Community News
Canadian tax dollars used for character assassination and online profiling of individuals
May 25, 2012 - 6:26am | by brianbeatonTwo recent stories highlight how the Canadian government is spending public dollars to produce the results and the information they require to protect their way of taking care of corporate interests in Canada.
Call on your MP to stand against costly online spying
Assembly of First Nations leadership candidates beginning their campaigns for National Chief
May 24, 2012 - 10:21pm | by brianbeatonAtleo launching Assembly of First Nations re-election bid - National Chief made education his focus, but he'll face challengers in July vote
The Canadian Press - May 24, 2012
First Nations-owned electrical transmission business in Northern Ontario being developed
May 24, 2012 - 10:16pm | by brianbeatonFirst Nations and the British Crown's special relationship with their 1763 Royal Proclamation
May 23, 2012 - 9:14am | by brianbeaton
Funding supporting various First Nation development initiatives announced by NOHFC
May 23, 2012 - 5:10am | by brianbeatonOntario is funding several First Nations projects under the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
James Murray on May 21, 2012.
How Canada's Telecom Companies Have Secretly Supported Internet Surveillance Legislation
May 23, 2012 - 5:05am | by brianbeatonFrom Michael Geist's Blog
How Canada's Telecom Companies Have Secretly Supported Internet Surveillance Legislation
Canada's proposed Internet surveillance was back in the news last week after speculation grew that government intends to keep the bill in legislative limbo until it dies on the order paper. Public Safety Minister Vic Toews denied the reports, maintaining that Bill C-30 will still be sent to committee for further study.
Food security in remote First Nations recognized as a national issue by UN Right to Food Rapporteur
May 22, 2012 - 6:11am | by brianbeatonAFN Press Release
Assembly of First Nations Welcomes UN Recommendations on the Right to Food, Access and Food Security for First Nations
OTTAWA, May 16, 2012 /CNW/ - Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today expressed gratitude to Dr. Olivier De Schutter, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food, for engaging with First Nations leaders and communities in gathering information regarding food security particularly in northern communities.
Equitable services for First Nation children court ruling being appealed by Canada
May 22, 2012 - 5:57am | by brianbeatonAFN Press Release
First Nations Continue to advocate for fair and equitable services for Children, Oppose Canada's appeal on Human Rights Complaint
OTTAWA, May 18, 2012 /CNW/ - The Child and Family Caring Society of Canada (CFCSC), together with the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), Chiefs of Ontario and Amnesty International today expressed concern following the Government of Canada's application for appeal in a human rights case that could mean fair and equitable treatment of First Nations children.
Five First Nation schools in Ontario providing laptops for students with OLPC Canada
May 22, 2012 - 5:51am | by brianbeatonOne Laptop Per Child (OPLPC) Canada
Youth empowerment through learning centered technology.
The five First Nations in Ontario participating in this project include:
Appropriate teacher training critical to addressing the needs of First Nation students
May 22, 2012 - 5:24am | by brianbeatonTeachers failing aboriginal students, Lakehead prof says - Head of Aboriginal education department says teachers need better training
Jody Porter - May 15, 2012
Teachers need to change if aboriginal students are going to succeed in school, according to John Hodson, chair of Lakehead University's aboriginal education department.
