[NatNews-north] Dene Nation Press Release re Royal Proclamation

- Original Message - From: First Peoples Human Rights Coalition To: firstpeoplesrig...@earthlink.net Sent: Monday, October 14, 2013 7:20 AM Subject: Dene Nation Press Release re Royal Proclamation >From the media release (attached and copied below): "Canada did not have the >legal au

[NatNews-north] Through Lacrosse, Empowerment for First Nations

Through Lacrosse, Empowerment for First Nations A century ago, aboriginal players drew thousands to games. Now the new generation keeps tradition alive. By Megan Stewart, 10 Oct 2013, Megaphone Magazine http://thetyee.ca/Life/2013/10/10/First-Nations-Lacrosse/ Turner Seward (left) with his

[NatNews-north] Rogue page Brigette DePape still protesting Harper

Rogue page Brigette DePape still protesting Harper Senate page who interrupted last throne speech with 'Stop Harper' sign still rallying against Tories By Laura Payton, CBC News Posted: Oct 14, 2013 5:31 AM ET Last Updated: Oct 14, 2013 5:31 AM ET http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/rogue-page-brige

[NatNews-north] What Canada committed against First Nations was genocide. The UN should recognize it

First Nations children hold letters spelling out 'goodbye' at Fort Simpson Indian Residential School in 1922. (J.F. MORAN/LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES CANADA) Fontaine and Farber What Canada committed against First Nations was genocide. The UN should recognize it PHIL FONTAINE AND BERNIE FARBER S

[NatNews-north] First Nations say work already starting on Northern Gateway

First Nations say work already starting on Northern Gateway Yinka Dene Alliance met with UN Special Rapporteur Thursday over their concerns Enbridge is pushing forward. Sara Norman October 13, 2013 2:05 am http://www.news1130.com/2013/10/13/first-nations-say-work-already-starting-on-northern-gate

[NatNews-north] Former treaty negotiator turns to writing

Former treaty negotiator turns to writing Book explores Indigenous identity and highlights challenges and successes of First Nations people CARA MCKENNA / DAILY NEWS OCTOBER 11, 2013 12:00 AM Before Gabriola Island-based author Katherine Palmer Gordon started telling the stories of Indigenous p

[NatNews-north] RCMP Uses Social Media to Bring Missing Aboriginal Women Home

RCMP/Facebook Some of the missing indigenous women highlighted on the Royal Canadian Mounted Police's Facebook page. RCMP Uses Social Media to Bring Missing Aboriginal Women Home Martha Troian 10/11/13 The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) teamed up with the Native Women's Association of Cana

[NatNews-north] Aboriginal women inquiry backed by Conservative Yukon MP. Ryan Leef says inquiry must include participation of the provinces and territories

Aboriginal women inquiry backed by Conservative Yukon MP Ryan Leef says inquiry must include participation of the provinces and territories By Susana Mas, CBC News Posted: Oct 11, 2013 1:24 PM ET Last Updated: Oct 11, 2013 1:24 PM ET http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/aboriginal-women-inquiry-backe

[NatNews-north] Let's hope momentum continues to build

Let's hope momentum continues to build An explanation of the term 'government-to-government' in relation to First Nations issues BY TRACY SAMRA, DAILY NEWSOCTOBER 11, 2013 http://www.canada.com/hope+momentum+continues+build/9027264/story.html We often hear the term "government-to-government" i

[NatNews-north] A look from the outside

A look from the outside By Lethbridge Herald Opinon on October 11, 2013. http://lethbridgeherald.com/commentary/opinions/2013/10/a-look-from-the-outside/ UN official to report on Aboriginal concerns The United Nations often sends envoys to countries to investigate numerous humanitarian issu

[NatNews-north] Signing of deal is 'imminent'

Signing of deal is 'imminent' DAILY NEWSOCTOBER 12, 2013 http://www.canada.com/Signing+deal+imminent/9031268/story.html The Stz'uminus First Nation's long-awaited water and sewer infrastructure is now ready for use, pending the signing of an imminent agreement with the Town of Ladysmith. It

[NatNews-north] UN rep visits Winnipeg, and Manitoba First Nation

UN rep visits Winnipeg, and Manitoba First Nation CBC News Posted: Oct 11, 2013 5:33 PM CT Last Updated: Oct 12, 2013 3:46 PM CT http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/un-rep-visits-winnipeg-and-manitoba-first-nation-1.1991905 ? UN rep visits Manitoba First Nation 2:49 The

[NatNews-north] Seeking Truth and Reconciliation in Vancouver

Seeking Truth and Reconciliation in Vancouver The Truth and Reconciliation Commission examines the sad history of residential schools in Canada CBC News Posted: Oct 12, 2013 3:22 PM PT Last Updated: Oct 12, 2013 3:36 PM PT http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/seeking-truth-and-reconcili

[NatNews-north] Guest column: B.C. was built on racism ...

Guest column: B.C. was built on racism ... BY BILL WILSON, SPECIAL TO THE PROVINCEOCTOBER 10, 2013 http://www.theprovince.com/news/racism/Guest+column+Bill+Wilson+built+racism/9023260/story.html Chief Bill Wilson has dealt with racism and prejudice his whole life, and likens its effect to ho

[NatNews-north] Town nets fish- processing business, Lax Kw'alaams has invested $13 million in plant in hopes of awakening slumbering industry

Town nets fish- processing business Lax Kw'alaams has invested $13 million in plant in hopes of awakening slumbering industry BY JENNY LEE, VANCOUVER SUNOCTOBER 12, 2013 http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Town+nets+fish+processing+business/9030629/story.html One year ago, the tiny coastal B.C

[NatNews-north] Resource revenue needs careful handling

Resource revenue needs careful handling BY DON CAYO, VANCOUVER SUNOCTOBER 12, 2013 http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Resource+revenue+needs+careful+handling/9030637/story.html 'As long as we continue to sell our natural assets to pay for today's needs, our future prosperity will b

[NatNews-north] B.C. study points to inadequate oil spill response system

B.C. study points to inadequate oil spill response system Liberal government says more federal resources needed to protect west coast BY GORDON HOEKSTRA, VANCOUVER SUN, CANADIAN PRESSOCTOBER 11, 2013 2:12 AM http://www.vancouversun.com/news/study+points+inadequate+spill+response+system/9025478/s

[NatNews-north] UN rapporteur visiting Canada at crucial time

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[NatNews-north] Tsawwassen First Nation partners with Maple Reinders to build own sanitary sewer treatment plant

- Original Message - From: my CNW To: Portfolio E-Mail Sent: Friday, October 11, 2013 9:17 AM Subject: Tsawwassen First Nation partners with Maple Reinders to build own sanitary sewer treatment plant my CNW Tsawwassen First Nation Transmitted by CNW Group on : October 11, 201

[NatNews-north] PRESS RELEASE: Canada's Proposed National First Nations Education Act is Not an Act of Reconciliation, FNESC tells UN Special Rapporteur

From: Irma Arkus [mailto:ir...@fnesc.ca] Sent: October-11-13 3:38 PM To: Don Bain Subject: PRESS RELEASE: Canada's Proposed National First Nations Education Act is Not an Act of Reconciliation, FNESC tells UN Special Rapporteur [First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC)]

[NatNews-north] RE: URGENT: SPECIFIC CLAIMS - Chiefs Call on First Nations and Like-minded Organizations to Meet or Beat Support

t they themselves as the Government of the day put in place. From: Don Bain [mailto:d...@ubcic.bc.ca] Sent: October-10-13 9:00 AM To: UBCIC Cc: Jody Woods; dabb...@nntc.ca<mailto:dabb...@nntc.ca> Subject: URGENT: Chiefs Call on First Nations and Like-minded Organizations to Meet or

[NatNews-north] When the UN probes Canada’s First Nations tragedy, don’t expect results

When the UN probes Canada’s First Nations tragedy, don’t expect results HAYDEN KING Contributed to The Globe and Mail Published Thursday, Oct. 10 2013, 12:17 PM EDT

[NatNews-north] Proposed Additions to Reserve Policy - Public Comment Period Extended to October 31, 2013

From: Michael Wernick, SM/DM [mailto:depu...@aadnc-aandc.gc.ca] Sent: October-11-13 7:48 AM Subject: Proposition de politique sur les ajouts aux réserves - Prolongation de la période de commentaires publics jusqu'au 31 octobre 2013 / Proposed Additions to Reserve Policy - Public Comment Period

[NatNews-north] Oliver travels to China to say investment opportunities in Canada not dried up

Oliver travels to China to say investment opportunities in Canada not dried up BY MIKE BLANCHFIELD, THE CANADIAN PRESSOCTOBER 10, 2013 http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Oliver+travels+China+investment+opportunities+Canada+dried/9022929/story.html OTTAWA - Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver

[NatNews-north] First Nations Make Case to UN Special Rapporteur That Gateway Approval Would Violate International Law

October 10, 2013 15:12 ET First Nations Make Case to UN Special Rapporteur That Gateway Approval Would Violate International Law The Yinka Dene Alliance hopes UN envoy's findings will shine a spotlight on Canada and BC's continuing breaches of Indigenous legal rights and interna

[NatNews-north] Oliver gets an earful at LNG Summit

Oliver gets an earful at LNG Summit Justa Monk of the Tl'azt'len First Nation responds to Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver at the B.C. First Nations LNG Summit in Prince George Wednesday. Bill PHILLIPS/Free Press By Bill Phillips - Prince George Free Press Published: October 10, 2013 1:00 P

[NatNews-north] First Nations communities now have more say over local health services

First Nations communities now have more say over local health services 10/10/2013 http://www.cjdccountry.com/News/Story.aspx?ID=2059163 The First Nation's Health Authority now has jurisdiction over aboriginal health

[NatNews-north] Monitors to be placed in hunting ban

Monitors to be placed in hunting ban Yunesit'in (Stone) Chief Russell Myers Ross confirmed Thursday moose monitors will turn away hunters and ATVS in the south Chilcotin. Monica Lamb-Yorski photo By Monica Lamb-Yorski - Williams Lake Tribune Published: October 10, 2013 5:00 PM Updated: October 1

[NatNews-north] Aglukkaq will have final say on controversial Fish Lake mine in B.C. Interior

Aglukkaq will have final say on controversial Fish Lake mine in B.C. Interior GLORIA GALLOWAY OTTAWA - The Globe and Mail Published Thursday, Oct. 10 2013, 11:05 PM EDT Last updated Thursday, Oct. 10 2013, 11:13 PM EDT http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/aglukkaq-will-have-

[NatNews-north] B.C.'s First Nations are suddenly the cool kids

B.C.'s First Nations are suddenly the cool kids Gary Mason The Globe and Mail Published Friday, Oct. 11 2013, 6:00 AM EDT Last updated Friday, Oct. 11 2013, 6:00 AM EDT http://www.theglobeandmail.com/commentary/why-bcs-first-nations-are-suddenly-the-cool-kids/article14809581/ For decades,

[NatNews-north] The Government of Canada welcomes the West Coast Spill Response Study

- Original Message - From: my CNW To: Portfolio E-Mail Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2013 10:25 AM Subject: The Government of Canada welcomes the West Coast Spill Response Study my CNW Transport Canada Government of Canada Transmitted by

[NatNews-north] URGENT: Chiefs Call on First Nations and Like-minded Organizations to Meet or Beat Support

URGENT: Chiefs Call on First Nations and Like-minded Organizations to Meet or Beat Support Despite its public promises that Specific Claims Tribunal decisions would be final and represent lasting resolution of specific claims, on March 21, 2013 Canada applied for an expansive judicial review

[NatNews-north] Victims' families renew call for inquiry

Victims' families renew call for inquiry Brent Braaten, Photographer Family members speak at a healing ceremony at the Native Friendship Centre Monday afternoon. OCTOBER 9, 2013 FRANK PEEBLES CITIZEN STAFF fpeeb...@pgcitizen.ca http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/article/20131009/PRINCEGEORGE010

[NatNews-north] Defer, Deflect, Deny, Destroy: Harper's First Nation Education Act

Defer, Deflect, Deny, Destroy: Harper's First Nation Education Act BY PAMELA PALMATER | OCTOBER 10, 2013 http://rabble.ca/blogs/bloggers/pamela-palmater/2013/10/defer-deflect-deny-destroy-harpers-first-nation-education-act Since the federal government first assumed control over First Nation educ

[NatNews-north] Former hereditary chief jailed for sexual assault

Former hereditary chief jailed for sexual assault By Wawmeesh G. Hamilton - Alberni Valley News Published: October 09, 2013 4:00 PM Updated: October 09, 2013 5:05 PM http://www.albernivalleynews.com/news/227150671.html A former hereditary chief from the Ahousaht First Nation will be going to jai

[NatNews-north] A timeline of B.C.'s treaty negotiations

A timeline of B.C.'s treaty negotiations BY MIKE HAGER, VANCOUVER SUNOCTOBER 8, 2013 http://www.vancouversun.com/news/timeline+treaty+negotiations/9013546/story.html Just one-third of B.C.'s land base is covered by treaties, and little more than half of aboriginal bands are engaged in a trea

[NatNews-north] Proposal to allow First Nations to create satellite reserves alarms municipalities

Proposal to allow First Nations to create satellite reserves alarms municipalities BY KELLY SINOSKI, VANCOUVER SUNOCTOBER 9, 2013 http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Proposal+allow+First+Nations+create+satellite+reserves+alarms+municipalities/9018726/story.html The Musqueam reserve in Vanco

[NatNews-north] First Nations leaders to meet UN regarding Taseko project

First Nations leaders to meet UN regarding Taseko project BY PETER O'NEIL, VANCOUVER SUNOCTOBER 10, 2013 2:01 AM http://www.vancouversun.com/news/First+Nations+leaders+meet+regarding+Taseko+project/9020250/story.html First Nations leaders fighting one of B.C.'s most controversial resource devel

[NatNews-north] United Nations to get an earful from Sask. First Nations

United Nations to get an earful from Sask. First Nations Tyler Clarke Published on October 09, 2013 http://www.paherald.sk.ca/News/Local/2013-10-09/article-3422927/United-Nations-to-get-an-earful-from-Sask.-First-Nations/1 Granted 15 minutes of face time with a United Nations representative, Prin

[NatNews-north] BC First Nations liquefied natural gas summit underway

BC First Nations liquefied natural gas summit underway Wednesday, October 9, 2013 - 4:30 PM By Jonathon Brown Prince George, B.C. Pictured above at a press conference: Aboriginal Relations & Reconciliation Minister John Rustad, Grand Chief Ed John of the Tl'azt'en Nation, Minister of Natural Re

[NatNews-north] UBC-based research could bring clean water to rural and First Nations communities

UBC-based research could bring clean water to rural and First Nations communities By: Karen WangOctober 9, 2013, 2:13pm PDThttp://ubyssey.ca/news/water-treatment-235/ Photo Stephanie Xu / The Ubyssey Water filtration technology being developed at UBC could improve life in rural and First Nati

[NatNews-north] FINAL Notice: UN Special Rapporteur on Indigenous Issues in Vancouver, British Columbia (October 10, 2013)

James Anaya, UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, will be hosting an open, moderated session from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm on October 10, 2013 in Vancouver at the Musqueam Community Centre Gymnasium (6777 Salish Drive - http://goo.gl/maps/qsVnK). The meeting will be closed to medi

[NatNews-north] Madahbee: Stop education 'experiments'

- Original Message - From: my CNW To: Portfolio E-Mail Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2013 12:43 PM Subject: Madahbee: Stop education 'experiments' my CNW Anishinabek Nation Transmitted by CNW Group on : October 9, 2013 15:43 Madahbee: Stop education 'experiments' UOI OFFICES,

[NatNews-north] Media Advisory - First Nations To Discuss Enbridge Pipeline Grievances With UN Special Rapporteur James Anaya

Yinka Dene Alliance October 09, 2013 15:33 ET Media Advisory - First Nations To Discuss Enbridge Pipeline Grievances With UN Special Rapporteur James Anaya Yinka Dene Alliance (YDA) will host a media briefing in downtown Vancouver, immediately following their meeting wi

[NatNews-north] CBC Apologizes Re: Furlong | Trouble in Natuashish comes from the top

- Original Message - From: Kevin Ward To: natnews-north-ow...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2013 9:23 AM Subject: CBC Apologizes Re: Furlong | Trouble in Natuashish comes from the top Editor's Note CBC Apologizes CBC News Posted: Oct 08, 2013 6:29 PM NT Last Updated: O

[NatNews-north] News Release: BC First Nations LNG Summit sets out future for LNG decisions

From: Juli Holloway [mailto:jhollo...@castlemaingroup.com] On Behalf Of Juli Holloway Sent: October-09-13 1:26 PM Subject: BC First Nations LNG Summit sets out future for LNG decisions BC First Nations Liquid Natural Gas Summit: Collaboration on Natural Gas Opportunities Hosted by: Carrier

[NatNews-north] Tsawwassen First Nation chief supports federal policy change

Tsawwassen First Nation chief supports federal policy change Tsawwassen First Nation Chief Bryce Williams File photo By Adrian MacNair - South Delta Leader Published: October 08, 2013 10:00 AM Updated: October 08, 2013 10:16 AM http://www.southdeltaleader.com/news/226927311.html The chief of t

[NatNews-north] From Residential Schools to the First Nations Education Act, colonialism continues

>From Residential Schools to the First Nations Education Act, colonialism >continues BY ÂPIHTAWIKOSISÂN | OCTOBER 8, 2013 http://rabble.ca/blogs/bloggers/apihtawikosisan/2013/10/residential-schools-to-first-nations-education-act-colonialis Education is widely seen as a key component to future

[NatNews-north] NATIVE COURTWORKERS SAY GOODBYE AND THANK YOU FOR QUARTER-CENTURY OF LEADERSHIP

NATIVE COURTWORKERS SAY GOODBYE AND THANK YOU FOR QUARTER-CENTURY OF LEADERSHIP a.. By Debora Steel, October 8, 2013 http://www.hashilthsa.com/news/2013-10-08/native-courtworkers-say-goodbye-and-thank-you-quarter-century-leadership#.UlTLj960pPc.twitter Hugh Braker, now former president of the N

[NatNews-north] Furlong | Trouble in Natuashish comes from the top

Furlong | Trouble in Natuashish comes from the top John Furlong CBC News Posted:Oct 06, 2013 5:49 AM NT Last Updated:Oct 08, 2013 6:41 PM NT http://www.cbc.ca/m/touch/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/1.1912842 A broken beer bottle in the sand in Sheshatshiu. CBC John FurlongEditor's Note: CBC

[NatNews-north] Band members clash over separation and land

Band members clash over separation and land Henry K'odi Nelson of the Dzawada'enuxw First Nation holds a clutch of eagle feathers as he leads the singers and drummers protesting a proposed split of two North Island First Nation bands. The protest took place Saturday morning in front of the Thun

[NatNews-north] Former chief negotiator heads up health authority

Former chief negotiator heads up health authority FOCUS ON WELLNESS: Joe Gallagher, the former chief negotiator for Tla'amin (Sliammon) First Nation, is the chief executive officer of the First Nations Health Authority, which took over health services for BC first nations communities

[NatNews-north] First Nation Education Act will be 'transformational', says Aboriginal Affairs Minister Bernard Valcourt

First Nation Education Act will be 'transformational', says Aboriginal Affairs Minister Bernard Valcourt BY MARK KENNEDY, POSTMEDIA NEWSOCTOBER 8, 2013 http://www.montrealgazette.com/life/First+Nation+Education+will+transformational+says/9013065/story.html Prime Minister Stephen Harper is join

[NatNews-north] Resource rush 'leaves treaties behind'

Resource rush 'leaves treaties behind' Sophie Pierre, serving her third term as head the B.C. Treaty Commission, is a former chair of the Ktunaxa Tribal Council in the Kootenays, which is working towards a treaty with B.C. and Canada. Tom Fletcher/Black Press By Tom Fletcher - BC Local News Pu

[NatNews-north] Vaughn Palmer: B.C.'s readiness to negotiate First Nations treaties questioned

Vaughn Palmer: B.C.'s readiness to negotiate First Nations treaties questioned BY VAUGHN PALMER, VANCOUVER SUN COLUMNISTOCTOBER 8, 2013 http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Vaughn+Palmer+readiness+negotiate+First+Nations+treaties+questioned/9013442/story.html VICTORIA - When Premier Christy Cla

[NatNews-north] B.C. Treaty Commission Report Slams Feds, Province

B.C. Treaty Commission Report Slams Feds, Province CP | By Dirk Meissner, The Canadian Press Posted: 10/08/2013 12:55 pm EDT | Updated: 10/08/2013 7:16 pm EDT http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/10/08/bc-treaty-commission-report_n_4064835.html FOLLOW:Video, B.C. First Nations, BC Politics, Bc Fi

[NatNews-north] Aboriginal Scholarship honours Mayor Mandel

- Original Message - From: my CNW To: Portfolio E-Mail Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2013 9:48 AM Subject: Aboriginal Scholarship honours Mayor Mandel my CNW Syncrude Canada Ltd. Transmitted by CNW Group on : October 8, 2013 12:39 Aboriginal Scholarship honours Mayor Mandel FOR

[NatNews-north] Member of Parliament Daryl Kramp Announces Support for Mohawk Language

- Original Message - From: my CNW To: Portfolio E-Mail Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2013 10:32 AM Subject: Member of Parliament Daryl Kramp Announces Support for Mohawk Language my CNW Government of Canada Transmitted by CNW Group on : October 8, 2013 13:30

[NatNews-north] Special Rapporteur meets with Haudenosaunee

From: First Peoples Human Rights Coalition [mailto:firstpeoplesrig...@earthlink.net] Sent: October-08-13 7:45 AM To: firstpeoplesrig...@earthlink.net Subject: Special Rapporteur meets with Haudenosaunee >From the announcement below: "Among the list of concerns that the >Haudenosaunee discussed

[NatNews-north] Coastal First Nations Press Release: First Nations “Go Undercover” To Ask World’s Largest Oil Tanker Companies Who’s Responsible for Spill Clean-Up Costs in Canada

From: Andrew Frank Sent: October-08-13 8:03 AM Subject: CFN Press Release First Nations “Go Undercover” To Ask World’s Largest Oil Tanker Companies Who’s Responsible for Spill Clean-Up Costs in Canada Opinion from Canada’s top maritime lawyer and oil pollution liability expert contradicts H

[NatNews-north] Tsilhqot'in Call on Harper government to heed the science and ignore industry lobbying in Fish Lake decision

From: J.P. Laplante [mailto:jlapla...@tsilhqotin.ca] Sent: October-08-13 3:31 AM To: J.P. Laplante Subject: NR: Tsilhqot'in Call on Harper government to heed the science and ignore industry lobbying in Fish Lake decision Tsilhqot'in call on Harper government to heed the science and ignore indu

[NatNews-north] The life and times of the Royal Proclamation of 1763 in British Columbia

The life and times of the Royal Proclamation of 1763 in British Columbia by GUEST on OCTOBER 3, 2013 By Neil Vallance and Hamar Foster http://activehistory.ca/2013/10/the-life-and-times-of-the-royal-proclamation-of-1763-in-british-columbia/ [The Royal Proclamation's] force as a statute is analogou

[NatNews-north] The 1763 Royal Proclamation in Historical Context: A special issue of Canada Watch and ActiveHistory.ca

fyi - Original Message - From: "Marc Andr é Robert" To: Sent: Monday, October 07, 2013 1:58 PM Subject: The 1763 Royal Proclamation in Historical Context: A special issue of Canada Watch and ActiveHistory.ca A quick message on this 250th anniversary of the 1763 Royal Proclamation to

[NatNews-north] ENB Vol. 9 No. 603 - Eighth meeting of the Ad-Hoc Open-ended Intersessional Working Group on Article 8(j) and Related Provisions of the Convention on Biological Diversity - Issue #2

ENB Vol. 9 No. 602 - Eighth meeting of the Ad-Hoc Open-ended Intersessional Working Group on Article 8(j) and Related Provisions of the Convention on Biological Diversity - Issue #1 - Original Message - From: IISD Reporting Services To: Earth Negotiations Bulletin Sent: Monday, October

[NatNews-north] Atleo braced for 'paternalistic' throne speech

Atleo braced for 'paternalistic' throne speech By Laura Beaulne-Stuebing | Oct 7, 2013 12:04 pm http://www.ipolitics.ca/2013/10/07/atleo-braced-for-paternalistic-throne-speech/ Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo held a press conference in Ottawa on Mond

[NatNews-north] Time for feds to bring in effective modern treaty implementation policy: land claims agreement coalition

Time for feds to bring in effective modern treaty implementation policy: land claims agreement coalition The willful neglect of the principles expressed in this proclamation underlies the conflict that has characterized this relationship since 1763. While many non-aboriginal Canadians would like

[NatNews-north] Royal Proclamation's 250th anniversary has First Nations reflecting on their rights

Royal Proclamation's 250th anniversary has First Nations reflecting on their rights GLORIA GALLOWAY OTTAWA - The Globe and Mail Published Monday, Oct. 07 2013, 8:52 PM EDT Last updated Monday, Oct. 07 2013, 8:55 PM EDT http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/royal-proclamations-250th

[NatNews-north] AFNQL marks the 250th anniversary of the Royal Proclamation of 1763

- Original Message - From: my CNW To: Portfolio E-Mail Sent: Monday, October 07, 2013 10:30 AM Subject: AFNQL marks the 250th anniversary of the Royal Proclamation of 1763 my CNW Assembly of First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Transmitted by CNW Group on : October 7, 2013 13:

[NatNews-north] News Release: First Nations Leadership Council Honours the 250th Anniversary of the Royal Proclamation

News Release For Immediate Release October 7, 2013 First Nations Leadership Council Honours the 250th Anniversary of the Royal Proclamation Coast Salish Territory (Vancouver, BC) - Today, the BC First Nations Leadership Council recognizes the 250th Anniversary of the Royal Proclamation. On this

[NatNews-north] Aboriginal issues a ‘daunting task’, need cabinet-level attention: Mulcair

ations’ territory and treaty rights. “A lot of the map to solutions has already been drawn out,” Mulcair said. ”But if you don’t bring it to the cabinet table … it’s not going to get done.” Aboriginal issues have found renewed focus from the NDP leader, who spent some of this summer on a “listenin

[NatNews-north] Assembly of First Nations National Chief: 250th Anniversary of Royal Proclamation Opportunity to Reflect and Reset Relationship

- Original Message - From: my CNW To: Portfolio E-Mail Sent: Monday, October 07, 2013 7:01 AM Subject: Assembly of First Nations National Chief: 250th Anniversary of Royal Proclamation Opportunity to Reflect and Reset Relationship my CNW Assembly of First Nations

[NatNews-north] Assembly of First Nations National Chief: 250th Anniversary of Royal Proclamation Opportunity to Reflect and Reset Relationship

my CNW Assembly of First Nations Transmitted by CNW Group on : October 7, 2013 10:00 Assembly of First Nations National Chief: 250th Anniversary of Royal Proclamation Opportunity to Reflect and Reset Relationship OTTAWA, Oct. 7

[NatNews-north] Statement by the Honourable Bernard Valcourt on the 250th Anniversary of the Royal Proclamation of 1763

- Original Message - From: my CNW To: Portfolio E-Mail Sent: Monday, October 07, 2013 7:21 AM Subject: Statement by the Honourable Bernard Valcourt on the 250th Anniversary of the Royal Proclamation of 1763 my CNW Government of Canada Transmitted by CNW

[NatNews-north] United Nations to offer advice on First Nations

United Nations to offer advice on First Nations Envoy starts tour in Vancouver BY PETER O'NEIL, POSTMEDIA NEWSOCTOBER 7, 2013 http://www.leaderpost.com/news/United+Nations+offer+advice+First+Nations/9005217/story.html United Nations indigenous peoples advocate James Anaya arrives in Canada th

[NatNews-north] UN's fact-finder on First Nations sets off on Canadian mission

UN's fact-finder on First Nations sets off on Canadian mission JOE FRIESEN The Globe and Mail Published Sunday, Oct. 06 2013, 4:09 PM EDT Last updated Sunday, Oct. 06 2013, 7:24 PM EDT http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/uns-fact-finder-on-first-nations-sets-off-on-canadian-missio

[NatNews-north] Who will be the next Tecumseh?

Who will be the next Tecumseh? Paul Martin Contributed to The Globe and Mail Published Monday, Oct. 07 2013, 6:00 AM EDT Last updated Monday, Oct. 07 2013, 7:18 AM EDT http://www.theglobeandmail.com/commentary/who-will-be-the-next-tecumseh/article14706358/ This week, the collective conscie

[NatNews-north] Idle No More prepares for day of action

Idle No More prepares for day of action Activists give their take on the movement By Daniel Schwartz, CBC News Posted: Oct 07, 2013 5:08 AM ET Last Updated: Oct 07, 2013 9:37 AM ET http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/idle-no-more-prepares-for-day-of-action-1.1913429 The Idle No More movement has plans

[NatNews-north] Chieftain Metals Announcement of Feasibility Study Review Ignores Major Flaws and Uncertainties of Tulsequah Chief Mine Proposal

October 07, 2013 09:00 ET Chieftain Metals Announcement of Feasibility Study Review Ignores Major Flaws and Uncertainties of Tulsequah Chief Mine Proposal http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/chieftain-metals-announcement-feasibility-study-review-ignores-major-flaws-uncertain

[NatNews-north] Residential Schools Day Students To Launch Class Action Lawsuit

Residential Schools Day Students To Launch Class Action Lawsuit CP | By The Canadian Press Posted: 10/04/2013 11:47 am EDT | Updated: 10/04/2013 1:09 pm EDT http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/10/04/residential-schools-day-students-class-action_n_4044481.html A tin marker, likely issued by

[NatNews-north] Atleo hopes UN visit will 'hold a mirror' to gap between Canada and First Nations

Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn Atleo is hoping a visit by a UN envoy will conclude that past treatment of First Nations can be considered genocide. (DARRYL DYCK For The Globe and Mail) Atleo hopes UN visit will 'hold a mirror' to gap between Canada and First Nations GLORIA GA

[NatNews-north] Harper's Throne Speech to focus on families, sources say

Prime Minister Stephen Harper departs Ottawa on Oct. 3, 2013. Sources say a central theme of his upcoming Throne Speech will be "supporting and protecting families" as the Conservatives try to hone their appeal to middle-class voters. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press) Harper's Throne Speec

[NatNews-north] Media advisory - Minister Valcourt and National Chief Atleo mark the 250th anniversary of the Royal Proclamation

- Original Message - From: my CNW To: Portfolio E-Mail Sent: Friday, October 04, 2013 12:43 PM Subject: Media advisory - Minister Valcourt and National Chief Atleo mark the 250th anniversary of the Royal Proclamation my CNW Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada T

[NatNews-north] Media Advisory: International meeting on biodiversity, indigenous and local communities and traditional knowledge opens Monday in Montreal

- Original Message - From: secretariat To: List of Business Organizations ; List of Education Organizations ; List of ILC Organizations ; List of International Organizations ; List of Non-Governmental Organizations Cc: List of Subscribers to CBD Notifications Sent: Friday, October 04

[NatNews-north] Assembly of First Nations Calls for Immediate Discussions by All Jurisdictions in Effort to Address Concerns of First Nations in New Brunswick

my CNW Assembly of First Nations Transmitted by CNW Group on : October 4, 2013 18:29 Assembly of First Nations Calls for Immediate Discussions by All Jurisdictions in Effort to Address Concerns of First Nations in New Brunswick OTTAWA, Oct. 4, 2013 /CNW/ - Assembly of Firs

[NatNews-north] UN News Release - Canada: New developments and challenges facing indigenous peoples to be examined by UN rights expert

Canada: New developments and challenges facing indigenous peoples to be examined by UN rights expert http://www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=13822&LangID=E GENEVA (3 October 2013) - United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, will

[NatNews-north] Assembly of First Nations National Chief to Attend 8th Annual Sisters In Spirit Vigil in Ottawa, October 4

- Original Message - From: my CNW To: Portfolio E-Mail Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2013 11:01 AM Subject: Assembly of First Nations National Chief to Attend 8th Annual Sisters In Spirit Vigil in Ottawa, October 4 my CNW Assembly of First Nations Transmitted by CNW Group on :

[NatNews-north] Media Advisory: Assembly of First Nations National Chief to Speak to Significance of 250 Years of Royal Proclamation

- Original Message - From: my CNW To: Portfolio E-Mail Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2013 12:01 PM Subject: Media Advisory: Assembly of First Nations National Chief to Speak to Significance of 250 Years of Royal Proclamation my CNW Assembly of First Nations Transmitted by CNW G

[NatNews-north] Fraser Institute Report: Outstanding Aboriginal Land Claims Prevent Mining Investment

Fraser Institute Report: Outstanding Aboriginal Land Claims Prevent Mining Investment CP | By Dene Moore, The Canadian Press Posted: 10/03/2013 5:46 pm EDT | Updated: 10/03/2013 8:05 pm EDT http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/10/03/fraser-institute-report-aboriginal-land_n_4039771.html FOLLOW:V

[NatNews-north] Treaty process has 'hit a wall in many substantive areas'

Treaty process has 'hit a wall in many substantive areas' BY LEXI BAINAS, CITIZENOCTOBER 4, 2013 http://www.canada.com/Treaty+process+wall+many+substantive+areas/8996045/story.html First Nations representatives Jack Smith and Aaron Hamilton gave Lake Cowichan town councillors an update Sept. 24

[NatNews-north] Media Advisory: Assembly of First Nations National Chief to Speak to Significance of 250 Years of Royal Proclamation

my CNW Assembly of First Nations Transmitted by CNW Group on : October 3, 2013 15:00 Media Advisory: Assembly of First Nations National Chief to Speak to Significance of 250 Years of Royal Proclamation OTTAWA, Oct. 3, 2013 /CNW/ - On October 7, the 250th anniversary of the

[NatNews-north] Assembly of First Nations National Chief to Attend 8th Annual Sisters In Spirit Vigil in Ottawa, October 4

my CNW Assembly of First Nations Transmitted by CNW Group on : October 3, 2013 14:00 Assembly of First Nations National Chief to Attend 8th Annual Sisters In Spirit Vigil in Ottawa, October 4 OTTAWA, Oct. 3, 2013 /CNW/ - On October 4, the National Day of Remembrance for M

[NatNews-north] SLIAMMON DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Job Posting: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

From: elaine [mailto:devc...@shawcable.com] Sent: October-03-13 8:49 AM Subject: job posting Elaine Tom SLIAMMON DEVELOPMENT CORP. (604) 483- S L I A M M O N D E V E L O P M E N T C O R P O R A T I O N ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Sliammon Develo

[NatNews-north] Assembly of First Nations Congratulates the B.C. First Nations Health Authority on its Historic First Day

From: Tash Cote [mailto:tc...@afn.ca] Sent: October-02-13 12:52 PM Subject: Assembly of First Nations Congratulates the B.C. First Nations Health Authority on its Historic First Day October 2, 2013 Assembly of First Nations Congratulates the B.C. First Nations Health Authority on its Historic

[NatNews-north] UN Indigenous peoples rapporteur to hold Ottawa press conference on eve of Throne Speech

UN Indigenous peoples rapporteur to hold Ottawa press conference on eve of Throne Speech National News | 02. Oct, 2013 by APTN National News | http://aptn.ca/pages/news/2013/10/02/un-indigenous-peoples-ra

[NatNews-north] UBCIC News Release: Aboriginal Affairs Department’s “Poisonous Atmosphere” Symptomatic of Ottawa’s Failing Relationship with First Nations

NEWS RELEASE October 2, 2013 Aboriginal Affairs Department’s “Poisonous Atmosphere” Symptomatic of Ottawa’s Failing Relationship with First Nations (Coast Salish Territories / Vancouver, October 2, 2013) Earlier this week, APTN exposed an entrenched bureaucratic environment at the Specific Clai

[NatNews-north] Agenda of the visit of the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples to Canada

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[NatNews-north] Why BC Leads in Aboriginal Education

- Original Message - From: C.D. Howe Institute Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2013 7:10 AM Subject: Why BC Leads in Aboriginal Education Why BC Leads in Aboriginal Education

[NatNews-north] New gallery mixes Northwest Coast art with contemporary

New gallery mixes Northwest Coast art with contemporary BY CHERYL ROSSI, VANCOUVER COURIEROCTOBER 1, 2013 http://www.vancouversun.com/travel/gallery+mixes+Northwest+Coast+with+contemporary/8985034/story.html When Haida artist John Bennett moved from Haida Gwaii to Montreal he didn't want to lea

[NatNews-north] AMC stands by Southern Chiefs Organization

AMC stands by Southern Chiefs Organization By: Alexandra Paul Posted: 10/1/2013 4:10 PM | Comments: 18 http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/AMC-stands-by-Southern-Chiefs-Organization-226033381.html JESSICA BURTNICK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS ARCHIVESEnlarge Image SCO Grand Chief Murray Clearsky

[NatNews-north] BC First Nations Health Authority Mark Historic Health Services Takeover

BC First Nations Health Authority Mark Historic Health Services Takeover Northwest First Nations groups react to the changeover in services Katherine Dow 10/1/2013 http://www.cftktv.com/News/Story.aspx?ID=2054200 It'

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