Monthly Archives: October 2009

By Lloyd Dolha The Chiefs of Ontario are calling on the McGuinty government to reverse substantial cuts that have caused a budget crisis among First Nations child welfare agencies. A few months ago, the Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth … Continue reading →

By Bernie Bates I remember this story well because my Dad would never let me forget what happens to liars. To this very day when the weather turns colder and the leaves begin to wither and die- I recall my … Continue reading →

By Clint Buehler EDMONTON – The Alberta Metis battle to maintain their Aboriginal hunting rights in the province have been given another boost with a Provincial Court judgment. Judge Brian Hougestol dismissed illegal hunting charges against an Alberta Metis hunter … Continue reading →

By Lloyd Dolha A Kitamaat Chief Councilor says the recent shipping accident in the Douglas Channel confirms the Haisla’s worst fears about the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateeway project. Chief Councilor Delores Pollard of the Haisla First Nation reacted quickly to … Continue reading →

By Lloyd Dolha Prime Minister Stephen Harper stunned First Nations leaders and mindful Canadians when he proclaimed that “we [Canada] have no history of colonialism” during the G-20 Summit in Pittsburgh on September 25, 2009. Hosted this year by U.S. … Continue reading →

By Clint Buehler EDMONTON – A new collaboration between the Alberta government and Alberta First Nations, Metis and Inuit (FNMI) in creating Education Partnership Council has established a First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education Partnership Council to guide the future … Continue reading →

By Lloyd Dolha On September 14th, an historic human rights case came before the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal in Ottawa accusing the federal government of discriminating against thousands of First Nations children in the country’s child welfare system. Filed by … Continue reading →

Shane Yellowbird It’s been a busy time for Shane Yellowbird. In October alone, the Cree country singer-songwriter, who grew up in the Indian community of Hobbema, south of Edmonton, performed at the 11th annual Native American Music Awards at the … Continue reading →

By Lloyd Dolha On Saturday, September 26th, a member of the Gitxsan First Nation community in Kisega’as in northwestern BC was fatally shot by police. Rodney Shane Jackson (age 35) and his brother Sonny were seen with rifles that day, … Continue reading →

By Lloyd Dolha The Tahltan Nation of northeastern British Columbia has responded positively to a request form Environment Minister Barry Penner who will send his Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM) to the Tahltan territory to discuss wildlife management issues in their … Continue reading →