First nations News

Op-Ed: UN probing Canada's human rights record — Really?

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)

In the Media by Karl Gotthardt - 30 comments

Op-Ed: Will Obama grant presidential permit for the Keystone pipeline?

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.

In the Media by Karl Gotthardt - 10 comments

WCEL Senior Lawyer explains Bill C-45, First Nations Rights, FIPA Special

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.

Digital Journal Report by Grace C. Visconti - 2 comments

Chief Adam: Water is at risk with Bill C-45 and FIPA (Part 2) Special

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.

Digital Journal Report by Grace C. Visconti - 4 comments

Chief Adam: Environmental law changes must be challenged (Part 1) Special

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.

Digital Journal Report by Grace C. Visconti - 7 comments

'Idle No More' protests sweep Canada

Thousands of First Nations demonstrators and their supporters rallied for a 'national day of action' across Canada on Wednesday.

In the Media by Brett Wilkins - 2 comments

Canada: Idle No More protests spark meeting with PM Harper Special

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.

Digital Journal Report by Grace C. Visconti - 9 comments

Canada's First Nations rally shut down shopping malls

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.

In the Media by Greta McClain - 2 comments

Op-Ed: Canada-China corporate rights pact needs debate says Maude Barlow Special

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.

Digital Journal Report by Grace C. Visconti - 5 comments

Op-Ed: NAHO folding because of Harper Government's budget cuts

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.

In the Media by KJ Mullins - 2 comments