki blasts PM Harper over erosion in "democratic principles"
By Andy Radia - Mon, 17 Jun, 2013
Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug hosting 43 visitors open to learning about First Nations
June 19, 2013 - 8:23am | by brianbeatonNon-Aboriginal Canadians get set to experience KI
Lenny Carpenter - Tuesday June 18, 2013
The group heading to KI gathered at the Thunder Bay airport on June 17.
Forty-three average Canadians began making their way to Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (KI) on June 17 to experience life on the remote fly-in community for a week.
First Nation researcher looking beyond "imposed colonial policies" to traditional policy-making
June 18, 2013 - 8:27pm | by brianbeatonResearch turns 'Indian problem' on its head
BY SHINOAH YOUNG - JUNE 17, 2013
Canadian Human Rights Commission report shows the problems created for First Nations people
June 18, 2013 - 4:29pm | by brianbeatonClick here for a copy of the CHRC report
Human Rights Commission report points out gaps in aboriginal well-being
POSTMEDIA NEWS JUNE 17, 2013
Colonial management blaming First Nation Police officers for their poor financial management
June 18, 2013 - 7:33am | by brianbeatonFrom Kenora Daily MIner and News
Treaty Three Police and officers' union exchange ideas on how to end labour crisis
By Alan S. Hale - June 18, 2013
Slate Falls First Nation and the north in mourning over the tragic loss of life on new road
June 17, 2013 - 8:03am | by brianbeatonTragedy Hits Slate Falls First Nation
17 June 2013 By James Murray
THUNDER BAY - Tragedy has hit Slate Falls First Nation. Members of the community have died in a car accident. The accident happened on Saturday. The passengers have been identified as Kimberly Whiskeyjack, 23, of Sioux Lookout, John Bighead, 23, Samantha Loon, 26, Claudia Loon, 20, and Gordon Carpenter, 55, all from Slate Falls First Nation.
