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Aboriginal role models to be honoured as 2014 Indspire award receipients

Press release

October 29, 2013

Indspire Announces 2014 Indspire Award Recipients

Recipients Acknowledged in the House of Commons 
Gala Awards Show Friday, March 21, 2014

First Nation struggle for decolonization versus working within the colonial system to benefit a few people

Colonial Oppression at Elsipogtog: Right to Self-determination

Arthur Manuel, October 21, 2013

It is important to understand the dynamics of Colonialism and how it manifests itself inside Canada. Colonialism has basically three parts, dispossession, dependency and oppression.

Struggle for decolonization in Canada by First Nations requires respect and understanding of treaties

From theGuardian.com

The First Nations of Canada are still waiting for the colonial era to end

The government continues to ignore the sovereignty of indigenous inhabitants, even though it was granted in 1763

21 October 2013

Theresa SpenceAttawapiskat First Nation chief Theresa Spence who went on hunger strike in 2012. Photograph: Sean Kilpatrick/AP

Working with First Nations for resource development requires an understanding of the treaties

From GlobeandMail.com

First Nations aren't swayed by vague promises

Ken Coates and Brian Lee Crowley - Oct. 28 2013

International trade deals resulting in multi-million lawsuits over protection of lands, water, resources

From HuffingtonPost.com

Why is Harper Selling Canada's Fresh Water Supply to French Companies?

Maude Barlow, National Chairperson, Council of Canadians

Posted: 10/18/2013 

Prime Minister Harper has just signed the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), and Canadians who care about our freshwater heritage should be deeply concerned for three reasons.

Mining company wants $100 million from Ontario as First Nations protect traditional lands

From CBC.ca

Exploration firm sues Ontario for $110M over mining claims

Northern Superior Resources wants compensation for potential lost income

Oct 25, 2013

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