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Happy Aboriginal Day - as AANDC minister chastises First Nation leader for being ungrateful

AFN Press Release

Assembly of First Nations National Chief Celebrates Action by First Nations for Positive Change, Encourages all Canadians to Learn More and Support Efforts

OTTAWA, June 21, 2013 /CNW/ - This National Aboriginal Day, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo draws attention to the contributions and accomplishments of First Nations driving change and encourages governments and all Canadians to support these efforts in the spirit of renewed relationships and reconciliation.

First Nation owned and managed telecom infrastructure developments presented to CRTC hearings

PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO LISTEN TO THE FOLLOWING CBC RADIO INTERVIEW ABOUT THE FIRST MILE WORK BEING DONE ACROSS THE NORTH!!

http://firstmile.ca/zfiles/crtc_hearings_cbc_interview_20june2013.mp3

Federal government being blasted for colonial actions destroying democracy and the land

From Canada Politics

David Suzuki blasts PM Harper over erosion in "democratic principles"

By  - Mon, 17 Jun, 2013

Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug hosting 43 visitors open to learning about First Nations

From WawatayNews.ca

Non-Aboriginal Canadians get set to experience KI

Lenny Carpenter - Tuesday June 18, 2013

The group heading to KI gathered at the Thunder Bay airport on June 17.

Forty-three average Canadians began making their way to Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (KI) on June 17 to experience life on the remote fly-in community for a week.

First Nation researcher looking beyond "imposed colonial policies" to traditional policy-making

From TheStarPhoenix.com

Research turns 'Indian problem' on its head

 BY SHINOAH YOUNG - JUNE 17, 2013

Research turns 'Indian problem' on its head

Canadian Human Rights Commission report shows the problems created for First Nations people

Click here for a copy of the CHRC report

From Canada.com

Human Rights Commission report points out gaps in aboriginal well-being

   POSTMEDIA NEWS JUNE 17, 2013  

Colonial management blaming First Nation Police officers for their poor financial management

From Kenora Daily MIner and News

Treaty Three Police and officers' union exchange ideas on how to end labour crisis 

By Alan S. Hale - June 18, 2013

Slate Falls First Nation and the north in mourning over the tragic loss of life on new road

From Netnewsledger.com

Tragedy Hits Slate Falls First Nation

17 June 2013 By James Murray

THUNDER BAY - Tragedy has hit Slate Falls First Nation. Members of the community have died in a car accident. The accident happened on Saturday. The passengers have been identified as Kimberly Whiskeyjack, 23, of Sioux Lookout, John Bighead, 23, Samantha Loon, 26, Claudia Loon, 20, and Gordon Carpenter, 55, all from Slate Falls First Nation.

North Spirit Lake First Nation and KO team rocks international conference

Chief Rita Thompson lead a delegation of Keewaytinook Okimakanak (KO) staff and University of New Brunswick (UNB)  researchers to Saskatoon to share their stories with delegates from around the world. EIGHT presentations were delivered celebrating the successes and work that is being undertaken to support KO First Nations development ...