Experts explore creation of Indigenous court system
A group of legal and indigenous experts in Winnipeg are proposing a new kind of justice system for Aboriginal People.
First Nations
Poisonous atmosphere inside Aboriginal Affairs branch delaying settlement of treaty-related claims: letter
First Nation claims seeking redress from Ottawa over treaty-related wrongs face months-long delays over “insignificant issues,” according an anonymous letter to Aboriginal Affairs Minister Bernard Valcourt penned by bureaucrats working in the departmental branch that handles the files.
Schooling of First Nations students in Manitoba in serious jeopardy
Across the country most of the kids are already back in school, but for some youth from northern Manitoba the hope of being back in the classroom may be over before it’s even begun.
New Obomsawin film targets First Nations schools' underfunding
The filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin is being praised for her latest film called “Hi Ho Mistahey” that premiered at the Toronto international film festival.
Calling Lake using sports to build confidence
An Aboriginal community in northern Alberta has taken a big step in trying to keep its kids out of trouble.
Child suspected of killing young boy on Saskatchewan First Nation
A small First Nation in Saskatchewan is grieving after a six year-old boy was found badly beaten last week.
First Nations protestors rally at Ontario premier's home
They hoped it would be a rude awakening for the premier of Ontario Sunday morning.
First Nations protestors rally at Ontario premier’s home
They hoped it would be a rude awakening for the premier of Ontario Sunday morning.
Youth forum empowers Quebec First Nations youth
The Quebec First Nations youth forum was in full swing last week.
