Council of Ministers of Education
Minister of Indian Affairs congratulates the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC) regarding their Summit on Aboriginal education.
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February 24, 2009
New Funds for Arctic Science
Indian and Northern Affairs has reaffirmed that there will be investments for Canada’s new Arctic Research Station and a new fund to upgrade arctic science infrastructure facilities.
Duty to Consult Policy Rejected by FSIN
A unanimous decision to reject a draft of the provincial government's consultation policy was made Thursday by officials from the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN). FSIN vice-chief Delbert Wapass said, "The province's consultation policy framework undermines [First Nation's] objectives and will create uncertainty and instability in the Saskatchewan economy."
Instead, FSIN advocates a resource revenue-sharing agreement between the province and First Nations groups which would allow First Nations to "close the poverty gap and realize a better quality of life."
February 23, 2009
Ahenakew Found Not Guilty in 2nd Hate Trial
David Ahenakew, a former First Nations leader, has been found not guilty of willfully promoting hatred. Ahenakew made anti-Semitic remarks in public more than six years ago. Wilfred Tucker, a provincial court judge, said the remarks, while "disgusting", appeared to be spontaneous and not an attempt to spread hatred of Jews.
Funding in Nunavut for Anti-Smoking Programs
$734,000 has been funded by the Federal Government for two programs in Nunavut to combat smoking. Youth will be trained from all communities to deliver the programs to the public. The territory has the highest smoking rate in Canada, and implementing the programs will finally address the issue.
February 19, 2009
CBC Website Forum Under Heat by First Nations
First Nation leaders in Manitoba have asked the province's Justice Department to investigate the CBC's Manitoba website after finding hateful comments directed toward Aboriginal people. Head of media relations for the CBC said they can probably do a better job of monitoring [comments] and that it was something they are looking at doing.
February 18, 2009
CBC Legends Project: Legends of the Massett Haida
CBC has a new CD out with twenty original stories from northern Haida Gwaii. Legends of the Old Massett Haida Gaaw Xaadee Gyaahlaangaay. Legends volume 5.
These were recorded, transcribed and digitally preserved for the Masset Haida Heritage and Repatriation Society, in 2005. Five of these recordings were aired on CBC Radio Ideas in the fall of 2006.
February 17, 2009
Governments Need to Consider First Nations Rights to Resource Revenue
http://www.leaderpost.com/news/First%20Nations%20need%20consulted/1296651/story.htmlThe Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations is holding a chiefs assembly in Prince Albert to discuss the "duty to consult" policy, and accomodate First Nations concerns regarding resource revenue.
Batoche to be Co-managed by Metis and Federal Government
An agreement to re-establish the shared management board to oversee Batoche was signed Monday in Saskatoon by Metis Nation Saskatchewan (MNS) President Robert Doucette and Saskatoon-Humboldt MP Brad Trost. Next year marks the 125th anniversary of the national historic site of Batoche.
February 13, 2009
Ermineskin Indian Band and Nation v. Canada
The Supreme Court of Canada has released the judgment, Ermineskin Indian Band and Nation v. Canada, 2009 SCC 9 on Friday February 13, 2009.
Roger Carter 1922-2009
We were sadden to hear about the passing of Roger Carter.
Our sympathy to the family.
FSIN Invokes Duty to Consult Principle Regarding Natural Resources
Next week FSIN chiefs and delegates will meet to formalize a strategy on natural resource agreements. First Nations want revenue shares with the province but at the moment the Brad Wall government said that's not an option. However court rulings instructed that governments have a "duty to consult" in matters pertaining to various development projects. Natural resource rights is a reoccurring issue between First Nations and provincial and federal governments.
February 12, 2009
Innu Man Hiking 300km Across Labrador for Diabetes
Michel Andrew from Sheshatshiu is hiking across Labrador to raise awareness about diabetes in aboriginal communities. Andrew is tracing a route his grandparents used to travel and he plans on hunting for his food as he travels. He is doing this all because he believes that processed foods and lack of exercise are to blame for widespread diabetes in aboriginal communities.http://www.cbc.ca/canada/north/story/2009/02/11/andrew-walker.html
Federal Government Rejects Bid for Compensation by Saskatchewan Residential School Survivors
Lac la Ronge Indian Band plans to appeal the decision regarding the survivors of the Timber Bay residential school. An Indian and Northern Affairs Canada spokeswoman said the school did not meet the eligibility criteria jointly established by the government, the Assembly of First Nations and various church groups.
February 11, 2009
Four Order of Canada Awards Given to Northern Canadians
Inuit & Native Art Bulletin, dated February 9, 2009 lists four northern Canadians who will be receiving the Order of Canada.
Eskasoni First Nation in Cape Breton Dealing with Youth in Crisis
The Eskasoni First Nation was at first asking questions about the suicides happening in their community and now they are welcoming offers of help. There is a suicide crisis, with four local young people in their teens and early 20's having killed themselves in the last five weeks. The local cultural centre has become a crisis response office and the community has seen a tremendous outpouring of support from both on and off the reserve.
Saskatchewan Chief Makes History
Shirley Wolfe-Keller became the first person in Saskatchewan to serve as chief for two different First Nations. A representative for Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) explained that the situtation is rare but not inconceivable. Shirley was first elected as chief of the Muskowekwan First Nation in 2001 and then elected chief of the Fishing Lake First Nation last month.
Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technology (SIIT) Receives $2M from Provincial Government
The provincial government has pledged $2 million for program improvements at SIIT in Saskatoon. Some of the improvements include video conferencing, distance learning technology, renovations to the SIIT campus, and mobile assessment units with computer stations.http://www2.canada.com/saskatoonstarphoenix/news/third_page/story.html?id=aa7f88f1-2c5c-4acb-8bbd-75793f08c382
February 10, 2009
Aboriginal Bands in Broughton File Salmon Farming Lawsuit
http://www.canada.com/Broughton%20bands%20file%20suit%20over%20salmon%20farming%20impacts/1258723/story.htmlSalmon Farming in Broughton Archipelago off Vancouver Island has been a subject of long standing concern for Aboriginal people. Bands in the area are filing a lawsuit against the B.C government concerning the impact of open-net salmon farming on their stocks.
February 09, 2009
Appropriate Grave Markers to be Considered at Batoche 124 Years Later
Two unmarked graves could be given permanent memorials in Batoche Cemetery. A Parks Canada heritage presenter plans to raise money and erect monuments that would judge two dead Metis fighters as heroes.
February 06, 2009
Guilford Island First Nation Launches Class Action Lawsuit Against B.C.
Robert Barron, of the Daily News, reports that the Guilford Island First Nation has launched a class action lawsuit against the British Columbia government over the environmental impacts of fish farms in the Broughton Archipelago area.
February 05, 2009
Federal Government Announces Milestone in First Nations Market Housing Fund
Indian and Northern Affairs announces a milestone in First Nations Market Housing Fund.
"Budget 2009 commits an additional $400 million over the next two years to support new social housing projects, remediation of existing social housing and complementary housing activities on-reserve, such as lot servicing."
Release of Traditions: Final Report
The final report of Traditions: National Gatherings on Indigenous Knowledge has been released.
"The contents of this report are a reflection of the discussions that took place throughout Traditions: National Gatherings on Indigenous Knowledge which took place May and June in 2005."
Innu Community has Success with Alcohol Ban
The Innu community of Natuashish has proved successful in becoming the first dry town in Newfoundland and Labrador. Despite the controversy and opinions of those opposed to the ban, residents suggest that the community seems healthier and more alert.http://www.cbc.ca/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2009/02/02/natuashish-ban.html
February 04, 2009
Inuit Representatives Present at Workshop to Discuss the Future of Polar Bears
A debate on polar bear conservation concerning scientific opinions versus Inuit belief arose at a workshop two weeks after a national roundtable on the same subject. Scientists believe that polar bear populations http://www.cbc.ca/canada/north/story/2009/01/30/yukon-pbear.htmlare threatened, and Inuit believe that populations are on the rise.
Aboriginal Pavilion Planned for 2010 Winter Olympics
The Vancouver Organizing Committee and Four Host First Nations plan to build a 3.5-million dollar pavilion for the 2010 Winter Olympics. The representing nations include the Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh, Lil'wat and Squamish, but the pavilion is designed to be a central gathering place for all aboriginal peoplehttp://www.vancouversun.com/sports/First+nations+Vanoc+plan+build+million+pavilion/1243765/story.htmls of Canada.
February 03, 2009
Federal Government Reintroduces Legislation to Provide Matrimonial Property Rights
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada has announced that the Federal Government has reintroduced The Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act legislation, (the old Bill C-47) addressing the issue of matrimonial real property on reserves.
Mixed Feelings as P.A. Grand Council Bands Reap $20M from Sales
First Nations in Northern Saskatchewan have sold a number of hotels and commercial properties in and around Prince Albert for nearly $20 million. Some felt it was important for First Nations people to have a real sense of ownership and to be a visible presence in the economy, while others cited the benefits an equity fund can bring.
Innu Caribou Hunt Under Question
Newfoundland/Labrador government is questioning the planned http://www.cbc.ca/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2009/01/30/innu-caribou.htmlInnu Nation caribou hunt east of Churchill Falls. The government is concerned with protecting the Red Wine caribou which are considered endangered.
February 02, 2009
Truth and Reconciliation Commission
On January 31, 2009 The Anglican Journal reported that the remaining Truth and Reconciliation Commissioners have resigned effective June 1, 2009. The General Synod responded with the news that TRC breakthrough welcomed and the statement from Mr. Justice Iacobucci on the weekend.
The BBC also picked up this news story in Lorraine Mallinder's article that reports that from the late 19th Century up to the 1970s, an estimated 150,000 Aboriginal children were seized from their parents and sent far away to state-funded, church-run schools...
Onion Lake First Nation Woman Claims $50K in Harassment Suit
The woman, a band member, was subject to harassment from another Onion Lake employee. She launched the complaint before a Canadian Human Rights Tribunal and has been awarded nearly $50,000. Now, there are accusations that band officials have "blackballed" the woman as she could not find work in her home community.
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