Aboriginal News

The information in this section is specific to Aboriginal peoples and businesses. For Aboriginal media, please visit the following page: Media and Multimedia

Friday, February 3^rd, 2011

Aboriginal Group Wants $5B Deal Reopened

Source: Edmonton Journal

Band Plans Action Against City, Mill

Source: Daily News

City's First Nations Students Continue Impressive Progress

Source: Daily News

First Nations Children Face Crisis, Advocates to Tell UN

Source: Times Colonist

First Nations Focus on Violence Prevention

Source: Winnipeg Free Press

La réserve d'Opitciwan pourrait perdre ses policiers (In French Only)

Source: La Presse

MPs Wear Seal Pins to Show Support for Industry

Source: The Western Star

Muskowekwan to Vote on Encanto Deal This Month

Source: Leader-Post

Province Aims to Attract More Aboriginal Students

Source: Times Colonist

Survivors Society Not Satisfied with Residential Schools Deal

Source: Winnipeg Free Press

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Thursday, February 2^nd, 2011

Cat Lake Chief Pleads for Drug Abuse Help

Source: Wawatay News

Chilliwack Conference to Foster New and Existing First Nations Businesses

Source: The Times

First Nations Policing to Continue

Source: The Chronicle Herald

MP Talks Opportunities with First Nations Community at Summit

Source: Spruce Grove Examiner

Ontario First Nation Threatens Direct or Legal Action

Source: Toronto Sun

Scugog Island Casino Marks Milestone

Source: Durham Region

Telesat to Spend $40 Million as Share of Upgrade to Northern Broadband Services

Source: Nunatsiaq Online

Value in Aboriginal Program for Non-Aboriginals as Well

Source: Merritt Herald

WL Indian Band to Opt Out of Indian Act Sections

Source: Williams Lake Tribune

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Wednesday, February 1^st, 2011

Flood Deal Accepted

Source: Leader-Post

Historic Day for Conne River

Source: The Coaster

Native Groups Want Money, Environmental Assurances on Gateway

Source: Financial Post

Pikangikum School Year Saved

Source: Kenora Daily Miner and News

Truth and Reconciliation Commission Hearings Underway in P.A.

Source: News Talk 650 CKOM

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Tuesday, January 31^st, 2011

History in the Making - First Nation Gathering

Source: Midnorth Monitor

Moncton Man Wants Mi'kmaq Flag at City Hall

Source: CBC News

Mount Polley Mining Corp. Reaches Deal with Williams Lake Band on Expansion

Source: Winnipeg Free Press

Native Student Funding Focus of Protest this Week

Source: The Sault Star

Nunavut Literacy Council Translates Robert Munsch Book into Inuit Language

Source: Winnipeg Free Press

Réserve des Laurentides: situation explosive entre Hurons et Innus (In French Only)

Source: Le Soleil

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Monday, January 30^th, 2011

Alberta Natives Seek Benefits

Source: Postmedia News

East Kootenay Regional Hospital Unveils New Aboriginal Space

Source: Kootenay News Advertiser

Enhanced Programs Help Aboriginal Students with Grand Erie Board Improve Classroom Performance

Source: CD989

Fed Gov't Signs 'Historic Education Deal' with B.C. and First Nations

Source: QMI Agency

First Nation Uses Youth Group to Tackle Drug Abuse

Source: CBC News

Inuit Traditional Knowledge Reveals Steady Migration of Killer Whales into Nunavut

Source: Nunatsiaq Online

Truth and Reconciliation in P.A.

Source: The Prince Albert Daily Herald

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Sunday, January 29^th, 2011

Alberta First Nation Outraged at Lack of Caribou Protection

Source: CBC News

Attawapiskat: Lots of Love, and Rocks, for a Young Generation

Source: The Star

Chiefs Meet Harper, but Wonder if Ottawa Can Really be Trusted

Source: The Chronicle Herald

Firefighting Gear Donated to Struggling Reserve

Source: Winnipeg Sun

First Nation Gaming Deal Raises Worry

Source: The Chronicle Herald

How First Nations Are Gearing Up for Legal Battle Against Gateway

Source: The Tyee

Sask. Métis, Francophones Sign Solidarity Pact

Source: CBC News

T'Sou-ke First Nation to receive $1M for clean energy

Source: Times Colonist

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Saturday, January 28^th, 2011

Anthology of Aboriginal Writing Set to be Launched

Source: Winnipeg Free Press

Bob Rae trouve la pauvreté autochtone gênante (In French Only)

Source: La Presse Canadienne

District Unveils Aboriginal Academy

Source: Merritt News

Pipeline Will Not Cross Dene Nations Land, Elders Vow

Source: Sun News

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