First nations News
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Calgary -
This is an interview with Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation’s lawyer Larry Innes about Enbridge’s Northern Gateway Project approval, the Jackpine mine consent, First Nations’ land and water rights, regulatory protection, a vision for Canada and more.
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Edmonton -
The national Truth and Reconciliation events came to a finish in Edmonton, with the final one held March 27-30 at the Shaw Conference Centre.
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Edmonton -
On February 23 the Edmonton Interfaith Centre presented the Butterfly Moon Project, an information session based on Cree culture and spirituality.
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Scarborough -
This is Part 2 of an Interview with Abha Parajulee about the study done with University of Toronto PhD supervisor Frank Wania that sheds light on emissions where oil sands production is occurring.
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Scarborough -
This is an interview with Abha Parajulee about the study done with University of Toronto PhD supervisor Frank Wania: Evaluating Officially Reported Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Emissions in the Athabasca Oil Sands Region with a Multimedia Fate Model.
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Neil Young's Honour the Treaties tour with Diana Krall has concluded, but the massive attacks directed at him for his criticism of Alberta's tar sands continue.
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Calgary -
This is an Interview with Ecojustice lawyer Barry Robinson about the Joint Review Panel outcome and more. Barry acted as legal counsel to three environmental groups in the Joint Review Panel hearings into the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline.
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Calgary -
Today, the long awaited Joint Review Panel released a lengthy report recommending approval of Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline but with 209 conditions. Environmental groups vow to stop it for the sake of our climate, land and water.
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Edmonton -
First Nations from Treaty 6-8 joined with Idle No More for a Peaceful Solidarity Rally with Indigenous People and Canadians, on November 28, 2013 at the Alberta Legislature building.
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On November 16, 2013, thousands of Canadians will gather including environmental organizations, community groups, and First Nations for the “Defend our Climate, Defend our Communities” national day of action to protest pipeline expansion.
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Vancouver -
UBCIC Grand Chief Stewart Phillip warns that a human rights conflict is imminent if the Indian Act is dissolved, dismantling Indigenous land rights and allowing unprecedented resource development by foreign investors causing environmental consequences.
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Vancouver -
UBCIC Grand Chief Stewart Phillip gives a comprehensive summary into the background of Aboriginal land rights, the dissolution of the Indian Act, and the struggle to maintain their distinct culture, heritage, and sacred spiritual practices.
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Calgary -
This is an Interview with Simon Dyer, Policy Director, Pembina Institute, about an attempt by the Government of Alberta to ban the Oil Sands Environmental Coalition from an oilsands hearing. Justice Richard Marceau overturned the “biased” request.
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Vancouver -
Leadnow mobilizes widespread support for the Canada-China Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA or FIPPA). If ratified, Canada would be bound to this agreement for 31 years, undermining democratic control of our natural resources.
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Milk River -
Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park in Alberta also known as the Áísínai'pi National Historic Site, has more than 50 rock art sites of petroglyphs and pictographs that are between 3,500 – 5,000 years old. This area is sacred to the Blackfoot Nation.
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Vancouver -
Aboriginal Community of Greater Vancouver celebrated its annual Aboriginal Day on Coast Salish Territory. This year the celebration was held at Trout Lake Park in Vancouver.
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Oshawa -
This weekend, the Oshawa and Durham Region Métis Council hosts its 7th annual Métis Heritage Celebration. The event includes traditional games, art, craft goods, music and dancing.
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Vancouver -
MP Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) discusses implications of the Canada-China Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPPA or FIPA), encourages transparency and consultation with Canadians and First Nations before it’s ratified.
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Calgary -
The B.C. Liberal government rejected the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline project shortly after they were elected to office. The project was fraught with conflict, and analysis of evidence for this pipeline approval was thorough and relentless.
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Ottawa -
The UN will be probing Canada's human rights record, with particular emphasis on First Nations and women. The Harper government has agreed to the probe, but has some serious questions regarding some members of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC)
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Washington -
The governments of Canada and Alberta are hedging their bets on President Obama approving the XL Keystone pipeline. The $64 dollar question is whether President Obama will give the go ahead in the name of North American energy independence.
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Vancouver -
West Coast Environmental Law Senior Lawyer Jessica Clogg explains ramifications of Bill C-45, First Nations Rights, and FIPA. Jessica provides legal and strategic support to First Nations to help protect land and resources of their territories.
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Fort Chipewyan -
This Interview (Part 2) features a candid discussion with Chief Allan Adam of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation. He discusses how FIPA and Bill C-45 will affect rights to quality water, First Nations Treaty rights, and the lives of ordinary citizens.
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Fort Chipewyan -
This Interview (Part 1) features a candid discussion with Chief Allan Adam of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation. He discusses the Idle No More grassroots movement, FIPA, Bill C-45, and how people should unite to challenge the environmental law changes.
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Thousands of First Nations demonstrators and their supporters rallied for a 'national day of action' across Canada on Wednesday.
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Calgary -
On January 11, 2013, Prime Minister Stephen Harper will meet with First Nations leaders to discuss treaty, Aboriginal rights, and economic development. First Nation Leaders demanded this meeting that was inspired by the grassroots movement Idle No More.
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Saskatoon -
Thousands of First Nations protesters descended on Canada's Saskatoon mall, Parliament Hill and other locations around Canada as part of "Idle no More" protests on Thursday.
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Calgary -
The NEXEN takeover by China National Offshore Oil Corp has been given a 30 day extension and may be extended again as opposition continues to grow from all factions with the exception of investors and the energy sector.
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Quietly on Thursday the Harper Government cut funding to the National Aboriginal Health Organization. Canadian citizen tax dollars appear to be needed more for military expenditures than for one of the most important Aboriginal programs in the nation.
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Toronto -
Activists staged a panel discussion in Toronto on Tuesday concerning the Tar Sands, ethical oil, and First Nations land rights
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Food served at the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society during the pow-wow event.
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Protesters at the Idle No More rally.
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John Somosi of the Saskatchewan Métis displays his traditional craftwork at the Métis Heritage Celebration
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(From left) Ted McNally (Métis), Kelly Paquette, Rick Paquette (Métis) and Andre Bosse (Métis) pose for a photo inside a traditional teepee at Métis Heritage Celebration in Oshawa
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Truth and Reconciliation National Event in Edmonton. Interfaith discussion panel.
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Group singing during the pow-wow at the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society.
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Truth and Reconciliation National Event in Edmonton. Healing Walk.
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Protesters from First Nations communities
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Idle No More protesters in Vancouver, BC in December, 2012
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Group dancing during the pow-wow at the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society.
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