Monthly Archives: October 2010

By Lloyd Dolha In response to increasing concerns over industrial pollution in the Athabasca River and its connecting waterways, federal Environment Minister Jim Prentice has appointed a blue ribbon independent advisory panel of the nation’s top environemtnal scientists to review … Continue reading →

By Lee Waters A vigil including chanting and traditional drumming was held on October 4th for 22-year-old Ashley Machisknic who was found dead in the alley behind the Regent Hotel on September 15th. Immediately following the vigil, about a hundred … Continue reading →

By Frank Larue A private members bill introduced in the House of Commons on October 1st would require all First Nations chiefs and councillors to publicly disclose their salaries. The First Nations Transparency Act (Bill C-575) was introduced by Saskatchewan … Continue reading →

By Lloyd Dolha The annual vigil for missing Aboriginal women was held in 70 communities right across Canada to help raise awareness of the sad fact that 582 Aboriginal women have been missing for enough years to presume they are … Continue reading →

By Cam Martin A recent study from the University of Saskatchewan has found that Métis people are less healthy than the average Canadian. Métis leaders hope that the survey will encourage Health Canada to create programming that meets the needs … Continue reading →

By Reuel Amdur Murray Sinclair talked about the impact of the history of residential schools and racist oppression. He talked as well about the Truth and Reconciliation Commission which he was asked to head in June, 2009. He spoke to … Continue reading →

By Frank Larue The Tsilhqot’in Nation of central British Columbia has called on the federal government to distance itself from some offensive remarks and warnings of violence by Williams Lake Chamber of Commerce president Walter Cobb. The latest in a … Continue reading →

By Michelle Oleman Nisga’a celebrated the 10th anniversary of an historical treaty with several victories, including the return of some priceless artifacts. On September 15th, the village of Laxgalts’ap (also known as Greenville, BC) played host to the entire Nisga’a … Continue reading →

By Clint Buehler The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) here has opened a year-long exhibition of major works by internationally-acclaimed First Nations artist Jane Ash Poitras. The exhibition, “Jane Ash Poitras: New Acquisitions of Contemporary First Nations Art,” is featured in … Continue reading →

By Bernie Bates Have ever had one of those days when you’re feeling simply fantastic; you have a song in your heart and a silly little grin on your face – then from out of nowhere some jerk ruins your … Continue reading →