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Established in 1983 to serve the needs of northern Alberta, Windspeaker became a national newspaper on its 10th anniversary in 1993.
For Victor Lethbridge, being shortlisted with authors who have followed their writing passion for years is accomplishment enough. After all, Lethbridge is late coming to the writing party.
His second book, Little Chief and the Gifts of Morning Star, was one of five titles shortlisted for the 2014-2015 First Nation Communities Read program, which took submissions of children’s books that…
Though she still only has a limited amount of field lacrosse experience, an Aboriginal teen from British Columbia will soon by heading to the U.S. on a scholarship.
Selena Lasota, an 18-year-old who lives in Campbell River and is a member of the Katzie First Nation, accepted a scholarship offer from Illinois’ Northwestern University Wildcats.
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Lasota, a box lacrosse…
Beverly Jacobs knows what it would mean to end violence against Aboriginal women, but it’s too late to bring back her murdered niece.
On June 13, Jacobs was a witness to the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to end all forms of violence against Aboriginal women and girls. It was signed by leaders from the provincial government, including Premier Christy Clark, and…
Girl decides to tackle leukemia through traditional therapy
The decision by Makayla Sault, 10, to discontinue chemotherapy and instead use traditional medicine to treat her leukemia raises a number of legal concerns, including the complexity of Canada’s child welfare laws. There have been questions about whether Makayla received special treatment from the Children’s Aid…
Cup Winners Again
For the second time in three years Dwight King and Jordan Nolan managed to capture hockey’s most prestigious trophy. King, a Metis from Meadow Lake, Sask., and Nolan, an Ojibwe from Ontario’s Garden River First Nation, are members of the Los Angeles Kings.
The Kings captured the Stanley Cup on home ice on June 13, with a 3-2 double overtime…
Six years ago on June 11, 2008, Prime Minister Stephen Harper offered an apology on behalf of Canada to Aboriginal people for the treatment they suffered at residential schools, calling it “a sad chapter in our history.”
Toronto’s Aboriginal community marked the anniversary of the apology with a five km walk and run billed as the Walk/Run for Truth, Justice and Reconciliation. Council…
Bill C-10, the Contraband Tobacco Bill, was one of the many issues discussed at the 40th Annual All Ontario Chiefs Assembly that took place in Toronto from June 9 to June 11. The chiefs were unanimous in their rejection of Bill C-10 calling it a direct attack on the livelihood of First Nations people.
At the press conference held June 10, Ontario Regional Chief Stan Beardy said, “We…
It has taken seven years, but Lucas Degerness’ father has finally acknowledged his son’s disappearance.
On Luke’s 21st birthday this January, his father posted a “happy birthday” message on Facebook and added, “Don’t you think it’s time to come home?”
This reluctance to look at Luke’s disappearance as more than a case of “boys-being-boys” or males being capable of taking care of…
Another potential candidate to replace former Assembly of First Nations national chief Shawn Atleo has put his name forward.
Ghislain Picard, the assembly’s regional chief for Québec and Labrador, revealed to Windspeaker that he is “reflecting hard” about a run for leadership on a platform of reforming the organization and bringing it back to its advocacy roots.
That puts the 59-…
Three days after the federal government granted approval to the $7-billion Enbridge Northern Gateway oil sands pipeline, a group of women in Gitgaat First Nation held the first — albeit symbolic — blockade of the controversial project.
It is no doubt the first of many to come, as opposition continues amongst many First Nations in the province, who say they will never back down and allow…
By Judith Lavoie
Writer, DeSmog Canada
Printed with permission of www.troymedia.com
Every day British Columbians flick on light switches, power up their computers and cook dinner, confidently expecting the power supply will not fail them.
The expectation that reliable electric power will be available is emphasized by BC…
Let’s get ready to rumble...The iconic catchphrase of American ring announcer Michael Buffer seems an appropriate way to start a rematch between coastal nations (BC and Atlantic) versus, well, everybody else. If the Special Chiefs Assembly held in Ottawa May 27 is any indication, the Assembly of First Nations Annual General Assembly scheduled for Halifax July 15 to 17, with a preliminary…
Dear Editor:
Prime Minister Stephen Harper has decided to stand with Enbridge and move against the wishes of many First Nations and British Columbians. First Nations must now urgently prepare to handle the tremendous pressures that will emerge to transport bitumen in their territories and through the coastal waters of B.C.
It is critical that First Nations in B…
Government of Canada Accepts Recommendation to Impose 209 Conditions on Northern Gateway Proposal
Proponent must
demonstrate how conditions will be met, undertake further consultations
with Aboriginal communities as part of next steps in…
The Iroquois Nationals will be looking to capture some hardware at the world men's field lacrosse championships, which will run July 10 to July 19 in Denver, Colorado.
The Iroquois Nationals are one of a record 38 teams that will participate in the world tournament, which is staged every four years. But they are one of only six teams that will compete in the highest calibre Blue…