Monthly Archives: August 2009

By Kelly McCaffrey The Squamish Nation responded to BC Hydro’s Long Term Acquisition Plan (LTAP) in a letter to the BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) dated July 30th, 2009 and signed by Chief Bill Williams and Chief Gibby Jacob. The letter … Continue reading →

By Clint Buehler LETHBRIDGE, AB – The Alberta government is returning sacred ceremonial objects to the province’s three Blackfoot Nations so these significant items can once again be actively used in traditional ceremonies. A special event was held here July … Continue reading →

By Lloyd Dolha On August 4th, the Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) called for closing of a sports fishery on the Fraser River in light of this year’s dismal return of spawning salmon. “In order to provide a fighting … Continue reading →

By Bernie Bates As I sat in my car, I saw this guy stager across the parking lot and fall flat on his face – POW! A passing car stopped and a man jumped out to help this poor fella … Continue reading →

By Reuel S. Amdur Just about the time that the swine flu epidemic made its major assault on First Nations communities, the Senate’s Subcommittee on Population Health released its report, “A Healthy, Productive Canada: A Determinant of Health Approach.” Much … Continue reading →

By Myles Zacharias In early fall 1995, thirty-five masked Ontario Provincial Police officers dressed in black riot gear pounded steel batons against their shields at Ipperwash Provincial Park. They call it “shield chatter,” and it is not intended to represent … Continue reading →

By Richard Wagamese You walk this old timber road as if you were dreaming. Ahead of you the dog splatters footprints in the fresh snow and the curves and undulations of the land are skewed by the hard slant of … Continue reading →

By Lloyd Dolha Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) Chief Lawrence Joseph announced his intention to seek re-election this fall. At a news conference in Saskatoon, Joseph said housing for First Nations people will be his main campaign issue. “Housing … Continue reading →

By Lloyd Dolha On August 5th, newly elected Assembly of First Nations (AFN) national chief Shawn Atleo forged an important consensus among First Ministers at a meeting of the of the nation’s premiers in Regina. Atleo, 42, has a Masters … Continue reading →

Story by Dr. John Bacher Photos by Danny Beaton My friends and I started camping in Georgian Bay on a regular basis about 10 years ago. It is probably one of the most beautiful places that I have been to … Continue reading →