Senate Committee Hears First Nations Status Debate

by | Jul 26, 2011 | 2010

Senate Committee Hears First Nations Status Debate Tuesday, December 07, 2010 at 14:17     Ottawa’s Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights got an earful yesterday on the issue of First Nations citizenship.   A number of speakers from different Aboriginal...

Selection Of Claims Tribunal Judges Concerns AFN

by | Jul 26, 2011 | 2010

Selection Of Claims Tribunal Judges Concerns AFN Tuesday, December 07, 2010 at 13:57     A national Aboriginal leader is expressing concern with the country’s Specific Claims Tribunal.   Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn Atleo says he is concerned...

Older Montreal Lake Job Seekers Getting Help

by | Jul 26, 2011 | 2010

Older Montreal Lake Job Seekers Getting Help Tuesday, December 07, 2010 at 13:54     A program to help older workers re-enter the workforce is now underway at Montreal Lake Cree Nation.   The Target Initiative for Older Workers includes 12 weeks of in-class learning...

Aboriginal Groups Mark Sombre Anniversary

by | Jul 26, 2011 | 2010

Aboriginal Groups Mark Sombre Anniversary Tuesday, December 07, 2010 at 13:45     A day of violence against women was marked and mourned in North Battleford by two Aboriginal groups yesterday.   On December 6th, 1989, Marc Lepine murdered 14 women in a Montreal...

Website Focuses On Immunization Among Aboriginals

by | Jul 26, 2011 | 2010

Website Focuses On Immunization Among Aboriginals Tuesday, December 07, 2010 at 13:15     A new website is aimed at providing Aboriginal people with the benefits and risks of immunizations.   The National Aboriginal Health Organization has launched...

Program Draws More Homeless Clients Than Expected

by | Jul 26, 2011 | 2010

Program Draws More Homeless Clients Than Expected Tuesday, December 07, 2010 at 13:08     An Aboriginal organization in Prince Albert says the number of homeless people in the community is much higher than most people realize.   Homes for the Homeless is a joint...