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Editorial: A lesson in hope for First Nations – Calgary Herald

FEBRUARY 17, 2014 The handing over of education to Canada’s First Nations is a rejuvenating moment for aboriginal communities. The $1.25 billion over three years which the federal government has…

Mixed reactions to federal budget – Law Times

17 February 2014 The federal government’s proposal to eliminate the immigrant investor and entrepreneur programs in the 2014 budget should come as “no surprise” for immigration lawyers, says a lawyer…

Over-imprisonment of indigenous peoples a ‘national emergency’ – The Australian

FEBRUARY 18, 2014 THE over-imprisonment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is a “national emergency” that needs to be immediately addressed according to the peak body, Aboriginal and Torres…

Government’s alcohol inquiry to focus on Indigenous communities – SBS

17 FEB 2014 The Abbott government has confirmed it will go ahead with an inquiry into alcohol use in Indigenous communities. Despite originally being heralded as an inquiry into alcohol…

Multimedia launch opens two-week celebration of Inuit language in … – Nunatsiaq News

February 18, 2014 Extra week expands activities to Nunavut schools Nunavut’s two-week celebration of the Inuit language opened Feb. 17 with a challenge to Inuit language-speakers to “go beyond their…

Mishkeegogamang chief says community ‘immobilized’ by fire deaths – CBC.ca

Feb 17, 2014 The chief of Mishkeegogamang First Nation in northwestern Ontario says the community has been immobilized by shock since a deadly house fire broke out last Thursday. “[It’s]…

Parents accuse referee of knocking 12-year-old to the ice after fight … – National Post

Parents accuse referee of knocking 12-year-old to the ice after fight breaks out at peewee hockey game in Winnipeg February 18, 2014 A 12-year-old hockey player and his parents are…

Brian Sinclair inquest’s value questioned as hearings resume – CBC.ca

Feb 18, 2014 The inquest into the death of Brian Sinclair, who died after waiting 34 hours in a Winnipeg hospital’s emergency room for care, resumes today amid questions from…

New Prosperity mine: More at stake than a $1-billion mine – Vancouver Sun

Decision on B.C.’s New Prosperity project will set national tone for Ottawa-aboriginal relations, First Nations warn FEBRUARY 17, 2014 OTTAWA — Lobbying has intensified as the Harper government prepares to…

A Tribe Called Red ready to celebrate First Nations culture at … – The Province

A Tribe Called Red ready to celebrate First Nations culture at Talking Stick Festival FEBRUARY 17, 2014 Earlier this month two members of the U.S. Congress stole a few rays…

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