First Nations relations with Ottawa tested over ‘economic shutdown’ threat
An already strained relationship between First Nations and the federal government was tested further on Thursday after a group of chiefs threatened to shut down the Canadian economy if Ottawa did not withdraw…
First Nations relations with Ottawa tested over ‘economic shutdown … – CBC.ca
May 16, 2014 Bernard Valcourt says he won’t meet with ‘rogue chiefs’ until threat withdrawn An already strained relationship between First Nations and the federal government was tested further on Thursday…
Cash for jails: Tony Abbott’s budget for Indigenous Australia – The Guardian
16 May 2014 With its budget, the Abbott government has made clear what it means by Indigenous ‘advancement’: fewer services, and more funding for lockups The 12 year old Aboriginal…
Bands fight plans by Kamloops, B.C., to expand boundary for copper gold mine – CP
May 16, 2014 KAMLOOPS, B.C. _ The chiefs of two First Nations say they’re prepared to take legal action to block the City of Kamloops from annexing a copper-gold mine that would…
First Nation plans oil pipeline legal challenge – Burnaby NewsLeader
May 5, 2014 The North Vancouver-based Tsleil-Waututh First Nation is going to court to attempt to delay and block Kinder Morgan’s proposed twinning of its Trans Mountain oil pipeline. The…
Conflict Will Be The Norm If Mining Company Ignores Our Concerns – Huffington Post
May 5, 2014 In a pristine corner of northwestern B.C. called the Klappan, a drama is unfolding that might seriously compromise the relationship between First Nations and the booming natural…
First Nations teen inspires youth at Winnipeg TEDx event – CBC
Apr 30, 2014 Alex Knott overcomes stuttering, shyness to speak out about First Nations water issues Alex Knott has overcome stuttering and shyness to speak out — in front of…
Aboriginal Council of Lethbridge Looking For $100000 in City Funding – 94.1 CJOC-FM
April 30th 2014 The Executive Director with the Aboriginal Council of Lethbridge hopes the organization can receive some emergency funding from the City to continue operating one of its programs.…
Jim Prentice’s return to politics may leave behind unfinished … – Financial Post
April 30, 2014 When shareholders of CP Rail meet in Calgary Thursday for the company’s annual meeting, they may be the first to know about Jim Prentice’s future. As one…
