InFocus: Perspectives on the Working Poor
APTN InFocus with Cheryl McKenzie: In this edition we put the APTN National News series,…
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Internal Aboriginal Affairs study calls for increased Nutrition North funding
The federal government needs to invest more money into its Northern food subsidy program, according to an internal Aboriginal Affairs study.
Tyendinaga Mohawk youth ‘shutting down the highway of tears’
Grade 8 students from the Quinte Mohawk public school just released a compelling album called, The Problem.
Gladue writers hired in four Ontario cities
Legal-Aid Ontario is announcing a much needed expansion of its Gladue system by hiring four new writers in Sudbury, Sault St. Marie, North Bay and Windsor.
AFN National Chief Bellegarde says First Nations will launch constitutional challenge against anti-terror law
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde said the Harper government should expect a First Nation constitutional challenge to its proposed anti-terror law.
Algonquins of Ontario claim facing internal tensions, accusations some involved not Indigenous
Cracks are starting to show within the massive Algonquins of Ontario land claim as the chief of the only federally-recognized First Nation involved in the negotiations […]
Ontario demands Ottawa step up in wake of 3rd train derailment
After this past weekend’s train derailment in northern Ontario several politicians are calling on Ottawa to strengthen rail regulations.
Fundraising blues to save homeless shelter
An Aboriginal homeless drop-in centre might soon be closing its doors.
InFocus: Could an Indigenous School Division turn out more grads than public school?
APTN InFocus with Cheryl McKenzie: Advocates are trying to develop an Indigenous School Division for…