Aboriginal opportunities is Minister’s focus by Charelle Evelyn, posted on The Prince George Citizen Equipping northern B.C.’s aboriginal communities with the ability to participate in incoming trades jobs will go a long way towards closing the skills gap, said the federal employment minister. [Read More…] Pregnant student studying cases of murdered and missing Aboriginal women…
Missing Out on the Boom by Greg Quinn, posted on Valley News Gina Bouchie raises her infant son, Lewis, in a home with no running water and a slop-bucket toilet while a wood stove keeps them warm through the Canadian winter. She worries about her food budget halfway through each month, with the welfare check…
Walkers from Mushkegowuk Territory Head to Ottawa, posted on Net News Ledger In their 21st day of this spiritual journey, the “Omushkegowuk Walkers” continue their spiritual journey to deliver a strong message from the Aboriginal People (and all Canadians)of Canada to the Prime Minister of Canada and all Provincial Governments and Premiers across Canada; Honourably…
Hip-Hop’s Aboriginal Connection by David Sommerstein, Posted on 89.9 WWNO At the entrance of a new exhibit at Montreal’s Musée d’Art Contemporain, visitors are greeted with a red neon glow and a ping-pong of sounds. A dubstep groove thumps. A high-hat skitters. A pow-wow chant echoes from another room. Beat Nation: Hip Hop as Indigenous…
Improved relations between police, FSIN by Terrence McEachern, posted on Leader Post Months after a public forum between police and First Nations leaders in Regina to discuss violence in the community, both sides are feeling optimistic about improved relations and changes that have taken place. “There have been linkages made that weren’t there before,” said…
Canada natives vow to fight protest ban, posted on PressTV An indigenous group in Canada has vowed to continue to fight for the right to protest against fracking activities on traditional lands in the northern province of Alberta. The pledge by Lubicon Lake Nation comes as a Calgary court granted last month Penn West Petroleum…
Atleo compares aboriginal, South African struggles by Gloria Galloway, posted on the Globe and Mail The head of Canada’s largest aboriginal community says 2013 was the year when First Nations pierced the national consciousness, forcing business, government and ordinary Canadians to give thought to the challenges facing native people. It was also a year when…
Canadian regulator approves oil pipeline to the Pacific Coast by Rob Gillies, posted on The Spec A panel reviewing a proposed pipeline to the Pacific Coast that would allow Canada’s oil to be shipped to Asia is recommending the Canadian government approve the project. The three-person review panel recommended Thursday approving the pipeline with 209…
Fraser Institute to First Nations: Just Be Glad its not 1947 by Senwung Luk, posted on the Olthuis Kleer Townshend LLP blog Recently, the Fraser Institute released a report, entitled “Ever Higher: Government Spending on Aboriginals since 1947”. In stories on the report, the media reported author Mark Milke suggesting that his study “should put to…
Canada must do more to engage aboriginals on pipelines by Julie Gordon, posted on Reuters Canada must do more to build trust with aboriginal communities to win their support for resource projects such as oil pipelines and natural gas terminals, a government report said on Thursday. “There has not been a constructive dialogue about energy…
The Fraser Institute: Media Advisory; How Much Does Government Spend on Aboriginal People in Canada? New Study Coming Tuesday, December 10, posted on MarketWired The Fraser Institute will release a new study Tuesday, December 10, spotlighting federal and provincial spending on Aboriginal people. The study, Ever-Higher: Government spending on Canada’s Aboriginals since 1947, looks at…
Written Proof Harper Doesn’t Care About Aboriginal Education by Hon. Carolyn Bennet, posted on Huffington Post Canada Last week’s sensational release of documents from the RCMP’s Information to Obtain (ITO) production order in the ongoing Senate scandal created a political firestorm. This is not surprising, given it is now abundantly clear that the RCMP believes…
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