Community News
Elsipogtog First Nation calling for support in protests against shale gas fracking on traditional lands
June 26, 2013 - 7:21pm | by brianbeatonPress Release
Residential schools archive at Algoma U. in Sault Ste Marie wins Innovation award
June 26, 2013 - 7:11pm | by brianbeatonResidential schools archive at Algoma U. among those to win Innovation awards
By Michael Purvis - June 26, 2013
Keewaytinook Okimakanak Job Posting: Kuhkenah Network (KNET) Coordinator deadline July 5
June 25, 2013 - 12:03pm | by brianbeaton
'Sovereignty Summer' begins as rising tensions in First Nations protecting the land and resources
June 24, 2013 - 4:59am | by brianbeatonFollow the Idle NO MORE movement at http://idlenomore.ca/
Be sure to check out the growing protests at Elsipogtog First Nation over the Shale Gas Fracking efforts by a Texan exploration company by visiting their Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Walk-for-a-Ban-on-Fracking/536596259699597
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Influencing government's message requires a new approach as federal "communication" staff grows
June 24, 2013 - 4:31am | by brianbeatonInformation services staff has grown 15% under Harper - Feds now employ nearly 4,000 communications staff
The Canadian Press Posted: Jun 23, 2013
"The increases in (information services) are in keeping with the size of the workforce as a whole," says Matthew Conway, spokesperson for Treasury Board President Tony Clement.
Federal government cutting programs and services is affecting everyone
June 23, 2013 - 6:12pm | by brianbeatonGovernment cuts: Soon, all Canadians will know how it feels to be an Indian
RICHARD WAGAMESE - Jun. 10 2013
(Linda M. McRae)
Aboriginal Communities On the Cusp of Unprecedented Economic Growth
June 22, 2013 - 6:00am | by brianbeatonAboriginal Communities On the Cusp of Unprecedented Economic Growth: BMO Panel
Aboriginal population projected to grow at double the pace of non-Aboriginals between now and 2031 - Western provinces will lead the pack in hiring Aboriginal Peoples - Transformational shift in Aboriginal funding, leading to successful local businesses and improved infrastructure - Education, training and building relationships are key to meeting future Canadian labour needs
Wawatay presented with The Innovation Award for new project to train First Nation journalists
June 22, 2013 - 5:51am | by brianbeatonNorthern journalism training project heading to communities
June 22, 2013 - Shawn Bell
A partnership between Wawatay and Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) on a project training journalists in communities across northern Ontario kicked off last week.
Half of all First Nations children in Canada are living in poverty - 3 times higher than others
June 22, 2013 - 5:43am | by brianbeatonHalf of First Nation youth live in poverty
Bryan Myers - June 21, 2013
Prosperity or Poverty, a study published on Wednesday, says that roughly half of all First Nations children in Canada are living in poverty, which is three-times higher than the poverty rate for the rest of the population.
The problem of poverty is at its worst in Saskatchewan and Manitoba where the rate exceeds 55 per cent.
Sovereignty Summer being mobilized by First Nation groups to start on National Aboriginal Day
June 21, 2013 - 1:58pm | by brianbeatonNational chief Shawn Atleo joins activists in call to action
GLORIA GALLOWAY - OTTAWA - Jun. 21 2013
Shawn Atleo calls the aboriginal child poverty rate 'shocking.' (Dave Chan)
