Canada finally backs UN Indigenous declaration
The Canadian government said Friday it had endorsed the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
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Toxic dump fire keeps burning in Iqaluit
Iqaluit’s dump fire has been burning since September and now schools are closing over fears toxic smoke could harm the health of local children.
Canada’s UN arguments trouble TRC commissioner
Canada’s most recent positioning during UN debates on indigenous peoples rights has left one of the main players with the commission delving into the dark history of residential schools wondering if he can ever reconcile with this country.
Elite BC school faces ugly racism charge
An elite British Columbia private school is facing a human rights complaint from an Indian residential school survivor who alleges the institution did little after she faced a racist barrage from a manager who said “all Indians are dirty filthy pigs.”
Hundreds rally for education
Hundreds gathered in the shadow of the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill Thursday, waving flags and placards, drumming and dancing, in one of the largest rallies this year by First Nations people who came from as far away as New Brunswick to demand federal politicians reverse the dismal quality of education on reserves.
‘Our children are not being treated fairly’
Canada desperately needs to invest in Aboriginal education to balance off its looming labour shortage and maintain key social programs like national health care into the future, says Assembly of First Nations national chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo.
Re-elected Phillip: ‘We have to act’
First Nations communities in B.C. are facing “powerful forces” looking to “exploit the land for profit,” said veteran First Nations leader Grand Chief Stewart Phillip Thursday in a victory speech after retaining the post of president for the Union of BC Indian Chiefs during the organization’s annual general assembly.