The Canadian Press
SARNIA, Ont. -- About 50 environmental and First Nations activists gathered to protest in Sarnia, Ont., as a two-day national conference on oil sands bitumen opened Tuesday.
Write comment (0 Comments)Ending uncertainty over treaty issues is key to advancing British Columbia government's economic agenda
By Tex Enemark, Gordon Gibson and Harry Swain, Vancouver Sun
The recent election was notable for the single-minded focus by the victorious Liberals on an aggressive economic development agenda, together with the lack of any serious discussion of the principal impediment to that agenda, namely the gummed-up mess our senior governments have made of native land claims. B.C.'s hopeless treaty process will put an end to the premier's plans before they get off the ground unless she takes hold of the file personally.
Write comment (0 Comments)BY RABBLE STAFF
On Wednesday, an important event will take place in Victoria in support of the Indigenous Nationhood Movement, "which aims to begin the process of decolonization through reoccupying, renaming and reclaiming traditional indigenous territories." The following statement was issued by organizers of Wednesday's event to reclaim the original name of Mount Douglas.
Write comment (0 Comments)Many have lost family members to water-borne bacteria illnesses
BY CRAIG AND MARC KIELBURGER, EDMONTON JOURNAL
Acadia Solomon just wanted to swim with her friends. Unfortunately the signs posted last year at her favourite swimming spot were clear: it was not safe to swim in or drink the water. The problem was pollution from the paper mill upstream.
Write comment (0 Comments)Case has the hallmark of long and complicated litigation says mayor
by Alison Taylor
Pique News Magazine
Squamish and Lil'wat First Nations have filed a petition in B.C. Supreme Court against the province and the Resort Municipality of Whistler over its newly adopted Official Community Plan.
Write comment (0 Comments)By: The Canadian Press
SARNIA, Ont. - Activists plan to protest in Sarnia, Ont., as a two-day national conference on oil sands bitumen kicks off today.
Write comment (6 Comments)Chief of the Pheasant Rump First Nation continues to hold office
By Geoff Leo
CBC News
The Pheasant Rump First Nation, in south-east Saskatchewan, is in turmoil because the band's chief has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a teenage girl on the reserve.
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Mourners gathered at the Legislative Building where the body of aboriginal leader Elijah Harper was on display Monday afternoon.
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Troy Media – Many companies are realizing the benefits of partnering with First Nations, especially in the resource sector, and are developing Aboriginal Engagement strategies. Most are new to this process and don’t know how to begin engaging with First Nations. Here is a simple five-step process that has been used successfully by many Canadian companies, governments and NGO’s:
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