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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.
The Canadian Centre for Child Protection and the Assembly of First Nations join forces to raise awareness about MissingKids.ca
The Canadian Centre for Child Protection and the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) have come together to continue to raise awareness about a program available to help First Nations and Aboriginal families in their search for missing children. MissingKids.ca, the…
Via CBC
Human Rights Watch alleges Aboriginal girls and women were abused by police
An international human rights organization is calling on the federal government to launch a national inquiry into claims from Aboriginal women of abuse and threats by RCMP officers in northern British Columbia.
Human Rights Watch, has brought worldwide attention to victims…
“Idle No More is a wakening to all the people of this land,” said Samson Cree Elder Cecil Nepoose.
That thought was just one of many shared by a panel of six at the University of Alberta, who spoke about the movement in a three-hour presentation on Feb. 8.
“What we heard from the panelists today is that the Idle No More movement has meant numerous things to Indigenous peoples,”…
UPDATE:
Friday, March 22, 2013
Senator Patrick Brazeau, through his lawyer, entered a plea of not guilty on the charges he is facing as a result of alleged incidents that occurred on Feb. 7, 2013.
Brazeau remains suspended (with pay) from the Senate until the conclusion of court proceedings on the charges.
In a statement to the…
In a news release the Métis Nation – Saskatchewan stated it is disappointed with the decision by the Government of Canada to appeal the Harry Daniels et al v. Canada case.
"It is no surprise that the federal governmet has appealed the Daniels decision," said Robert Doucette, President of Métis Nation – Saskatchewan.
"However, we believe that the decision to appeal is a…
Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall is rethinking his government’s engagement with First Nations. The premier said there could be change in the air, and Wall is considering less facilitation not more, and more direct action in such areas as job training. “What’s missing is not necessarily more facilitation or more roundtables with FSIN or chiefs,” said Wall. “In fact, you might see us moving away…
Batchewana First Nation is working towards creating a First Nations wind farm partnership with Calgary company BluEarth Renewables. The groups have just completed the renewable energy approval application for the 60-megaWatt Bow Lake Wind Project and if all goes well construction on the first phase of the wind farm could begin this year. Batchewana Chief Dean Sayers said the community will…
The Saskatoon Police Service said they cannot let unsubstantiated claims of “starlight tours” stand unchallenged or uninvestigated. The service is calling on the man who leveled an allegation against, them to come forward. He claimed that he had recently been taken on one of the infamous tours, driven outside the city and forced to walk home in freezing temperatures. The 19-year-old man has…
The 13-point declaration that ended Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence’s hunger strike on Jan. 24 is neither a way for her to save face nor an unrealistic set of goals.
“It’s an absolute victory,” said Danny Metatawabin, spokesperson for Spence.
Metatawabin helped draft the declaration, which he said was not prompted by pressure placed on Spence or Cross Lake First Nation Elder…
“The way we see it,” Sylvia McAdam tells Windspeaker, “we’re just going to keep moving on until our goal of Indigenous sovereignty and the protection of land and water is in place.”
As one of the four Saskatchewan women who founded the Idle No More movement late last year–a phenomenon which in only two months has transformed the conversation in Canada around Indigenous People –McAdam…
Success is not defined by a single meeting with the Prime Minister. Success is about what led up to the Jan. 11 meeting with him and what will follow.
“At the end of the day, what’s most important is that we had an eight-point consensus document … but it’s only going to mean something if we continue to gather strength and keep the pressure on,” said Snuneymuxw Nation Chief Doug White.…
Windspeaker: What one quality do you most value in a friend?
Wawmeesh George Hamilton: Family. Being as close — if not closer — than family.
W: What is it that really makes you mad?
W.G.H: Corrupt Indian politicians that ruin it for those leaders who legitimately toil for their people.
W: When are you at your happiest?
W.G.H: When I’m with my family,…
Draw, draw, draw and then draw some more
As lung cancer sapped the strength of Inuit artist Kenojuak Ashevak, best known for her colorful image of The Enchanted Owl first produced on Canada’s 1970 six cent stamp, she unfalteringly created art.
“There she would be on her mattress, lying on her stomach, drawing, drawing, drawing,” said nephew Tim Pitsiulak. “Northern houses become…
Artist—D.M. Lafortune
Song—Minuet For the Staircase Children
Album—Beauty and Hard Times
Year—2012
This is one of those albums that is surprising because of the depth of the content, both lyrically and musically. D.M. is the phonetic spelling of Diem Lafortune, who is clearly a poet, a singer and a musician. The music is a marriage of both Aboriginal culture and…