They said it: Federal budget reaction – StarPhoenix
April 22, 2015 Here’s a look at what some Saskatchewan notables are saying about Tuesday’s 2015 federal budget: Saskatoon Mayor Don Atchison “I wouldn’t call it a budget that’s disappointing…
Ousted Nunatsiavut minister Richard Pamak denies wrongdoing – CBC
Apr 21, 2015 Richard Pamak says he’s shocked by his removal as a minister from the Nunatsiavut government and denies taking any money through travel claims. Pamak, who served as Culture, Recreation…
Budget tops up compassionate care plan, spends more on First Nations education – Alaska Highway News
April 21, 2015 OTTAWA – Those who have to take time away from work to care for a dying loved one will get more help from the federal government. Finance…
Liard First Nation members to meet with 3rd party manager – CBC
Apr 21, 2015 Some First Nation members say social programs languishing Some Liard First Nation members hope a long-awaited meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, will address some of the issues being faced by…
Occupation of premier’s office ends as meetings planned with First Nations over human-waste … – The Province
April 21, 2015 Occupation of premier’s office ends as meetings planned with First Nations over human-waste spreading in Okanagan WEST KELOWNA, B.C. — First Nations leaders say the occupation of…
Tuesday, April 21: Treaty issues run deep – Vancouver Sun
April 20, 2015 Dividing up the country by bloodline is no solution Re: Treaty-making process needs reform, Editorial, April 16 Grand Chief Stewart Phillip’s observation that our treaty-making “conceptual flaws…
Lowest voter turnout may get worse in The Pas byelection: Political scientist – CBC
Apr 21, 2015 The Pas had the lowest voter turnout in the province in the 2011 election On average, only three in 10 people in The Pas constituency vote. In…
Aboriginals benefit from consulting with Ottawa, Christmas says – The Chronicle Herald
April 20, 2015 SYDNEY — Aboriginal people are gaining benefits from the federal government’s constitutional duty to consult over development, says Bernd Christmas. “Generally speaking, I would say the law…
Court decision affirms First Nations landowner rights – Journal of Commerce
Apr 21, 2015 Aboriginal title must be given the same rights as any other private landowner, the B.C. Court of Appeal ruled in a historic decision this month. The ruling…
First Nations end protest at BC premier’s office, say biowaste talks planned – Prince George Citizen
April 20, 2015 WEST KELOWNA, B.C. – First Nations’ leaders say the occupation of Premier Christy Clark’s constituency office is over because the government has agreed to talk about the…
