Community News
Federal minister of Aboriginal Affairs believes First Nations support government's agenda
June 10, 2013 - 12:59am | by brianbeatonAboriginal Affairs minister says consensus with First Nations outweighs confrontation
By Heather Scoffield, The Canadian Press
Nunavut Fibre Optic Feasibility Study highlights available options for fibre network into far north
June 9, 2013 - 10:29am | by brianbeatonNunavut Fibre Optic Feasibility Study
Final Report This Nunavut Fibre Optic Feasibility Study report was commissioned by the Nunavut Broadband Development Corporation (NBDC) and subsequently executed by QINIQ INC (on behalf of NBDC) and Salter Global Consulting INC (SGC).
In turn, SGC engaged Ledcor Infrastructure Services and Imaituk Inc. as sub contractors.
The principal requirements of the study were:
1. To review current and anticipated fibre optic technologies and make recommendations for suitable deployment in Nunavut.
Deep cuts to First Nation organizations being imposed by federal government
June 6, 2013 - 6:29pm | by AnonymousAboriginal groups shocked by federal fund cuts
BY MICHAEL WOODS, POSTMEDIA NEWS JUNE 6, 2013 
Ontario government promoting Aboriginal culture and activities this summer
June 3, 2013 - 1:37pm | by brianbeatonPress Release
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Celebrate Aboriginal Culture This Summer June 3, 2013 Experience Ontario Aboriginal Tourism DestinationsOntario offers dozens of tourism destinations for families to immerse themselves in Aboriginal culture, customs and traditions. |
Former Supreme Court judge report highlights justice system engaging in systemic racism
June 3, 2013 - 6:49am | by brianbeaton'Systemic racism'
DERRICK ON MAY 9TH, 2013
Former Supreme Court justice Frank Iacobucci says he is not an alarmist by nature, but the 
lack of First Nations civic rights in the justice system has disturbed him to his core.
Working together to ship fresh food into Fort Albany First Nation
June 3, 2013 - 6:43am | by brianbeatonHow a fly-in community gets fresh food - without breaking the bank
SARAH ELTON - May. 21 2013
FoodShare's Debbie Field. (Deborah Baic/The Globe and Mail)
National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations warns government of more protests
June 2, 2013 - 10:59pm | by brianbeaton
World Indigenous Network hears from Cree First Nation leader about protecting lands
May 31, 2013 - 3:39am | by brianbeatonFrom RadioCanadaInternational.ca
Ashley Iserhoff, Deputy Grand Chief of the Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee), was a keynote speaker at the inaugural meeting of the World Indigenous Network in Darwin, Australia.
Photo Credit: File photo - Ashley Iserhoff
Canadian government using millions of public funds supporting mining corporations in Peru
May 30, 2013 - 2:10pm | by brianbeatonHarper in Peru: What Media Failed to Report
PM committed Canadian tax dollars to aid conflict-ridden mining opposed by locals.
By Stephanie Boyd, May 30, 2013
Macusani in Peru's southern Andes, site of a proposed uranium mine backed by a Canadian firm that is raising health concerns among locals. Photo: S. Boyd.
Indigenous people occupying dam site in Amazon calling out for help from Brazilian government
May 30, 2013 - 9:21am | by brianbeatonPress Release
