...are they missing on purpose or by design?
Showing posts with label First Nations Solitude. Show all posts
Showing posts with label First Nations Solitude. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Sunday, July 24, 2011
KUDOS...
Devolpement and education starts in the home...
Starting at home: A revival of Cree culture
Posted on July 24, 2011 by Jack
LAC LA RONGE, Sask. — Several of Louisa Ratt’s Cree kindergarten students cringe as John McLeod pulls the hair and skin from the head of a dead moose.
McLeod, one of several instructors at a cultural camp held on the grounds of Bell’s Point elementary school, explains that none of the animal will be wasted.
By one of the teepees, an elder instructs older students in the art of oar making. Under the shade of a birch thicket, another elder tells stories in Cree to a group of kids sitting attentively.
And at the outdoor kitchen, Beatrice Charles and other helpers prepare bannock loaves, moose meat soup, smoked beaver and other dishes. Fish filets are being smoked in the adjacent open teepee.
The atmosphere is festive, but officials say the camp is about something much deeper. It’s one part of a major push by the Lac La Ronge Indian Band — and a number of school divisions and First Nations — to revive the Cree language and traditions.
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Starting at home: A revival of Cree culture
Posted on July 24, 2011 by Jack
LAC LA RONGE, Sask. — Several of Louisa Ratt’s Cree kindergarten students cringe as John McLeod pulls the hair and skin from the head of a dead moose.
McLeod, one of several instructors at a cultural camp held on the grounds of Bell’s Point elementary school, explains that none of the animal will be wasted.
By one of the teepees, an elder instructs older students in the art of oar making. Under the shade of a birch thicket, another elder tells stories in Cree to a group of kids sitting attentively.
And at the outdoor kitchen, Beatrice Charles and other helpers prepare bannock loaves, moose meat soup, smoked beaver and other dishes. Fish filets are being smoked in the adjacent open teepee.
The atmosphere is festive, but officials say the camp is about something much deeper. It’s one part of a major push by the Lac La Ronge Indian Band — and a number of school divisions and First Nations — to revive the Cree language and traditions.
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Monday, July 18, 2011
Putting Aside The Human Impact...
...there are 6 billion reasons to get involved and possibly a solution to the "incompotence" of band leaders would have the side effect of giving asistance to the working poor, seniors, etc. who are losing out in this two tier governance.
Christie Blatchford in Hobbema: Where does the money go?
Atleo’s bold call for abolition of the Indian Act requires a bold plan
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National Chief Shawn Atleo’s bold words about repealing the Indian Act and abolishing the Department of Aboriginal Affairs, at the Assembly of First Nations general assembly this week in Moncton, are unfortunately not accompanied by a specific picture of what would replace either of those institutions. Instead, there is a diffuse discussion paper.
Indian Act to forge a new deal, AFN chief urges Ottawa
Native reserve feeling ‘shock and grief’ after death of five-year-old boy
First Nations chief wants to disband Aboriginal Affairs department
The Indian Act was largely misguided when first enacted in 1876. The series of patchwork amendments over the following 135 years have not turned it into a sound structure. First nations communities might well benefit from greater flexibility and freedom than the Indian Act provides for – in their memberships codes, their forms of self-government, their handling of property rights and many other matters. But the reliance that the discussion paper seems to place on the multiplicity of treaties is not a substitute for a comprehensive framework of some sort.
In any case, there will certainly continue to be fiscal transfers from the federal government to these communities. There needs to be some department or agency, by whatever name, answerable to a cabinet minister and consequently to Parliament, to deal with those transfers and to oversee that spending.
Mr. Atleo wants a government-to-government relationship. The provinces have such a relationship with Ottawa, and there has been a federal minister of intergovernmental affairs for 18 years, though with a secretariat in the Privy Council Office, rather than a full department. Perhaps what Mr. Atleo has in mind would be something analogous.
An entity smaller than a department – or a fragmented set of smaller entities for the delivery of this or that service – might not be an improvement, considering that the needs of first nations communities are so great, and so urgent. The provinces have far more political power vis-à-vis Ottawa, and vastly more revenues of their own than the first nations communities. The breakup of the Department of Aboriginal Affairs could result in a dangerous neglect of aboriginal policy.
The National Chief is a perceptive and thoughtful politician. Mr. Atleo is right that thorough-going change is needed. Canadians would be grateful for a much more clear account of what it is that he wants and what he hopes for.
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Christie Blatchford in Hobbema: Where does the money go?
Atleo’s bold call for abolition of the Indian Act requires a bold plan
117 comments
National Chief Shawn Atleo’s bold words about repealing the Indian Act and abolishing the Department of Aboriginal Affairs, at the Assembly of First Nations general assembly this week in Moncton, are unfortunately not accompanied by a specific picture of what would replace either of those institutions. Instead, there is a diffuse discussion paper.
Indian Act to forge a new deal, AFN chief urges Ottawa
Native reserve feeling ‘shock and grief’ after death of five-year-old boy
First Nations chief wants to disband Aboriginal Affairs department
The Indian Act was largely misguided when first enacted in 1876. The series of patchwork amendments over the following 135 years have not turned it into a sound structure. First nations communities might well benefit from greater flexibility and freedom than the Indian Act provides for – in their memberships codes, their forms of self-government, their handling of property rights and many other matters. But the reliance that the discussion paper seems to place on the multiplicity of treaties is not a substitute for a comprehensive framework of some sort.
In any case, there will certainly continue to be fiscal transfers from the federal government to these communities. There needs to be some department or agency, by whatever name, answerable to a cabinet minister and consequently to Parliament, to deal with those transfers and to oversee that spending.
Mr. Atleo wants a government-to-government relationship. The provinces have such a relationship with Ottawa, and there has been a federal minister of intergovernmental affairs for 18 years, though with a secretariat in the Privy Council Office, rather than a full department. Perhaps what Mr. Atleo has in mind would be something analogous.
An entity smaller than a department – or a fragmented set of smaller entities for the delivery of this or that service – might not be an improvement, considering that the needs of first nations communities are so great, and so urgent. The provinces have far more political power vis-à-vis Ottawa, and vastly more revenues of their own than the first nations communities. The breakup of the Department of Aboriginal Affairs could result in a dangerous neglect of aboriginal policy.
The National Chief is a perceptive and thoughtful politician. Mr. Atleo is right that thorough-going change is needed. Canadians would be grateful for a much more clear account of what it is that he wants and what he hopes for.
More related to this storyWinnipeg’s new mural honours the missing
Aboriginal Canadians get a fuller share of rights
Monday, June 20, 2011
Canadian Law Only Seems To Be Recognized When It Is To Their Advantage...
Globe Editorial
Aboriginal Canadians get a fuller share of rights
The extension of the Canadian Human Rights Act to cover complaints under the Indian Act is a welcome and overdue move Jun 19, 2011 11:37PM EDT 5
Aboriginal Canadians get a fuller share of rights
The extension of the Canadian Human Rights Act to cover complaints under the Indian Act is a welcome and overdue move Jun 19, 2011 11:37PM EDT 5
Friday, June 10, 2011
Corrupt And Inept Band Leaders And Petty Bauracrats
Tory ridings good place to start looking for wasted moneyLiving conditions on reserves worsening: AG
John Ivison: Like most politicians, Conservatives were guilty of pork-barrelling, but it was in another chapter of the A-G’s report where the real scandal lurks — namely, an update on First Nations programs on reserves
Living conditions on First Nations reserves remain significantly below the national average despite billions of federal dollars spent each year to address longstanding issues.
Police release names of 4 dead in Nunavut
John Ivison: Like most politicians, Conservatives were guilty of pork-barrelling, but it was in another chapter of the A-G’s report where the real scandal lurks — namely, an update on First Nations programs on reserves
Living conditions on First Nations reserves remain significantly below the national average despite billions of federal dollars spent each year to address longstanding issues.
Police release names of 4 dead in Nunavut
Monday, April 04, 2011
They Don't Seem To Be Doing Any Better...
...under their current leadership than they did under the priests. Is integration the answer?
The Trials of Nunavut
The youthful face of Nunavut expresses hope, despair
The Trials of Nunavut
The youthful face of Nunavut expresses hope, despair
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Much Ado About Nothing?
Saskatchewan reserve bans aboriginal version of play featuring corrupt chief
...but you have to wonder why it is only the Poundmaker chief and councilors who have a problem with the play. Is there a fox in the hen house on this reserve?
...but you have to wonder why it is only the Poundmaker chief and councilors who have a problem with the play. Is there a fox in the hen house on this reserve?
Friday, December 31, 2010
Thursday, December 23, 2010
I AGREE...
National Post editorial board: No apology for the Mohawk Warrior Society
Thu, Dec. 23, 2010 7:00 am ET by National Post editorial board
Read more: http://www.nationalpost.com/#ixzz18w6ANDkd
Thu, Dec. 23, 2010 7:00 am ET by National Post editorial board
Read more: http://www.nationalpost.com/#ixzz18w6ANDkd
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
The Reality Behind First Nation Solitude...
Native chiefs earn more than PM
John Ivison: Transparency must precede money for native reforms
Most Canadians would agree that something needs to be done about the dismal state of First Nations schools, from which less than half of young native men and women graduate. At the same time, those same Canadians will be appalled to discover that more than 80 aboriginal reserve politicians are paid more than the Prime Minister, and 222 earned more than their provincial premiers. No one likes to be played for a sucker. Why should taxpayers spend more on natives when so much of the existing funding seems to be siphoned off by greedy chiefs?
John Duncan, the Indian Affairs Minister, is currently trying to navigate through the rocky shoals of aboriginal politics by reforming native education, while at the same time demanding more accountability and transparency from chiefs.
In the House of Commons Monday, he said an announcement on education is imminent. Later he said the government wants to expand a Conservative private members’ bill aimed at forcing chiefs to disclose all sources of income, not just public funds.
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Judge finds Six Nations’ land claim ‘exceedingly weak’
Christie Blatchford
John Ivison: Transparency must precede money for native reforms
Most Canadians would agree that something needs to be done about the dismal state of First Nations schools, from which less than half of young native men and women graduate. At the same time, those same Canadians will be appalled to discover that more than 80 aboriginal reserve politicians are paid more than the Prime Minister, and 222 earned more than their provincial premiers. No one likes to be played for a sucker. Why should taxpayers spend more on natives when so much of the existing funding seems to be siphoned off by greedy chiefs?
John Duncan, the Indian Affairs Minister, is currently trying to navigate through the rocky shoals of aboriginal politics by reforming native education, while at the same time demanding more accountability and transparency from chiefs.
In the House of Commons Monday, he said an announcement on education is imminent. Later he said the government wants to expand a Conservative private members’ bill aimed at forcing chiefs to disclose all sources of income, not just public funds.
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Judge finds Six Nations’ land claim ‘exceedingly weak’
Christie Blatchford
Friday, November 19, 2010
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Native Solitude Under Microscope...
If smallpox blankets were real, how come I can still hear you yacking?
Non-idiot Canadian judge discovered -- and the natives are pissed:
“What concerns me is that the ordinary member of a native community does not have the protection of the law. If I know my mayor and councillors are taking money that they shouldn’t, they will be prosecuted immediately for trust thefts and probably face imprisonment,” Mr. Reilly says. On reserve, corruption rarely brings repercussions. “Becoming an Indian chief in Canada is a licence to steal. Some of them use it, some of them don’t.” (...)
What they are used to on the reserve is being able to shut people up; they don’t want anybody to speak out.”
He further points out that they never say he’s wrong: “All they say is that I shouldn’t be saying these things.”
# Kathy Shaidle : 2010-11-17 08:28:02 EST
Non-idiot Canadian judge discovered -- and the natives are pissed:
“What concerns me is that the ordinary member of a native community does not have the protection of the law. If I know my mayor and councillors are taking money that they shouldn’t, they will be prosecuted immediately for trust thefts and probably face imprisonment,” Mr. Reilly says. On reserve, corruption rarely brings repercussions. “Becoming an Indian chief in Canada is a licence to steal. Some of them use it, some of them don’t.” (...)
What they are used to on the reserve is being able to shut people up; they don’t want anybody to speak out.”
He further points out that they never say he’s wrong: “All they say is that I shouldn’t be saying these things.”
# Kathy Shaidle : 2010-11-17 08:28:02 EST
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
First Nations Solitude...
...is a smoke screen perpetuated by the chiefs of native bands to protect their self interests.
Judge’s frank talk unwelcome on reserve
'What concerns me is that the ordinary member of a native community does not have the protection of the law,' John Reilly says
Judge’s frank talk unwelcome on reserve
'What concerns me is that the ordinary member of a native community does not have the protection of the law,' John Reilly says
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Obsolete? Most Of The Tribal Chiefs Would Disagree...
Indian Act: New approach needed
Tue Nov 2 2010
Everyone seems to agree that the Indian Act is obsolete. Then why is it still on the books?
...news reports would seem to indicate that at present they are petty little dictators who deny reserve indians the basic rights to civil liberties.
Tue Nov 2 2010
Everyone seems to agree that the Indian Act is obsolete. Then why is it still on the books?
...news reports would seem to indicate that at present they are petty little dictators who deny reserve indians the basic rights to civil liberties.
Monday, November 01, 2010
A Rift In First Nations Solitude...
Statistical anomaly: A prosperous First Nation
Sun Oct 31 2010
It’s the relative prosperity here that makes Rama both a statistical anomaly and a pariah among other First Nations.
Sun Oct 31 2010
It’s the relative prosperity here that makes Rama both a statistical anomaly and a pariah among other First Nations.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Two Tier Society...
National Post editorial board: Racism on a native reserve
National Post editorial board October 9, 2010 – 7:50 am
Canadian taxpayers pay close to $10-billion a year to finance on-reserve programming for natives. Yet whenever it is proposed that we impose some accountability about how that money is spent, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) — a lobby group representing the interests of native chiefs — complains that its members are being mistreated.
Such was the case with the 2002 First Nations Governance Act, which would have required First Nations to develop the sort of fair voting systems and transparent accounting practices that Canadians living off-reserve take for granted. It was the ultimate common-sense legislation; but because it irked band chiefs — who (like all politicians) would prefer to do things behind closed doors — Paul Martin eventually killed the legislation over the advice of his own Indian Affairs Minister, Robert Nault. Read More »
Posted in: Canada, Full Comment, Policy Tags: natives, Liberals, NDP, Paul Martin, Assembly of First Nations, National Post editorial board, AFN, Kelly Block, Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Conservaties, Kahnawake
National Post editorial board October 9, 2010 – 7:50 am
Canadian taxpayers pay close to $10-billion a year to finance on-reserve programming for natives. Yet whenever it is proposed that we impose some accountability about how that money is spent, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) — a lobby group representing the interests of native chiefs — complains that its members are being mistreated.
Such was the case with the 2002 First Nations Governance Act, which would have required First Nations to develop the sort of fair voting systems and transparent accounting practices that Canadians living off-reserve take for granted. It was the ultimate common-sense legislation; but because it irked band chiefs — who (like all politicians) would prefer to do things behind closed doors — Paul Martin eventually killed the legislation over the advice of his own Indian Affairs Minister, Robert Nault. Read More »
Posted in: Canada, Full Comment, Policy Tags: natives, Liberals, NDP, Paul Martin, Assembly of First Nations, National Post editorial board, AFN, Kelly Block, Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Conservaties, Kahnawake
Saturday, October 02, 2010
I Will Bet Many Band Members Would Also Like To Know...
MP's bill would make First Nations salaries public
Assembly of First Nations head, Shawn Atleo says the bill to reveal First Nations salaries is "based on misinformation and a lack of understanding as to what the real accountability issues are.”
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Assembly of First Nations head, Shawn Atleo says the bill to reveal First Nations salaries is "based on misinformation and a lack of understanding as to what the real accountability issues are.”
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Thursday, September 30, 2010
A Question For Anti-smoking Groups...
...how many picket lines do you have outside of indian reserves that are manufacturing and distributing tobacco products?
Just how stupid do anti-smoking groups think people are?
Hey, has anyone else heard this one before?
Anti-smoking groups are urging the government to move forward with a plan to introduce larger and more graphic warning labels on cigarette packages.
That’s right. Not place graphic labels on, but to make them bigger and grosser. Because the only thing standing between us and a smoke-free world is reaching out to the last handful of idiots who have somehow never heard that smoking is bad and inform them that inhaling chemicals and carcinogens is, gasp!, unhealthy.
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Just how stupid do anti-smoking groups think people are?
Anti-smoking groups are urging the government to move forward with a plan to introduce larger and more graphic warning labels on cigarette packages.
That’s right. Not place graphic labels on, but to make them bigger and grosser. Because the only thing standing between us and a smoke-free world is reaching out to the last handful of idiots who have somehow never heard that smoking is bad and inform them that inhaling chemicals and carcinogens is, gasp!, unhealthy.
Read More »
Monday, September 06, 2010
Good Luck...
Can Holmes fix native reserves?
HGTV’s Holmes on Homes recently joined forces with the Assembly of First Nations and will oversee an initiative aimed at building sustainable homes on reserves
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