Manitoba ‘forgotten reserve’ in losing battle with flood waters
Another Manitoba First Nation faces record flooding. Lake St. Martin is located 300 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg.
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WikiLeaks Kanesatake revelations has community members calling for public inquiry
A new batch of WikiLeaks cables includes some interesting details about the botched raid in 2004 of Kanesatake.
Alberta oil spill fears flowing north
First Nations leaders in the Northwest Territories are also concerned over the oil spill in northern Alberta.
Alberta waited 5 hours before telling Lubicon chief of spill
The First Nations people living downwind from Alberta’s worst oil spill in over 30 years say their children are falling ill from the spill’s emissions.
Alberta government putting Lubicon in danger: Atleo
The Alberta government is putting the Lubicon Cree in danger by refusing to believe the community is suffering from serious ailments caused by the spill of 28,000 barrels of crude oil on their territory, said Assembly of First Nations national Chief Shawn Atleo.
US wanted AG Fraser for top UN job: US diplomatic cables
Apparently impressed with her work, the U.S. government tried to entice Auditor General Sheila Fraser to take a job as the United Nation’s top auditor, according to a “confidential” diplomatic cable obtained by APTN National News.
NWT devolution deal headed for court battle: Erasmus
The Northwest Territories devolution agreement was one of the key issues during the federal election.
Yinka Dene turn up heat on CIBC, Enbridge
The oil spill in Alberta has heightened the fears of the many First Nations opposed to new oil projects.
Yukon RCMP again facing probe
The Yukon RCMP is facing another investigating after their officers were accused of roughing up a First Nations woman.