Community News

First Nation unity is being questioned by media with upcoming AFN elections

From NationalPost.com

Who speaks for aboriginals?

Dale Eisler- November 25, 2014

A march in Toronto prior to the Assembly of First Nations' annual meeting.Aaron Lynett/National PostA march in Toronto prior to the Assembly of First Nations' annual meeting.

A story seldom told about First Nation resilience, strengths and resurgence

From theGlobeandMail.com

Canada's unheard aboriginal narrative

LAWRENCE MARTIN - Nov. 25 2014

AANDC failing First Nation students claim provincial standardized tests in literacy and numeracy

From CBC.ca

First Nations students in Ontario and Alberta failing in literacy, math

Ottawa and First Nations leaders remain stalled on how to move forward

By Susana Mas, CBC News Posted: Nov 17, 2014 4:43 PM ET Last Updated: Nov 17, 2014 5:19 PM ET

Government attempting to blackmail First Nations into accepting their "framework" for education

From CTVNews.ca

Internal document urges government to raise cap on aboriginal education

More funding needed for Aboriginal education

Healing the pain of residential schools is a Canadian experience for everyone to work on

From Winnipeg Free Press

Canada must confront the truth

By: Murray Sinclair and Stuart Murray

Posted: 11/1/2014 

Australian program of direct action digitally connecting remote communities is helping school performance

From http://www.theaustralian.com.au

NSW's Connected Communities program is helping remote school performance

THE AUSTRALIAN OCTOBER 28, 2014

Justine Ferrari - National Education Correspondent - Sydney

Importance of fair and balanced reporting in media of First Nation issues and events

From AIAI.on.ca

An open letter to all Canadians and members of the media

October 24, 2014

On Wednesday, October 22, people across Canada stood together, collectively watching a tragedy unfold in Ottawa. Thoughts and prayers reached out from all across the country in solidarity with those in the capital. I would like to express my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Cpl. Nathan Cirillo.

Indigenous language survival work being recognized and given official status in some countries

From theGuardian.com

Alaska's indigenous languages attain official status

Governor signs bill to recognise 20 languages in symbolic move, following Hawaii's lead among US states

23 October 2014