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.

Proponent must
demonstrate how conditions will be met, undertake further consultations
with Aboriginal communities as part of next steps in regulatory process

Government of Canada - June 17

Release: Natural Resources Canada

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 Division. Those in the highest grouping are eligible for the event's gold, silver and bronze medals.

Participants are once again being sought for a  celebrity golf tournament that will raise funds for a proposed Aboriginal hockey academy in Alberta.

The fourth annual tournament will be staged on Aug. 11 at the Heritage Pointe Golf Club in De Winton, located just south of Calgary.

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
victory over the New York Rangers. With the win, Los Angeles won the
National Hockey League's best-of-seven championship final series 4-1.

For Sarah Stephens and Jasmine Dionne being
recipients of this year’s Belcourt Brosseau Métis Award will make a difference.

“These awards have provided an opportunity
to focus and concentrate more on my studies, which has allowed me to achieve a
3.9 GPA. More time has equated to becoming a stronger nurse practitioner and
educate about cultural safety in the workplace. Upon completion of the program,
I will be the youngest nurse practitioner in Alberta,” said Stephens, a nurse
practitioner at Athabasca University.

On Friday, June 13th the Los Angeles Kings defeated the New York Rangers in double overtime to win their second Stanley Cup in three years.

The team ended their longest ever playoff game with a goal from Alec Martinez with 5:17 left in the second overtime period.

For the second time in three years Dwight King and Jordan Nolan managed to capture hockey's most prestigious trophy. King, a Métis from Meadow Lake, Sask., and Nolan, an Ojibwe from Ontario's Garden River First Nation, are members of the Los Angeles Kings.

Release: Assembly of First Nations Acknowledges 6th Anniversary of Parliament's Apology for Indian Residential Schools, Urges Full Implementation of Settlement Agreement & Concrete Steps Toward Real Reconciliation