Community News
Federal Election: First Nations, Last Priority - CBC Podcast on how First Nations are responding
April 20, 2011 - 11:36am | by Anonymous
Opportunity for First Nation across Ontario to partner with green energy developments
April 20, 2011 - 5:23am | by brianbeatonAnalysis: Native groups next frontier for Ontario green power
Apr 19, 2011
OTTAWA/VANCOUVER (Reuters) - Canada's green energy-friendly province of Ontario is putting up millions of dollars to tempt First Nations groups into the renewable power sector, and deep-pocketed investors are joining their development deals.
First Nation challenges federal government position on provincial education for their students
April 16, 2011 - 1:56pm | by AnonymousDouble standard for First Nation human rights issues as federal government exempted
April 16, 2011 - 10:00am | by brianbeatonOn June 18, First Nation citizens can file claims against their own governments but the Federal government continues to be exempted from claims by citizens by Harper appointed chair of Human Rights Tribunal (see Open season on First Nations human rights with recent Federal protection agency ruling)
Pikangikum First Nation declares a State of Emergency over lack of safe water
April 16, 2011 - 9:24am | by brianbeatonPress release
PIKANGIKUM FIRST NATION FORCED TO DECLARE A STATE OF EMERGENCY
April 15, 2011 - For several days, there has been no supply of potable water or running water in any form. With an on-reserve population of 2,400 community members are now forced to gather water from the nearby lake, which is unsafe to drink. Parents may have no choice but to expose their children to contaminated drinking water. As a result, there is a significant risk of sickness or worse, especially among younger and older citizens.
First Nation leaders promise direct action to protect lands and resources in their territories
April 16, 2011 - 9:19am | by brianbeatonCOO press release
Statement: First Nations Leaders Put Governments on Notice
April 14, 2011
Toronto, ON - First Nations governments are putting the Ontario and Canadian Governments on notice that they will be exercising their jurisdiction over the resources on their lands and vigorously defending this jurisdiction by direct action if required.
AFN 2011 Federal Election Virtual Summit takes place TODAY April 14 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (EST)
April 14, 2011 - 9:33am | by brianbeatonJoin the live web discussions at
www.tsuutina.ca
Please submit questions at
virtualsummit@afn.ca
Click here to find out more about the 2011 issues for First Nations
"Today I am going to try and change the world" - Sachigo Lake First Nation youth succeed
April 14, 2011 - 6:18am | by brianbeatonWith the background song, "Today I am going to try and change the world" playing, the amazing and inspiring story of Riley Barkman and his team of supporters unfolds on-line on their web page at:
http://sachigoctscannerwalk.myknet.org/
The "Making Vision a Reality Walk-a-thon" came to grand ending last night with a feast and celebration with friends and supporters gathering at the Nishnawbe Gamik Friendship centre.
First Nations leaders denounce federal party leaders' debate disregard for issues
April 13, 2011 - 5:03pm | by brianbeatonPress release
First Nations Leaders Denounce Federal Election Debate
April 13, 2011
TRC Commissioner outlines why Residential school truth must be heard by all Canadians
April 13, 2011 - 4:57pm | by brianbeatonResidential school truth must be heard
By Michael Swan - April 13, 2011
TORONTO - An apology is not the end of it and treaties are not dusty history for Canada’s native people is the message Marie Wilson has for Canadians who would rather not talk about what happened in residential schools.
