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The First Nation communities that are party to the numbered treaties have voted to unify and speak with one voice, and they intend that voice to be heard at the First Ministers' Meeting (FMM) in Kelowna this month.
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The First Nation communities that are party to the numbered treaties have voted to unify and speak with one voice, and they intend that voice to be heard at the First Ministers' Meeting (FMM) in Kelowna this month.
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It's only the executive summary of what will surely be a much more detailed and lengthy report, but what is visible in the leaked eight-page sample of what's coming in the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Renewal Commission's report will intrigue all who follow First Nations politics.
The "final report" of the renewal commission is entitled, "A Treaty Among Ourselves." Dated Sept. 29, the report says the commission will table 47 recommendations and "a plan to implement" them when it reports to the chiefs at a special assembly planned for sometime in December.
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On Oct. 21, after many twists and turns in the case, the Supreme Court of Canada issued the final word on Blackwater, a claim for compensation for abuse experienced at the United Church-run Port Alberni Indian Residential School.
The case is named after the original lead claimant, Willie Blackwater, who is no longer part of the case. Frederick Barney, now the lead claimant, will receive $200,000 in damages.
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On Oct. 21, after many twists and turns in the case, the Supreme Court of Canada issued the final word on Blackwater, a claim for compensation for abuse experienced at the United Church-run Port Alberni Indian Residential School.
The case is named after the original lead claimant, Willie Blackwater, who is no longer part of the case. Frederick Barney, now the lead claimant, will receive $200,000 in damages.
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Dear Editor:
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Dear Editor:
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Dear Editor:
Reading about your Lubicon Crees under siege-again in Windspeaker's October issue was very disturbing. I am a First Nations' descendent and I truly believe in saving our culture and traditional way of life. When I read your article and learned how unfair the government has treated the Lubican Nation I understood more how the government deals with First Nations' issues.
When our people come out of the grips of the government hands controlling our rights to land and resources, they will find ways to "put-off" our interests.
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Dear Editor:
Reading about your Lubicon Crees under siege-again in Windspeaker's October issue was very disturbing. I am a First Nations' descendent and I truly believe in saving our culture and traditional way of life. When I read your article and learned how unfair the government has treated the Lubican Nation I understood more how the government deals with First Nations' issues.
When our people come out of the grips of the government hands controlling our rights to land and resources, they will find ways to "put-off" our interests.
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Dear Editor:
Re: Lubicon Cree-Windspeaker October 2005
Once again, the Lubicon Cree are moving into the spotlight, or at least the leaders are. A Lubicon delegation will be going to Geneva to witness the United Nations Human Rights Committee question Canada on its unethical tactics of negotiation.