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Comic superhero modelled after Moose Factory First Nation experience by artist

From CBC.ca

Equinox, new Cree teen superhero, joins DC Comics lineup

Justice League Canada's new heroine created by comic artist Jeff Lemire

Posted: Mar 28, 2014 5:00 AM ET Last Updated: Mar 28, 2014 10:46 PM ET

Government policies further marginalize First Nations with cuts to support programs and organizations

From thestarphoenix.com

Cuthand: Harper's policies marginalize First Nations

 BY DOUG CUTHAND, THE STARPHOENIX MARCH 28, 2014

The cutbacks at the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations this week are a part of a bigger picture that points to a disturbing trend in Canadian governance as it relates to aboriginal people, and their institutions and communities.

Some Canadian teachers still avoid including Indian residential schools in history lessons

From CBC.ca

Residential schools history not always mandatory in class

Justice Murray Sinclair called for mandatory learning but results mixed

Posted: Mar 26, 2014

Teaching residential schools history

Matawa First Nations and Ontario sign agreement to move ring of fire development forward

Press release

Ontario, First Nations to Work Together on Ring of Fire

Historic Agreement to Move Ring of Fire Development Forward

March 26, 2014

Ministry of Northern Development and Mines

The Province of Ontario and Matawa-member First Nations are taking another step forward by reaching a landmark agreement that will ensure First Nation communities benefit from the proposed Ring of Fire development.

Several positions available at Red Lake Tim Horton

Title: Food Counter Attendant (15 Vacancies)

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time, Shift, Overnight, Weekend, Day, Night, Evening

Salary: $ 12.40 Hourly, for 40.00 Hours per week

Anticipated Start Date (at the latest in 3 months): As soon as possible

Location:

Tim Hortons
5 Hughes Cr.
Red Lake, ON
P0V 2M0

Fire safety after deaths of numerous First Nation children "under review" by AANDC

From CBC.ca

Fire Safety is Out of Bounds in First Nations

Michael Enright - March 23, 2014 Five people were killed in an early morning fire on the Chemainus First Nations Reserve near Ladysmith, B.C., in January, 2009. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)

Canada's efforts for environmental protection is worsening as other countries improve

From theGlobeandMail.com

Canada dead last in ranking for environmental protection

PAUL WALDIE - LONDON - The Globe and Mail - Published Monday, Nov. 18 2013

Role Model: Dr. Evan Adams garners national award for work in indigenous health

From CBC.ca

Dr. Evan Adams garners national award for work in indigenous health

Find out how Indspire Award recipient went from iconic role in Smoke Signals to beloved 'Dr. E.'

By Kim Wheeler, Mar 21, 2014