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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May 22, 2019
The death of Colten Boushie and the ongoing fight for justice for Indigenous peoples
The Hum Podcast
Colten Boushie’s mother Debbie Baptiste and filmmaker Tasha Hubbard discuss their film "Nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up" and how systemic racism impacts our justice system.
May 8, 2019
When Pan American Silver bought the Escobal mine, it bought a legacy of violence
Valerie Croft
The Xinka Parliament calls on Pan American Silver to cease all interference in the consultation process that will determine the future of the Escobal mine in Guatemala.
May 7, 2019
6(1)a All the Way! Equality for Indigenous women
Judy Rebick
After more than 50 years, Indigenous women are still fighting for gender equality under the Indian Act. You can help.
May 7, 2019
New film 'Falls Around Her' explores and honours the Seven Grandfathers teachings
face2face
For the Anishinaabe people, the Teachings of the Seven Grandfathers is a set of teachings on human conduct. A conversation with Darlene Naponse about how the teachings informed her new film.
May 6, 2019
Ending sex discrimination in the Indian Act through '6(1)a All the Way'
Lynn Gehl
The loss of Indian status registration makes Indigenous women more vulnerable to poverty, homelessness and sexual violence. It's time for the PM to do the right thing.
Apr 28, 2019
Indigenous land defender freed by court after two years in prison
Brent Patterson
Abelino Chub Caal was imprisoned for defending Indigenous rights and Maya Q'eqchi' land in Guatemala from the expansion of a palm oil farm.
Apr 23, 2019
Indigenous women rising in the face of violence and injustice
Talking Radical Radio
Carol Martin and Sophie Merasty talk about Red Women Rising, a new publication in which Indigenous women of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside talk about injustice, survival, leadership, and making change.
Apr 19, 2019
Land and water defenders resist mining in eastern Guatemala
Brent Patterson
For more than 40 days, Indigenous Maya Ch'orti' peoples have maintained a permanent encampment at a mine that is polluting their drinking water.
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