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It’s not new news that there is a skills’ shortage on the horizon in Canada due to the impending wave of baby boomers reaching retirement age, nor is it new news that First Nation People represent a solution to the problem. What is new, at least...
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On December 10, 2014, the next National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations will be elected during the AFN Special Chiefs Assembly in Winnipeg....
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Every three years, the Assembly of First Nations holds an election for the Office of National Chief. This year the election will be on December 10,...
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When a people can laugh at themselves and laugh at others and hold all aspects of life together without letting anybody drive them to extremes, then...
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There has been some discussion in the media recently about those who attended residential school having post-traumatic stress disorder, sometimes...
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West Moberly First Nations v. British Columbia (Chief Inspector of Mines) [1] BC Court of Appeal, 2011 In the West Moberly case, the Court of Appeal...
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Rio Tinto v. British Columbia (Chief Inspector of Mines) [1] Supreme Court of Canada, 2010 In the 1950s, the government of BC authorized the building...
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R. v. Marshall; R. v. Bernard [1] Supreme Court of Canada, 2005 Historical Treaties and “Usufructuary Rights” The Royal Proclamation of 1763 was a...
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Mikisew Cree First Nation v. Canada (Minister of Canadian Heritage) [1]- Supreme Court of Canada, 2005 Duty to Consult in Post-Treaty Context The...
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R. v. Powley, Supreme Court of Canada, 2003 The Powley case is the most significant decision relating to Métis people in Canada to date. Unlike...
