James Bay Cree community scandalized by criminal investigation An accounting firms forensic examination of the Waskaganish band councils finances has uncovered a theft of almost $300,000. MORE... Protest underway as residents lock themselves in band office Officers with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are monitoring a protest at an Aboriginal band office in northeast Manitoba. MORE... Indian Affairs Minister subjected to jeers and boos Indian Affairs Minister Jim Prentice had to endure a barrage of jeers and boos as he tried to deliver an address to Aboriginal protesters on Parliament Hill yesterday. MORE... An Insult to Aboriginal People: A Critique of the Mining Information Kit for Aboriginal Communities MORE... Pushing and shoving erupts again in Caledonia Police officers have attempted to prevent renewed conflict between Six Nations and Caledonia residents, although it is not sure whether it will stand. MORE... UN delays Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples A procedural motion passed on Tuesday at the United Nations could indefinitely delay consideration of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples... MORE... Maritime Chief takes hunting charges to court to test constitutionality A Nova Scotia chief has been charged with hunting moose without a license, prompting him to use the matter as a test case in the courts. MORE... Other Stories NEWS: Manitoba gives portion of lottery revenues to First Nations communities Winnipeg urban group has funding cut off Canada tries to buy African states at UN to delay UN Declaration on Indigenous Rights Mohawks occupy Ontario housing development Federal money now available to pay part of Caledonia bill, Ontario claims Feds must play larger role in Caledonia says Ontario premier Illegal election investigation forces ouster of chief Mayoral candidates shun Sudbury Aboriginal debate Quebec Aboriginal group targets Anti-Native racism AMC commissions major study on youth suicide Mιtis group concerned about candidate for Alberta PC leadership
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