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Differences between the Walpole Island Band Council and members of that community have escalated so that there are now calls for the chief''s resignation. The unhappy Ontario community of just over 1,000 has been racked with internal strife, made visible by protests, petitions and the use of what are described by one of the dissident members as goon squad tactics.
"This…
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Over one thousand Inuit are expected to meet at the seventh assembly of the Inuit Circumpolar Conference to be held in Nome, Alaska, July 24 through 28. Inuit from Greenland, Canada, Alaska and Russia meet every three years to discuss issues of common concern, define policies and elect a new council and president to head the conference. Circumpolar Inuit also use the triennial…
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Over one thousand Inuit are expected to meet at the seventh assembly of the Inuit Circumpolar Conference to be held in Nome, Alaska, July 24 through 28. Inuit from Greenland, Canada, Alaska and Russia meet every three years to discuss issues of common concern, define policies and elect a new council and president to head the conference. Circumpolar Inuit also use the triennial…
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A surprise breakthrough has occurred in relations between Crees and Quebec, but not all Cree leaders are certain it's a step in the right direction. Grand Chief Matthew Coon Come, and the Cree chiefs held their first meeting with Quebec Premier Jacques Parizeau on May 23. They agreed to resume formal talks on a wide range of disputed issues-economic devel-opment, infrastructure…
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A surprise breakthrough has occurred in relations between Crees and Quebec, but not all Cree leaders are certain it's a step in the right direction. Grand Chief Matthew Coon Come, and the Cree chiefs held their first meeting with Quebec Premier Jacques Parizeau on May 23. They agreed to resume formal talks on a wide range of disputed issues-economic devel-opment, infrastructure…
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With a backdrop of torrential rain, fleeting shots of lightening and, finally, two huge rainbows, the annual blessing of Lac Ste. Anne was enjoyed by thousands of followers who made the pilgrimage this year.
In between bursts of heavy rain and some small hail stones, the lake was blessed on Tuesday, July 25. The sun that finally broke through the cloud in one corner of the…
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With a backdrop of torrential rain, fleeting shots of lightening and, finally, two huge rainbows, the annual blessing of Lac Ste. Anne was enjoyed by thousands of followers who made the pilgrimage this year.
In between bursts of heavy rain and some small hail stones, the lake was blessed on Tuesday, July 25. The sun that finally broke through the cloud in one corner of the…
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When Grand Chief Harvey Jules died on July 20th, his sudden death marked a great loss to all in the Adams Lake Band and the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs.
At 74 years of age, the retired grand chief was still politically active when what is assumed to be a heart attack took his life.
With over 500 mourners at his funeral of Adams Lake, he was remembered…
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When Grand Chief Harvey Jules died on July 20th, his sudden death marked a great loss to all in the Adams Lake Band and the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs.
At 74 years of age, the retired grand chief was still politically active when what is assumed to be a heart attack took his life.
With over 500 mourners at his funeral of Adams Lake, he was remembered…
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Margaret Mary Pitawanakwat, who won a decade-long battle with the federal government over racial discrimination and sexual harassment, lost her battle with breast cancer at the Regina General Hospital July 12, 1995. She was 45.
While an Elder erected a wreath and burned sweetgrass during a wake held at the Regina Friendship Centre that day, friends and family talked of her…
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Margaret Mary Pitawanakwat, who won a decade-long battle with the federal government over racial discrimination and sexual harassment, lost her battle with breast cancer at the Regina General Hospital July 12, 1995. She was 45.
While an Elder erected a wreath and burned sweetgrass during a wake held at the Regina Friendship Centre that day, friends and family talked of her…
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For Walter Twinn and the other plaintiffs to say their Federal Court challenge to Bill C-31 is not about anything except protecting Indian communities and the members' right to decide who comprises those communities reveals a truly astounding belief in the gullibility of the general public.
Bill C-31 is the 1985 amendment to the Indian Act restoring status to those who…
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For Walter Twinn and the other plaintiffs to say their Federal Court challenge to Bill C-31 is not about anything except protecting Indian communities and the members' right to decide who comprises those communities reveals a truly astounding belief in the gullibility of the general public.
Bill C-31 is the 1985 amendment to the Indian Act restoring status to those who…
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On July 6, 1995, Judge F. Muldoon of the Federal Court trial division dismissed our claim that sections of the Indian Act are unconstitutional as being inconsistent with section 35 of the Constitution of Canada by infringing the Aboriginal and treaty rights of Indian Bands or First Nations to determine their membership.
We will appeal this Judgement in the Federal Court of…
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On July 6, 1995, Judge F. Muldoon of the Federal Court trial division dismissed our claim that sections of the Indian Act are unconstitutional as being inconsistent with section 35 of the Constitution of Canada by infringing the Aboriginal and treaty rights of Indian Bands or First Nations to determine their membership.
We will appeal this Judgement in the Federal Court of…