Historic belt brought to Ottawa in bid to retie Crown, First Nations
Winnipeg Free Press
OTTAWA - A historic wampum belt is being used today for the first time in centuries to help retie the relationship between First Nations and the Crown. Aboriginal leaders from Ontario have brought the replica of the 1764 Treaty of Niagara belt with
Two Manitoba First Nations get more autonomy
Winnipeg Free Press
The Long Plain and Buffalo Point First Nations are about to get more autonomy, Ottawa announced today. The two Manitoba First Nations will begin a process to opt out of the 34 land-related sections of the Indian Act and assume greater control over ...
9 aboriginal movers and shakers you should know
Vancouver Sun
Many aboriginals across the country aren't waiting for the federal government to intervene — they're taking concrete steps to force change in their communities, and in Canada. Here's a list of nine people who are each making a difference today.
First Nationsget broad promises on Indian Act, development
CBC.ca
The government is taking a small step toward First Nations governance, promising to remove barriers to self-determination and introduce new mechanisms to update the Indian Act. But while they also agreed on developing economic opportunities for First
Mouldy homes on First Nations reserves a national crisis, UVic study says
Vancouver Sun
Almost half the homes on First Nations reserves in Canada are mouldy and the high levels of toxins are making people sick, University of Victoria researchers say. The problem amounts to a national crisis, but, despite a patchwork of programs, ...
Preventing obesity in aboriginal kids needs to start with parental support: study
Winnipeg Free Press
OTTAWA - Strategies to prevent obesity among aboriginal children must begin with an understanding of the unique social and historical factors that shape their broader community, a study suggests. “There needs to be a focus on improving the risk factors ...