A Leap of Faith: Trust and the Relationship with Government

Renewing the relationship between First Nations and Ottawa and a discussion on retiring the Indian Act. . . . → Read More: A Leap of Faith: Trust and the Relationship with Government

mediaINDIGENA on CBC Radio re: Indian Act Repeal Poll

On July 22, mediaINDIGENA’s Rick Harp sat down with CBC Radio’s “Up to Speed” to discuss that much-hated piece of legislation, the Indian Act. In particular, AFN National Chief Shawn Atleo’s pledge to repeal and replace the Indian Act by 2015. Rick also shared some insights gleaned from our poll, “Should the Indian Act be gone by [...] . . . → Read More: mediaINDIGENA on CBC Radio re: Indian Act Repeal Poll

POLL: Should the Indian Act be gone by 2015?

Ah, the Indian Act. You know it, you hate it, you’re one of millions wondering what to do with it. Shawn Atleo thinks he knows. In fact, this week the Assembly of First Nations leader urged that the Act be repealed and replaced in its entirety by no later than 2015. Replaced with what, you ask? Atleo [...] . . . → Read More: POLL: Should the Indian Act be gone by 2015?

Budget Day! Budget Day! How some Aboriginal-related programs fared

Well, it wasn’t what most people wanted to hear, but it sure was what many expected. The 2010 Federal Budget was released to much fanfare in Ottawa today, and by the looks of things, it’s time to lace up those moccasins reeeeeal tight (or belt, it’s your fancy). Here’s a quick breakdown of how some federal programs fared (those [...] . . . → Read More: Budget Day! Budget Day! How some Aboriginal-related programs fared