Teachings for understanding the roots of Idle No More and the struggle for First Nations

From PressTV.ir

Canadian government under fire for "distorting" history of aboriginals

Ashantai Hathaway, Press TV, Montreal - Apr 25, 2013

Aboriginals in Quebec blame the Canadian governemnt for keeping a majority of people in the dark over the history of the country's indigenous inhabitants. They are now demanding the government stop re-writing history and tell and teach the truth.

First Nation funding agreements signing away their power over water, resource development

From WinnipegFreePress.com

Agreement with feds signed 'under duress': First Nation

By: Mia Rabson - Posted: 04/24/2013

OTTAWA - The chief and council of God's Lake First Nation have accused the federal government of forcing it to sign its 2013 band contribution agreements "under duress."

Ontario government announces their support for Experimental Lakes Area research

Ontario Press Release

Ontario Supporting the Experimental Lakes Area

New Government Working to Keep Ongoing Freshwater Research

April 24, 2013 9:00 am

Office of the Premier

Ontario is working collaboratively with the federal government, the Government of Manitoba and other partners to keep the Experimental Lakes Area (ELA) operational in 2013 and ensure sustained longer-term operations.

Costs for Indian Residential School settlements likely over $4 billion

From the Globe and Mail

Tab for residential school abuses likely to top $4-billion

GLORIA GALLOWAY OTTAWA - The Globe and Mail - Apr. 22 2013

Sioux Lookout Launches Resident Survey

In its ongoing commitment to accountability, transparency and
meaningful citizen engagement, the Municipality of Sioux Lookout, via its
Economic Development Commission, is launching a resident survey to
assess residents' views of local shopping experiences, the availability and
suitability of programming and special events, and community safety.
Residents are invited to complete the survey between April 22nd and May
22, 2013.
Economic Development Commission Chair, Brad Hyslop, commented,

Importance of understanding Indian Residential Schools as a part of EVERY Canadian's history

From the MontrealGazette.com

Residential schools are part of every Canadian's history

 BY KEITH RANDALL, SPECIAL TO THE GAZETTE APRIL 18, 2013 

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