BC Hydro Compensates Kwadacha First Nation
The Edmonton Sun reports that the Kwadacha First Nation is being compensated for damages due to the 1968 construction of W.A.C. Bennett Dam.
November 2008
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November 29, 2008
November 27, 2008
More Children Living Away From Parents In BC
Lindsay Kines has written an article in the Times Colonist about Aboriginal children living away from parents in British Columbia.
November 26, 2008
First Nations Ready To Share in Canadian Economy
Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) Chief Lawrence Joseph raises concerns about the focus of the Throne Speech. He had expected Canada's economy to be the main theme, but it turned out that, "Protecting Canada's Future" was the main focus.
November 25, 2008
United Nations Questions Hundreds of Unsolved Deaths and Disappearances in Canada
Sue Bailey reports that the United Nations is calling on the Harper government to investigate why more than 500 deaths and disappearances of Aboriginal women remain unsolved.
"The UN committee on the elimination of discrimination against women wants Canada to “urgently carry out thorough investigations” to trace how and why the justice system failed."
November 24, 2008
Sam George Given Order of Ontario
The Globe and Mail reports that Sam George has been invested into the Order of Ontario.
Sam George's brother was Dudley George who was killed during the Ipperwash Provincial Park conflict in September 1995.
New Housing Project at SIAST in Prince Albert to Help Aboriginal Students
To commemorate National Housing Day the Saskatchewan Provincial Government performed a sod turning ceremony for a 36 unit rental accommodation for low-income families, many of them Aboriginal who have a member attending Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST) Woodland Campus in Prince Albert. Currently, across SIAST, 18.5% of students are Aboriginal; at SIAST Woodland Campus, 47% of students are Aboriginal
November 21, 2008
STC Expands Bus Service in Northern Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan Transportation Company (STC) is starting effective November 19, 2008 a new passenger and freight service to the Northern Saskatchewan communities of La Loche, Buffalo Narrows, Ile-a-la-Crosse and Beauval with connections to Prince Albert. This is the first significant expansion of service since 1978 which was dictated by a higher than average rate of population growth in the area.
November 20, 2008
Northern Development and Mines Pushes For Revisions To The Ontario Mining Act
Jessica Young reports in the Sudbury Star that Ontario Chiefs are not pleased with how Northern Development and Mines has handled consultations regarding revisions to Ontario's Mining Act.
November 19, 2008
Residential School Commission Needs to Continue Its Work
Osprey New Network has posted an editorial that argues that the Indian Residential School Commission needs to get back on track.
November 17, 2008
"Proud Traditions: Sketches of Batoche" Offered At Marr Residence
The Marr Residence, the oldest building in Saskatoon in its original location which served as a Field hospital during the Riel Resistance will offer an exhibit on Métis culture from November 22 to 23. The Marr Residence is located at 326 - 11th Street East in Saskatoon.
November 14, 2008
Aboriginal Issues Discussed in the Classroom
Two undergraduate students in the First Nations Studies Program at the University of British Columbia developed a way for fellow students, instructors and administrators, both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal, to share their most memorable classroom experiences where the discussion of Aboriginal issues became difficult. To avoid alienation, anger, and to share and possibly resolve the dynamics underpinning the situation What I Learned in Class Today: Aboriginal Issues in the Classroom was developed.
November 11, 2008
Wanuskewin Heritage Park to Receive $2.8 Million in Support
The Wanuskewin Heritage Park Authority will receive $2.8 million in support from the Saskatchewan Government in order that they may complete phase one of a capital renewal project put on hold earlier this year due to financial challenges. Wanuskewin Heritage Park is an important cultural legacy which has the University of Saskatchewan, Meewasin Valley Authority, Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations, and various levels of government as partners.
November 10, 2008
Aboriginal Employment in Saskatchewan Grows By 2,500 Jobs
Saskatchewan leads the country by having the highest rate of employment growth and the also having the lowest unemployment rate. Statistics Canada data revealed that there were 521,600 people working in Saskatchewan in October 2008, 17,100 more than in October 2007.
November 07, 2008
Canadian Human Rights Tribunal Rules Against The Cumberland House First Nation
In a recent ruling, a Canadian Human Rights tribunal has found that the Cumberland House Cree Nation in northeastern Saskatchewan discriminated against a Métis job seeker on the basis of ethnicity.
November 06, 2008
Frank Iacobucci Will Replace Harry LaForme in the Truth Commission
Sue Bailey reports in The Globe and Mail that former Supreme Court judge Frank Iacobucci will replace Justice Harry LaForme as facilitator for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Differences Between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Peoples With Chronic Kidney Disease
The Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) has published an article on Access to health care among status Aboriginal people with chronic kidney disease they found large statistical differences, in care, between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal populations.
November 04, 2008
Three Saskatchewan First Nations to Recieve $78 Million Land Claim Settlement
The Cote, Key and Keeseekoose First Nations, located in east-central Saskatchewan will together recieve $78.2 million for the 12,800 acres of the Pelly Haylands, which were taken from them in 1899 and 1905. Cote Chief Norman Whitehawk says it's important to invest the money wisely. "We only have one kick at the can. We have to do it right," he said.
November 03, 2008
Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner Visits Anglican Head Office
Ali Symons reports that Jane Brewin Morley, a Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner, has visited the Anglican Church of Canada's national office in Toronto.
City of Swift Current Becomes the 93rd Aboriginal Employment Development Partner
The City of Swift Current and three civic union locals, Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 183, International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1318 and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 2067 joined Saskatchewan First Nations and Métis Relations to sign an Aboriginal Employment Development (AED) partnership agreement. The AED initiative is focused on bringing the largely untapped First Nations and Métis workforce into Saskatchewan's growing economy.
November 02, 2008
CBC Reports that the Inuit Welcomed Aglukkaq As Federal Minister
CBC reports that the Inuit leaders applauded Leona Aglukkaq's appointment to the federal cabinet Thursday. She will be the Health Minister.
November 01, 2008
Resignation of Justice Harry LaForme in Lawyers Weekly
Cristin Schmitz reports on the resignation of Ontario Court of Appeal Justice Harry LaForme in The Lawyers Weekly.
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