Systemic discrimination facing Aboriginal people in Canada's "justice" system requires immediate action
March 7, 2013 - 3:42pm | by brianbeatonAFN press release
Online Resources for Teachers and Students in First Nation Schools
March 7, 2013 - 11:58am | by fernandooliveiraAre you a Teacher in a First Nations School in Ontario?
Here are three great opportunities to enrich your classroom....
First Nations Policing funding from federal government is inadequate for safety of NAN citizens
March 7, 2013 - 10:29am | by brianbeatonNAN Press Release
TUESDAY MARCH 5, 2013
NAN SAYS FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FIRST NATIONS POLICING IS BUILDING ON FAILURE
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler says the recent announcement made by Federal Public Minister Vic Toews to extend the status-quo for funding for the current design of First Nations Policing is building on failure.
Kwayciiwin Education Resource Centre recommends developing process to form District School Board
March 6, 2013 - 10:12am | by brianbeatonFrom KERC.ca
Kwayciiwin Education Resource Centre - Executive Director's Message
This is my first official message as the Interim Executive Director, and I want to express my appreciation to the Kwayaciiwin Education Resource Centre Board (KERC) for their confidence in giving me an opportunity to work with the communities. I am fully committed to the advancement of our First Nations education and language preservation.
"The Art of Reclaiming Cultural Identity in the Digital World" free online webinar register by March 7
March 5, 2013 - 1:23pm | by brianbeatonThe Youth Justice and Strategic Initiatives Section of the
Department of Justice Canada
in collaboration with the
Canada Council for the Arts
invites you to attend a free webcast presented by
First Nations Policing Services receives five year commitment from federal government
March 4, 2013 - 11:40pm | by brianbeatonAFN Press Release
First Nation women in Nova Scotia begin fast to defend treaties, water and resources for future
March 1, 2013 - 11:58pm | by brianbeaton28TH FEB 2013
Shelley A. Young & Joseph Jean Sock will begin a hunger strike to denounce the current aggressive implementations by the Harper Government. Press Conf Mar 1 at 10am.
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Mi'kmaq people say NO to Framework Agreements that abolish Treaties
Protesters Come together to denounce changes to Aboriginal Rights that are being stampeded by Omnibus budget bill
Ontario justice system in "crisis" for First Nations and aboriginal people - Iacobucci reports
February 27, 2013 - 10:37am | by brianbeatonJustice system in 'crisis' for Ontario First Nations
Colin Perkel, The Canadian Press - Feb. 26, 2013
TORONTO -- Ontario's First Nations face a justice and jury system in a state of crisis that requires urgent action, former Supreme Court justice Frank Iacobucci reported Tuesday.
In a strong indictment of the current setup, Iacobucci warned the issue threatens relations between aboriginals and non-aboriginals.
Wild fur prices rise as First Nation trappers struggle with challenging trapping conditions
February 25, 2013 - 10:31am | by brianbeatonHeavy snowfalls, high fuel prices, expensive equipment, huge traplines, etc, all contribute to the challenges of trapping in the far north ...
Attawapiskat First Nation working with United Nations to stop federal gov't bills C-38 and C-45
February 24, 2013 - 5:51am | by brianbeaton