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Shawn Atleo, Assembly of First Nations chief, has little to show his people: Tim Harper

A groundbreaking January meeting was seen as a tipping point in aboriginal-government relations, but Shawn Atleo now laments the lack of progress.

By:Tim Harper

National Affairs

Toronto Star

Shawn Atleo spent much of last week marking the fifth anniversary of Stephen Harper’s apology for the residential schools system that took such a physical and emotional toll on this country’s aboriginals.

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Nepinak's leadership gathering steam

AMC grand chief has rising profile after banner year

By: Mia Rabson

Winnipeg Free Press

OTTAWA -- Some time before lunch today, a small caravan of motorcycles will make its way through the city towards Thunderbird House.

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Elijah Harper inspired an entire generation of First Nations youth

Thousands of Aboriginals now know that one person can change the world

Frank Busch

Troy Media

WESTBANK, BC, Jun 17, 2013/ Troy Media/ – When Elijah Harper passed away on May 17, 2013 I felt as though an arrow had pierced my heart. The man who inspired me to become what I am today was dead.

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Federal Conservatives taking ‘big government’ approach to First Nations

Critics say the Tories are continuing to impose policies top-down on First Nations.

By CHRIS PLECASH

The federal government continues to face accusations that it’s imposing paternalistic legislation and failing to consult with First Nations, but the Conservatives insist that their legislation will improve on-reserve quality of life and stimulate economic development.

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Federal Court decision could have significant implications for First Nations families across Canada

By MATT MOIR

The Hill Times

A recent Federal Court decision that requires the federal government to contribute more robustly to the health-care needs of First Nations children on reserves could have significant implications for First Nation families across Canada.

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