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Journal entry July 19, 2010 Monday Fraud, treaty days and drug bust |
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by James Wastasecoot
In the news this morning. Winnpeg police are investigating a major fraud at the Misercordia Hospital. Somebody’s been stealing money out of the ATM machine. As much as $2 million could be missing. Presumably, drawn a little at a time. A hundred one day, Twenty the next. Two hundred the next day.
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Learning and Teaching on the Navajo Indian Reservation: A Journey of Wonder |
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by Brittani Kalyani Roy
As the last requirement of my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and final year of my college career at Indiana University approached, I felt the tingling of my deep-seeded wanderlust and craving of fresh challenges. I needed something new that would push me toward professional and personal growth that student teaching in Indiana perhaps could not satisfy.
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Treaty Land Entitlement: the story continues |
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by Trevor Greyeyes
A dispute over a bridge that need repairs displays the intricate and delicate nature of turning newly purchased land into reserve status under Treaty Land Entitlement (TLE).
Since 1999 Rolling River First Nation (RRFN) has been trying to resolve a dispute with the local municipality. It’s a situation that RRFN councilor Brent Wilson inherited. “It’s a frustrating process,” said Wilson. “INAC refused to convert the land because of the condition of the bridge.”
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By Bea Vongdouangchanh
There is a double standard when it comes to governance between First Nations on reserves and the general Canadian population, says Ontario Conservative Senator Nicole Eaton.
“While Canadians demand, expect and receive accountability from those who govern them, that is not the case on far too many aboriginal reserves,” Eaton said during a debate on an inquiry into accountability, transparency and responsibility in Canada’s aboriginal affairs on July 6.
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Aboriginal-Infant-Mortality |
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The Canadian Press
An extensive study of infant mortality in Manitoba shows the death rate for aboriginal
babies is more than twice the Canadian average.
The study also finds it doesn't really make a difference how close their mothers
live to sophisticated health-care facilities.
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