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Record number of aboriginal MPs heralds new era
Romeo Saganash could take special satisfaction from his election victory in the northern Quebec riding of Abitibi-Baie-James-Nunavik-Eeyou.
Not only because he went into the campaign as a long shot, running for the New Democratic Party in Quebec, which had traditionally been hostile country for NDP candidates. Read more »
Reserve life is a national disgrace!
The recent federal election in Canada not only saw many firsts but also some historic development. The New Democratic Party, headed by charismatic Jack Layton, became the official Opposition in the House of Commons. The once mighty Liberal party was relegated to third party standing. Read more »
Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of
Indigenous Peoples
The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP / the "Declaration") was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on September 13, 2007. Although Canada had been an active participant in drafting this document over a period of two decades, Canada opted to oppose the adoption in 2007, along with three other UN member nations: Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. Read more »
Government of Canada Continues to Support Strengthened and Renewed Relationships with Aboriginal People
The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians, today announced the Government of Canada's intention to repeal old provisions of the Indian Act that provide the authority to establish Indian Residential Schools and remove children from their homes and communities. Read more »
Ken Wyatt welcomed to parliament in traditional ceremony
Australia's first indigenous member of parliament, Ken Wyatt, has been honoured in a Welcome to Country ceremony in the forecourt of Parliament House. The smoking ceremony and Welcome to Country, first instituted by former prime minister Kevin Rudd, commenced at 9am this to celebrate the opening of the 43rd parliament of Australia. Read more »
New political party aims to be voice of indigenous people
A new State and Federal political party wants to give Aboriginal people the voice that party leaders say has been "sorely missing" from Australian politics. The Ecological, Social Justice, Aboriginal Party has applied for registration from the WA Electoral Commission and Australian Electoral Commission and intends to run candidates at this year's elections. Read more »
Indigenous Peoples Meeting
Discussions
Jane Singleton of ARHA, Australia