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Unfair funding carries high cost – StarPhoenix
APRIL 1, 2013 The cost is simply too high, in both human and economic terms, for Canadians to tolerate the huge gap between federal funding of on-reserve students and the per-pupil money provided by other governments for provincially run schools. A study done for the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations by former Regina school superintendent […]
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Tobique First Nation council finds housing for protesters – CBC.ca
Housing complex meant for flood victims CBC News Posted: Mar 31, 2013 The band council of Tobique First Nation in New Brunswick has agreed to provide several people with housing after a day long stand-off late last week. Five band members who describe themselves as homeless took over a town house complex on Thursday, saying […]
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Seminar looks at attracting labour – Drayton Valley Western
April 1, 2013 To help educate local businesses on some of the challenges of attracting and retaining employees, Brazeau County, in partnership with the Town of Drayton Valley, hosted the first of two EARN breakfast meetings on Mar. 26. With approximately 25 people in attendance Brazeau County Economic Development and Communications Manager Wanda Compton says […]
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Long-shot longhouse dreams gain support – Globe and Mail
Mar. 31 2013 It’s been more than 100 years since anyone built a longhouse on the point of land known as downtown Vancouver, but that day may come again if a concept being discussed by native leaders and urban planners gets political traction. The Coast Salish village of Xwáýxway, or Place of Masks, is thought […]
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First Nations Land Management Act opens doors for business development – Regina Leader-Post
MARCH 31, 2013 After it was introduced nearly 15 years ago, the First Nations Land Management regime continues to increase its membership. “Our First Nation is open and ready for business,” said Chief Austin Bear of the Muskoday Cree Nation and one of the original signatories of the act. He is also the chair of […]
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Margaree Environmental Association Addresses Nova Scotia Chiefs; Questions Role of Mi’kmaq Consultation Group – Halifax Media Co-op
Province pays for KMKNO-issued report, then uses report to help defeat court challenge to Lake Ainslie drill March 28, 2013 K’jipuktuk (Halifax) — The information sessions that are currently taking place on First Nations reserves across Nova Scotia have seen organizers from Idle No More and representatives from the Kwilmuk Maw-klusuaqn Negotiating Office (KMKNO) deliver […]
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Canada’s tough stance on Arctic shipping pollution praised – CBC.ca
International Maritime Organization developing policy for shipping in northern waters The Canadian Press Posted: Mar 31, 2013 Canada is winning a rare bit of environmental praise from the international community for its stance on pollution from shipping in Arctic waters. Documents obtained by The Canadian Press show Canada is pushing hard to outlaw the discharge […]
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Idle No More Beyond Borders – Media Co-op
KI First Nation finds common ground at Mesoamerican gathering against mining March 28, 2013 CAPULÁLPAM DE MÉNDEZ, MEXICO—The presence of a representative of the Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (KI) First Nation at a Mexican anti-mining event has helped to strengthen international solidarity between Indigenous activists inspired by Idle No More. In the southern Mexican mountain town of […]
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March 22 – 29, 2013: Five Key Indigenous Peoples Issues – Canada, Venezuela, Paraguay, Panama, Philippines
29 March 2013 1. Canada: First Nations Responds To Suncor Tar Sands Tailings Breach – Another Industry Failure To Protect Environment And First Nation Rights Last week Chief Allan Adam of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN) was in Ottawa with the Yinka Dene Alliance to support First Nation opposition to pipelines associated with Tar […]
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Former WA MP Ernie Bridge dies aged 76 – ABC Message Stick
April 01, 2013 Former West Australian Labor MP Ernie Bridge, who was recently diagnosed with mesothelioma, has died at the age of 76. He was suing the State Government and two of Australia’s richest women, Gina Rinehart and Angela Wright, after being diagnosed with the condition. Mr Bridge believed he was exposed to asbestos fibres […]
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