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Cotter of the National reports that the present interim harvesting agreement in Alberta expires this sunday. Audrey Poitras, president of the Métis Nation of Alberta, said:
"...the government has prepared a replacement plan that would limit harvesting rights to areas around 17 Métis communities in northern Alberta. The plan would effectively exclude Métis who live in southern Alberta."
CBC reported that "everything ran smoothly on election day and there was a steady flow of voters throughout the day".
Mickleburgh of The Globe and Mail points out that the BC treaty process "has yet to produce a single ratified treaty in 15 years".
See the CBC websites for current issues and headlines, archived stories, biographies, arts and culture and more ..
The Episcopal News Service reports that MacDonald "assumes his new role as bishop of all indigenous persons in Canada -- while also serving in Navajoland".
E&ETV video and transcript online.
February 2007 edition, includes:
The Regina Leader Post reports that "the University's expenses have exceeded revenues for the past few months".
by Paul Mayer, the Senior Ministerial Respresentative for Nunavut Devolution - the gradual transfer of provincial powers from the Federal Government.
CBC news reported that Prime Minister Harper will table a bill in the fall to create a "new independent tribunal that will make final decisions on all land claim disputes".
The Province of Saskatchewan has proclaimed June 2007 as Aboriginal History Month. The idea originated as an initiative of the Regina Aboriginal Professionals Association (RAPA), whose mission is to develop a network of people committed to fostering opportunities for Aboriginal peoples.
The Government of Saskatchewan signs an agreement with SEIMA to increase involvement in environmental industry development opportunities for Saskatchewan Aboriginal people. This is the 79th partnership agreement signed through the Aboriginal Employment Development Program (AEDP)
AFN, Police Department and members of the family of Kelly Morrisseau, made a public plea requesting anyone with information regarding the stabbing death of Ms Morrisseau contact police or Crimestoppers....
The National Day of Action is June 29, 2007, to improve the lives of First Nations Peoples.
Canada's new government supports Gabriel Dumont Institute with a $125,000 grant for language and culture promotion.
CBC reports that Premier Okalik, of Nunavut, will spend $2 million on this Act which:
"...includes tools to remove abusive people from the home, as well as help elders, relatives and community members work with families to resolve problems."
Annual SaskTel Aboriginal Youth Awards recognize province's outstanding young people in various categories.
FSIN Spearheards Saskatchewan First Nations Family and COmmunity Institute in Partnership wtih the Province -- FSIN Vice Chief Lonechild and Buckley Belanger, MLA made the announcement at the All Chiefs Assembly on May 29, 2007 in Saskatoon.
Aboriginal Youth Experience Mountie Life -- Thirty-two young men and women, most of Aboriginal ancestry, graduate from a national iniative program devised by First Nations Chiefs of Police Association and the RCMP.
CBC reported today that:
"Louis Tapardjuk, the territory's minister of culture, language, elders and youth, introduced a new official languages act, along with an Inuit language protection act, for first reading."
Twelve years after the death of Dudley George, Justice Linden rules that the OPP, former Ontario Premier and Federal Government all bear responsibility for events leading to the death of Mr. George.
Visit the Aboriginal Students Centre in Marquis Hall Rm 110 across from the Bookstore. The Centre has a wide range of support services, events and programs. Phone 966 5790
