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First Nations United for REAL Change ... from the Assembly of First Nations executive

AFN Press Release

Assembly of First Nations National Executive Release Statement: First Nations United for Real Change

OTTAWA, Jan. 11, 2013 /CNW/ - Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, together with the AFN National Executive today released the following statement expressing the need to continue all efforts to achieve the transformative change required for First Nations in Canada:

First Nations United For Real Change

Leaders recognize the importance and opportunities of working with First Nations and INM

From CBC.ca

Paul Martin says Ottawa has 'no understanding' of native issues

Former prime minister was the architect of the 2005 Kelowna Accord

By Jennifer Clibbon, Jan 17, 2013

Paul Martin has a keen interest in the issues raised by the Idle No More movement.

Nishnawbe Aski Nation First Nation leaders Invitation to Community Safety Forum

January 11, 2013

Re: Invitation to Community Safety Forum

Our community does not feel safe. Recent disturbing allegations including public reports of a racially motivated attack on a young woman and an investigation of police misconduct involving our youth have added to the anxiety felt by parents and students alike.

Now more than ever it is essential that we make an effort to work with leaders of all communities to restore public confidence and a sense of safety.

Understanding the relationship between First Nations and Canada and their treaties

From MediaCoop.ca

What if Natives Stop Subsidizing Canada?

January 7, 2013 - Dru Oja Jay blog posting

Talks and protests continue as First Nations and government determine how best to work together

From CTV.ca

Harper, Atleo to hold 'high-level' talks on aboriginal issues

CTVNews.ca Staff - Jan. 11, 2013

Prime Minister Stephen Harper sat down with aboriginal leaders Friday and agreed to work on improving conditions in First Nations communities, but the chief who demanded the meeting says she will continue her liquids-only diet.

Powerful messages for ALL peoples from First Nation writers sharing their teachings and respect

From Rabble.ca

An open letter to all my relations: On Idle No More, Chief Spence and non-violence

By Aaron James Mills| January 10, 2013

All my relations,

Understanding First Nation teachings of water, air, time and love in our lives

From Winnipeg Free Press

Love and death: It's all that's left at the very end

By: Wab Kinew - Posted: 01/10/2013

Politicians and academics encouraging Canadians to recognize importance of protecting waterways

From TBNewsWatch.com

'Be concerned'

Jan 10; By Jamie Smith, tbnewswatch.com

Idle No More is highlighting issues that all Canadians should be worried about, says New Democratic MP John Rafferty.

The Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP said changes in Bill C-45, the Conservative government's second omnibus bill, means less protection for the country's lakes and rivers while downloading the cost of environmental assessments to provinces, municipalities and people.