Federal Court affirms rights of Metis and non-status Indians
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Aboriginal Issues Primer
I thought it might be a good idea to have a thread with some good background facts for people coming into this forum. There is an awful lot left out of Canadian education when it comes to even the most basic of issues pertaining to Aboriginal peoples. The majority of Canadians do not even understand Status, much less more complex issues like Aboriginal title, or duty to consult.
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Nov 4, 2019
'All Eyes on Nestlé' campaign draws attention to the commodification of water
Doreen Nicoll
Activists from around the world are joining an Ontario community's fight against Nestlé and the commodification of water.
Oct 18, 2019
Indigenous issues largely absent from 2019 election
Pamela Palmater
Reconciliation cannot be achieved if its lifespan is dictated by what carries political currency in each election. The party leaders all have a legal and moral obligation to do better.
What happens when water systems fail in remote Indigenous communities
3 Minute Action
Demand better protections.
Assembly of First Nations' engagement guide on water
Guides
Tools to support water advocacy.
Oct 11, 2019
Protecting the Amazon rainforest from fracking
Brent Patterson
Indigenous communities in Colombia want to protect the Amazon rainforest from fracking.
Oct 10, 2019
Growing movement seeks to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day
The movement to rename Columbus Day is a denunciation of genocide, and a celebration of Indigenous peoples and their central role in our history and in our future.
Sep 26, 2019
The legacy of Jordan River Anderson
Humberto da Silva
"Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger" reminds us of the battles that continue to be fought by Indigenous communities to assure a future for their children.
Sep 25, 2019
Genocide, fairytales, and the expendables of election 2019
Most election climate solutions are largely about avoiding system change and instead "adapting" to climate catastrophe, a climate apartheid strategy that benefits those with the necessary resources.
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