Child suicide pact draws criticism
A few weeks ago we had a story about a suicide pact among 30 youth in Vancouver and mostly were Aboriginal.
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Aboriginal children make suicide pact
Community groups in Vancouver were sounding alarm bells Tuesday.
Senate committee wraps up cross-country consultation on off-reserve First Nations people
Members of the Senate committee on human rights wrapped up a cross-Canada tour in Vancouver.
Outrage after RCMP officer cleared in beating that left man with brain injury
Crown prosecutors in British Columbia have recommended no charges be laid against an RCMP officer in the beating of a 47 year-old man.
Loss of traditional diet, poverty causes of diabetes: research
Diabetes is a major concern for Aboriginal people.
Musqueam First Nation wins Marpole victory
After a five-month long protest, the Musqueam First Nation are victorious in their bid.
Furlong denies abusing First Nations students, threatens legal action
Facing explosive allegations of abuse, John Furlong, CEO of the Vancouver Olympic Committee, held a press conference to deny he mistreated First Nations students while a Catholic missionary.
Anishinaabe Iraq war vet completes cross-country walk with Indian Act chained to body
After 135 days walking across the country, Leo Baskatawang, an Iraq war veteran, climbed the stairs to Parliament Hill Tuesday dragging a copy of the Indian Act attached to his waist by a length of chain.
Day school lawsuit launched against Ottawa
When you think of residential schools, you think of children who were only allowed to leave for special holidays to visit their families.
