Community News

First Nations on Shoal Lake celebrate ruling by International Joint Commission on use of water

From KenoraDailyMinerandNews.com

IJC finds Winnipeg's water selling plans violate original 1914 order

By Alan S. Hale, Kenora Daily MIner and News - April 29, 2013

UN Human Rights Council reviewing Canada's treatment of indigenous people

From Canada.com

UN reviewing Canada's treatment of indigenous people

BY MICHAEL WOODS, POSTMEDIA NEWS APRIL 25, 2013

OTTAWA - Canada's treatment of indigenous peoples was expected to be a central topic as the country's human rights record comes under scrutiny at the United Nations on Friday.

Bullying in politics defended by Prime Minister but criminalized for the rest of society

From NationalPost.com

The Economist to Harper: Your bullying ways are giving the NDP a chance

National Post Staff | 12/07/06

Teachings for understanding the roots of Idle No More and the struggle for First Nations

From PressTV.ir

Canadian government under fire for "distorting" history of aboriginals

Ashantai Hathaway, Press TV, Montreal - Apr 25, 2013

Aboriginals in Quebec blame the Canadian governemnt for keeping a majority of people in the dark over the history of the country's indigenous inhabitants. They are now demanding the government stop re-writing history and tell and teach the truth.

First Nation funding agreements signing away their power over water, resource development

From WinnipegFreePress.com

Agreement with feds signed 'under duress': First Nation

By: Mia Rabson - Posted: 04/24/2013

OTTAWA - The chief and council of God's Lake First Nation have accused the federal government of forcing it to sign its 2013 band contribution agreements "under duress."

Ontario government announces their support for Experimental Lakes Area research

Ontario Press Release

Ontario Supporting the Experimental Lakes Area

New Government Working to Keep Ongoing Freshwater Research

April 24, 2013 9:00 am

Office of the Premier

Ontario is working collaboratively with the federal government, the Government of Manitoba and other partners to keep the Experimental Lakes Area (ELA) operational in 2013 and ensure sustained longer-term operations.

Costs for Indian Residential School settlements likely over $4 billion

From the Globe and Mail

Tab for residential school abuses likely to top $4-billion

GLORIA GALLOWAY OTTAWA - The Globe and Mail - Apr. 22 2013

Sioux Lookout Launches Resident Survey

In its ongoing commitment to accountability, transparency and
meaningful citizen engagement, the Municipality of Sioux Lookout, via its
Economic Development Commission, is launching a resident survey to
assess residents' views of local shopping experiences, the availability and
suitability of programming and special events, and community safety.
Residents are invited to complete the survey between April 22nd and May
22, 2013.
Economic Development Commission Chair, Brad Hyslop, commented,