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...
Does a prorogued government have the authority to act so drastrically?Peaceful Parks Coalition release January 7 2012On December 5, 2012 the Ontario govt. posted four separate proposals on the Environmental Bill of Rights Registry that divests the Ministry of Natural Resources from enforcing environm...
One of the saddest things that I have witnessed in a long timeMiddlesex-Lambton Wind Action Group email January 6 2013Nextera, wind corporation planning to invade a number of our communities, removed an eagle's nest yesterday with the blessing of the Ministry of Natural Resources. The habitat destruc...
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-...
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! ...
Idle No More demonstrators hold closing ceremonies, plan to be off Sarnia rail spur by Thursday morningBy Colin Graf Toronto Star January 2 2012SARNIA, ONT.—Protesters sang songs and beat drums in a traditional ceremony Wednesday night to mark the conclusion of a 13-day aboriginal blockade of an indu...