Media Co-op January 14 2013 In Canada today, most people associate treaty rights with Indigenous people. And some consider treaty rights to be "special privileges," which set their recipients apart from mainstream society. In fact, the majority of people living in Canada today have treaty rights and ...

By Mike Robinson Winnipeg Free Press January 13 2012 VANCOUVER -- As someone who has worked closely with First Nations, Métis and Inuit for over 40 years, it is dispiriting to see the current media and public reaction to Chief Theresa Spence's fast and the Idle No More movement.Once again we are head...

Letter to PM Harper from WCC, Geneva - January 11 2012 I am writing on behalf of the World Council of Churches (WCC), raising a critical issue for the people of your country that is at the heart of our member churches in Canada and elsewhere. ...

First Nations represent Canadians’ last best hope of stopping the mass destruction of our shared lands By PAM PALMATER NOW MAGAZINE  January 9 2013As the country awaits Stephen Harper’s meeting on Friday, January 11, with the Assembly of First Nations, and Attawapiskat chief Theresa Spence continues ...

Chief Spence’s ‘life partner’ challenges department to launch forensic audit, says band has nothing to hideBy Jorge Barrera APTN National News January 8 2012Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence’s “life partner” says the federal Aboriginal Affairs department should finally launch the forensic audit reque...

Plus links to actions across CanadaAPTN National News January 5 2012 Idle No More founder Nina Wilson speaks with APTN National News anchor Michael Hutchinson about the Jan. 11 meeting and why repealing Bill C-45 should be on the table....

CBC News Jan 5, 2013  It dates back just two months but a grassroots movement called Idle No More has gained a serious following and significant media attention through rallies, teach-ins, and social media.Here are answers to some questions about Idle No More....

By Joanna Smith Toronto Star January 4 2012 OTTAWA—Prime Minister Stephen Harper has offered to meet with a delegation of First Nations leaders to discuss treaty and aboriginal rights and economic development.“I will be participating in a working meeting with a delegation of First Nations leaders co-...

From: And On The Evidence by Diem Lafortune...

YouTube December 28 2012 A song written, performed and recorded by Jeff Monague that talks about the chains wrapped tightly around the spirit & minds of Native people by the oppressors. It needs to stop! ...