Mould drives teachers away, jeopardizes school year for hundreds of students
OTTAWA – The only school in a troubled northwestern Ontario First Nation has closed down almost all of its classes because mould has driven away many of its teachers. The Pikangikum First Nation says...
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First Nations chiefs prepare for landmark meeting with Harper
OTTAWA – First Nations chiefs have begun a long day of meetings to prepare for a landmark summit with Prime Minister Stephen Harper. National Chief Shawn Atleo and about 30 other native leaders...
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Harper, Atleo at odds over fate of the Indian Act
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the national chief of the Assembly of First Nations are at odds over the future of the Indian Act. Harper sees it as something that can be updated to reflect...
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Protesters call for feds to honour treaties
OTTAWA, On. — More than 100 people marched from Parliament Hill to the Crown-First Nation Summit at old city hall Tuesday afternoon, to show solidarity with chiefs who are calling for a real change in...
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John Furlong categorically denies abuse allegations
VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – Allegations of physical and mental abuse are emerging against the former boss of VANOC. John Furlong is being accused of crimes dating back to 1969. Furlong says he’s in a...
View ArticleThis week on Bamoseda – (Oct. 25)
http://radio.pmd.rogersdigitalmedia.com/bamoseda/42/BAMOSEDA2012_OCT_25_WEB.mp3 A First Nations power company is the recipient of a national energy award. A private member’s bill to repeal sections of...
View ArticleUN fact-finder arriving in Canada to survey First Nations concerns
OTTAWA – A United Nations fact-finder is arriving in Canada Tuesday to get a first-hand look at the plight of Canada’s First Nations. Law professor James Anaya will speak to First Nations...
View ArticleOmushkegowuk Walkers arrive in Ottawa
OTTAWA – About 120 people gathered on Parliament Hill Monday afternoon, to greet a group of First Nations protesters that walked all the way from Attiwapiskat. On Jan. 4 three men left the Northern...
View ArticleAboriginal protesters blocking Via Rail trains near Napanee
NAPANEE – A railroad blockade has been set up by First Nations in Napanee, between Belleville and Kingston. The blockade is affecting the movement of Via Rail trains on the Toronto-Montreal and...
View ArticleFirst Nations leaders begin the task of finding a new leader
OTTAWA – Aboriginal leaders are gathering in Ottawa today to figure out where to take their fight over education, and to start the process of finding a new leader. The Special Chiefs Assembly has been...
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