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On Sept. 9, 1850, the Anishinabek from Georgian Bay and the north shore of Lake Huron came together near Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.
They gathered to negotiate and sign a treaty with William
Benjamin Robinson, a provincial politician appointed to settle outstanding grievances with the Indians and acquire land title for the Crown.
This treaty has become known as…
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On Sept. 9, 1850, the Anishinabek from Georgian Bay and the north shore of Lake Huron came together near Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.
They gathered to negotiate and sign a treaty with William
Benjamin Robinson, a provincial politician appointed to settle outstanding grievances with the Indians and acquire land title for the Crown.
This treaty has become known as…
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The man that helped end the Gustafsen Lake standoff wants no publicity. In his opinion, publicity and power politics are what led to the protracted tensions between the police and the people in the Sundance camp.
"He doesn't want a big name for himself, or to be known," said spiritual healer John Stevens' daughter Philamine. "He is just here to help the people; to pray for…
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The man that helped end the Gustafsen Lake standoff wants no publicity. In his opinion, publicity and power politics are what led to the protracted tensions between the police and the people in the Sundance camp.
"He doesn't want a big name for himself, or to be known," said spiritual healer John Stevens' daughter Philamine. "He is just here to help the people; to pray for…
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Both sides in the debate on Quebec separation are leaving out the First Nations and that's unacceptable, says a Cree leader.
"I'm quite alarmed about the fact that there is no Aboriginal presence in the debate," said Bill Namagoose, executive director of the Grand Council of the Crees.
"That's the challenge ? to get back in a player."
One of the main…
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The Okimaw Ohci Healing Lodge made history Aug. 24 when it opened its doors, becoming the first facility specifically built for federally sentenced Aboriginal female offenders.
The morning was bright, the air fresh and clean, high up in the old forest of the Cypress Hills. This is where the newly constructed Healing Lodge Okimaw Ohci, which translates as Thunder Hills,…
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The Okimaw Ohci Healing Lodge made history Aug. 24 when it opened its doors, becoming the first facility specifically built for federally sentenced Aboriginal female offenders.
The morning was bright, the air fresh and clean, high up in the old forest of the Cypress Hills. This is where the newly constructed Healing Lodge Okimaw Ohci, which translates as Thunder Hills,…
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The month-long armed protest at a site near 100 Mile House, B.C. ended with little ceremony Sept. 17 when Native squatters left their encampment and walked into police custody.
The end of the 30-day occupation of land was engineered by spiritual healer John Stevens. The Stoney Indian from Morley, Alta. was asked to attend the protesters by spiritual leader of the camp,…
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The month-long armed protest at a site near 100 Mile House, B.C. ended with little ceremony Sept. 17 when Native squatters left their encampment and walked into police custody.
The end of the 30-day occupation of land was engineered by spiritual healer John Stevens. The Stoney Indian from Morley, Alta. was asked to attend the protesters by spiritual leader of the camp,…
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"And the winner is"
This familiar phrase will ring out once again as the 1996 Juno Awards take place for the 25th time.
Scheduled for Sunday, March 10 in Hamilton, a Juno is set to go to one of five talented artists in the Best Music of Aboriginal Canada Recording category.
Without a doubt, one of the strongest candidates for the award is nominee Susan…
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"And the winner is"
This familiar phrase will ring out once again as the 1996 Juno Awards take place for the 25th time.
Scheduled for Sunday, March 10 in Hamilton, a Juno is set to go to one of five talented artists in the Best Music of Aboriginal Canada Recording category.
Without a doubt, one of the strongest candidates for the award is nominee Susan…
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Native peoples' languages are receiving a boost in the Northwest Territories in March as a result of a new award program announced in the Legislative Assembly by Premier Don Morin.
Aboriginal Languages Month and Francophone Week is an offshoot of the week originally designated by the Assembly of First Nations to recognize, preserve and advance First Nations languages,…
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Native peoples' languages are receiving a boost in the Northwest Territories in March as a result of a new award program announced in the Legislative Assembly by Premier Don Morin.
Aboriginal Languages Month and Francophone Week is an offshoot of the week originally designated by the Assembly of First Nations to recognize, preserve and advance First Nations languages,…
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Treaty 9 First Nations in Ontario may be in a unique position to negotiate control over more of their natural resources as a result of an administrative oversight when the 1905-06 treaty was signed.
Nishnawbe-Aski Nation's Grand Chief Charles Fox has been reported as saying there is nothing to indicate that Treaty 9 First Nations ever gave up water rights under the treaty…
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Treaty 9 First Nations in Ontario may be in a unique position to negotiate control over more of their natural resources as a result of an administrative oversight when the 1905-06 treaty was signed.
Nishnawbe-Aski Nation's Grand Chief Charles Fox has been reported as saying there is nothing to indicate that Treaty 9 First Nations ever gave up water rights under the treaty…