Friday, January 27, 2012 |
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| Harper, chiefs set course for future talks on economy, self governance |
| OTTAWA - The federal government and First Nations emerged from historic talks Tuesday pledging fundamental change but with no immediate solutions for the fundamental problems plaguing aboriginal communities.....Read More |
| N.S. aboriginal band to vote on whether to delay Boat Harbour lawsuit |
| HALIFAX - Members of the Pictou Landing First Nation are expected to vote Wednesday on whether to put their lawsuit against the Nova Scotia government on hold for two years in exchange for $3 million for economic development.....Read More |
| NDP calls for independent review of MPs' generous pension plan |
| OTTAWA - The NDP is calling for an independent review of MPs' generous pension plan.....Read More |
| Three youths accused in fatal shooting of boy on Alberta reserve appear in court |
| WETASKIWIN, Alta. - Three youths accused in the fatal shooting of a five-year-old boy on a troubled central Alberta reserve have reserved their pleas.....Read More |
| Federal documents say environmental groups, aboriginals are "adversaries" |
| Documents show the federal government considers environmental and aboriginal groups "adversaries" when it comes to the oilsands.....Read More |
| Upcoming budget to reflect shared federal, First Nations priorities |
| OTTAWA - If landmark talks this week between First Nations and the federal government were akin to an exchange of vows on a new relationship, the next federal budget might resemble a ring to seal the deal.
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| N.S. native chief pleads not guilty to marijuana possession charge |
| TRURO, N.S. - A Nova Scotia native chief pleaded not guilty today to a charge of marijuana possession.
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| Man faces 2 murder charges in fatal house fire on southern Ontario reserve |
| CAYUGA, Ont. - A 60-year-old Ohsweken, Ont., man is facing murder charges in a fatal house fire on a First
Nation south of Brantford, Ont.....Read More |
| First Nations chief hopes talks with Harper will produce budget commitments |
| OTTAWA - The head of the Assembly of First Nations says he wants to see the results of historic talks
with the federal government reflected in the next budget.....Read More |
| Manitoba lawyer accused of taking money from residential school survivors |
| WINNIPEG - A Winnipeg lawyer is accused of taking money improperly from 50 abused former students
of aboriginal residential schools.....Read More |
| Alberta Metis hunter allowed to argue points of law before Appeal Court |
| CALGARY - The hunting conviction of an Alberta Metis man will be heard by the province's Court of
Appeal.....Read More |
| Prime Minister won't abolish Indian Act, plans to "tinker" with it |
| OTTAWA - The historic Crown/First Nations meeting may have been billed as a way forward, but it seems the Indian Act "tree" is blocking the path.....Read More |
| Harper, chiefs at odds over fate of the Indian Act |
| OTTAWA - What was billed as the historic coming-together of the federal government and First Nations
began with the two sides polarized over the future of the Indian Act.....Read More |
| Historic belt brought to Ottawa in bid to retie Crown, First Nations |
| OTTAWA - A historic wampum belt is being used today for the first time in centuries to help retie the
relationship between First Nations and the Crown.....Read More |
| A timeline of some key dates for Canada's dealings with First Nations |
| OTTAWA - Here is a look at some of the key dates in the evolution of the relationship between Canada and the First
Nations.....Read More |
| Preventing obesity in aboriginal kids needs to start with parental support: study |
| OTTAWA - Strategies to prevent obesity among aboriginal children must begin with an understanding of the unique social and historical factors that shape their
broader community, a study suggests.....Read More |
| AFN delivers its position to PM |
| Turtle Island News obtained a copy of a statement presented by the AFN to Prime minister Stephen Harper monday night. It says:.....Read More |
| The Chiefs of Ontario deliver their position to PM |
| The Chiefs of Ontario delivered the following statement to Prime minister Stephen Harper monday afternoon calling for nation to nation works. It says:.....Read More |
| Aboriginal leadership faces restrictions from PMO on historic meeting |
| OTTAWA - A troublesome spring for Canada could be brewing after Prime Minister Stephen Harper
threatened to turn a historic Crown/First Nations gathering into a private chat with Assembly of First
Nations leaders and little more than a photo at the summit.....Read More |
| First Nations chiefs prepare for landmark meeting with Harper |
| OTTAWA - First Nations chiefs head into Tuesday's landmark summit with Prime Minister Stephen
Harper seeking the same elusive goal they sought centuries ago in meetings with the Crown: Peace.....Read More |
| First Nations summit with Harper sets the stage for next budget: chiefs |
| OTTAWA - Next week's First Nations summit will include hundreds of chiefs, the
prime minister, the Governor General and about a dozen cabinet ministers.....Read More |
| Enbridge subsidiary pays Mohawk council $1 million for pipeline right of way |
| CORNWALL, Ont- The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, a First Nation community in
eastern Ontario near the U.S. border, official recognized the receipt of a $1-
million payment on Friday.....Read More |
| Chiefs vote to overturn deal with Enbridge on Gateway pipeline project |
| TERRACE, B.C. - A B.C. First Nation group has reversed its support for the Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Northern
Gateway pipeline project, but the company says it still has the support of almost half the bands along
the corridor.....Read More |
| Pickton maintained his innocence in interview ahead of public inquiry |
| VANCOUVER - Convicted serial killer Robert Pickton maintained his innocence as recently as last August
as he was interviewed ahead of the public inquiry into the police investigations that failed to stop him,
the officer who spoke with him testified Wednesday.....Read More |
| Long sentence sought for sex offender, leader in Winnipeg's cultural community |
| WINNIPEG - Manitoba justice officials are seeking a five-year sentence for a community leader
convicted of sexual assault.....Read More |
| Man who raped, stabbed Montreal teenager 51 times denied day parole |
| WINNIPEG - A Montreal man convicted of raping and fatally stabbing a 15-year-old girl has been denied
day parole after having an aboriginal elder-assisted hearing in Winnipeg.....Read More |
The Supreme Court of Canada just released 2 more appeal judgments this morning: ABORIGINAL LAW: TAX
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