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Deep cuts to First Nation organizations being imposed by federal government
June 6, 2013 - 6:29pm | by AnonymousAboriginal groups shocked by federal fund cuts
BY MICHAEL WOODS, POSTMEDIA NEWS JUNE 6, 2013 
Ontario government promoting Aboriginal culture and activities this summer
June 3, 2013 - 1:37pm | by brianbeatonPress Release
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Celebrate Aboriginal Culture This Summer June 3, 2013 Experience Ontario Aboriginal Tourism DestinationsOntario offers dozens of tourism destinations for families to immerse themselves in Aboriginal culture, customs and traditions. |
Former Supreme Court judge report highlights justice system engaging in systemic racism
June 3, 2013 - 6:49am | by brianbeaton'Systemic racism'
DERRICK ON MAY 9TH, 2013
Former Supreme Court justice Frank Iacobucci says he is not an alarmist by nature, but the 
lack of First Nations civic rights in the justice system has disturbed him to his core.
Working together to ship fresh food into Fort Albany First Nation
June 3, 2013 - 6:43am | by brianbeatonHow a fly-in community gets fresh food - without breaking the bank
SARAH ELTON - May. 21 2013
FoodShare's Debbie Field. (Deborah Baic/The Globe and Mail)
National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations warns government of more protests
June 2, 2013 - 10:59pm | by brianbeaton
World Indigenous Network hears from Cree First Nation leader about protecting lands
May 31, 2013 - 3:39am | by brianbeatonFrom RadioCanadaInternational.ca
Ashley Iserhoff, Deputy Grand Chief of the Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee), was a keynote speaker at the inaugural meeting of the World Indigenous Network in Darwin, Australia.
Photo Credit: File photo - Ashley Iserhoff
Canadian government using millions of public funds supporting mining corporations in Peru
May 30, 2013 - 2:10pm | by brianbeatonHarper in Peru: What Media Failed to Report
PM committed Canadian tax dollars to aid conflict-ridden mining opposed by locals.
By Stephanie Boyd, May 30, 2013
Macusani in Peru's southern Andes, site of a proposed uranium mine backed by a Canadian firm that is raising health concerns among locals. Photo: S. Boyd.
Indigenous people occupying dam site in Amazon calling out for help from Brazilian government
May 30, 2013 - 9:21am | by brianbeatonPress Release
Forest fire hazard in high to extreme as one fire forces evacuation near Webequie First Nation
May 30, 2013 - 5:03am | by brianbeatonBlaze forces Ring of Fire mine camp evacuation
Mining camp north of Thunder Bay under threat from 400 hectare blaze
CBC News Posted: May 29, 2013
A forest fire is burning about 60 km southeast of Webequie First Nation. (Google Maps)
Ministry of Natural Resources firefighters are battling a forest fire about 60 km south of Webequie First Nation.
First Nation woman in BC finally wins right to fish after 9 years and 200 court appearances
May 30, 2013 - 4:50am | by brianbeaton9 years and 200 court appearances later, aboriginal B.C. woman free to fish
By Steve Mertl | Daily Brew - May 29, 2013
There's probably no better example of the tension between B.C. aboriginal fishing rights and Canadian law than the case of Patricia Kelley.
