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People are talking about First Nations Education this week since the Assembly of First Nations has launched a national week of action on education, and Bamoseda is no different.
First Nations Education Council discusses the gross underfunding of schools on First Nations as well as the threat to Post Secondary School funding.
A mother who juggled a family after dropping out of high school discusses her journey to educational success which led to running her own business. She also discusses the importance of maintaining funding for First Nations children and youth.
Phil Fontaine, former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations has been honoured with a Bachelor of Law Degree this week at the University of New Brunswick’s 225th anniversary. Fontaine speaks out on his own struggles and successes.
Nishinawbe-Aski Nation Grand Chief Stan Beardy says if Bill 191 – Ontario’s Far North Act passes into law NAN will maintain its former statements that uncertainty and unrest are imminent.
Cooking with the Wolfman is heading into its eighth season, and is changing its format. Producer David Wolfman says they’re changing to a more educational format with a flavour of reality t.v.
MUSIC
Buffy Sainte-Marie – Blue Sunday
Wayne Lavallee – All My Relations
Derek Miller – Fortune Teller
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The ninth minute of the ninth hour of the ninth day of the ninth month marked a moment of reflection on International FAS Day. Prevention is key says a worker with the Union of Ontario Indians but services also need to be bumped up in First Nation communities.
Little five month old Leona Bost is waiting for a bone marrow transplant, and needs stem cells to strengthen her immune system. She needs an Aboriginal Donor. But according to One Match Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Network, there aren’t a lot of Aboriginal donors out there.
Tsilhqot’in nation members are anxiously awaiting word from the federal government on whether or not it will approve the Taseko Prosperity mining project. They hope the government won’t approve the project because it spells environmental and cultural disaster for First Nation communities in the area.
First Nations in Ontario will be gathering together on Parliament Hill September 23rd for an education rally. They want to bring awareness to the chronic underfunding of First Nation students.
God’s Lake is a treat for both gamers and couch potatoes. It’s a television program to be aired on APTN which is also coupled with an online game.
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Don Amero – Life Gets Better (CANCON)
Sandy Schofield – Layla’s Lullaby (CANCON)
Digawolf – Spirit and Water (CANCON)
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First Nations are pulling together and supporting the Paddle for Wild Salmon in B.C – they’re worried about the declining number of Wild Salmon in the Fraser River.
A new research project in Quebec will examine how cultural entrepreneurship can contribute to sustainable economic development in Aboriginal communities.
The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business will soon be conducting a survey of Aboriginal entrepreneurs and community businesses – hoping it will help shape public policy in the country.
An Attawapiskat community member hopes people will vote for 12-year-old Wesley Prankard’s idea in the Pepsi Refresh Everything-Canada contest to build a playground in the First Nation in northern Ontario.
Blackstone is a mini-series about ‘Rez’ politics is being filmed right now, and will air on Showcase and APTN early next year. Executive Producer/Director Ron Scott discusses the mini-series starring Nathanial Arcand, Carmen Moore, Eric Schweig, Michelle Thrush and Roseanne Superneault.
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Missy Knott – Go, go, go (CANCON)
Kimberly Dawn – Bone Digger (CANCON)
Peacemaker – Sacred Ground (CANCON)
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It was a dream come true for Batchewana First Nation members in Ontario who have celebrated the return of their ancestors’ remains in a repatriation ceremony.
A former Nipissing University student is sending back his diploma after the school named its library after former Ontario Premier Mike Harris.
The Canada Council for Aboriginal Business is looking for nominations for its next round of inductees into the Aboriginal Business Hall of Fame.
A 12 year old in southern Ontario has entered his charitable idea into the Pepsi Refresh Everything contest – to build a $25,000.00 playground for the children in Attawapiskat.
Voting for the final round of the Aboriginal People’s Choice Music Awards is just around the bend.
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Andrea Menard – Ancestors (CANCON)
JC Campbell – Go Ahead (CANCON)
Digging Roots – Let the Sun (CANCON)
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Tsilqot’in Tribal Chief Joe Alphonse says no amount of money will make up for destroying Fish Lake and turning it into a tailings pond in the proposed Prosperity Mining project proposal.
Inuit communities around the Lancaster Sound area are breathing a sigh of relief after winning a court battle to stop a seismic testing project in their territory.
A conference on Indigenous community engagement is marking the 160th anniversary of the signing of the Robinson Huron treaty.
Economic Development spotlight is on CreeCo, a Cree regional Economic Enterprises Company based in Quebec.
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Wab Kinew – Live by the Drum (CANCON)
Missy Knott – Happy with the Sun (CANCON)
The Breeze Band – Beg Borrow and Steal (CANCON)
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First Nations are subject to increased infection and mortality rates when going through Peritoneal dialysis. That from a new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
Scrapping the Indian Act is not so simple a concept. Journalist and Indigenous rights activist Kenneth Deer says lots of thought needs to be put into an alternative coming from First Nation communities.
Avanti Mining says it has been continuing to move forward with the re-development of the Kitsault mine in B.C and it’s relationship with the Nisga’a Nation.
The 5th Atlantic Entrepreneur awards are gearing up for the big night in September, but are also looking for more nominations and have extended their deadline.
It’s brand new, with a fresh, clean perspective. It’s the new cd from Derek Miller –Derek Miller with Double Trouble. Derek Miller talks about his new cd and what he’s been up to since his last release in 2004.
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George Leach – I found out today (CANCON)
Stevie Salas – Bring it easy (CANCON)
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This week, Bamoseda presents its Sizzlin’ Summer Special!! Lots of great tunes, plus your National Aboriginal News.
Bamoseda’s Sizzlin’ Summer special features a few double headers to compare the evolution of artists music. The spotlight will be on Derek Miller, Digging Roots and Don Amero. Singles from Inez and Buffy Sainte Marie will also be included in this special show.
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Buffy Sainte Marie – Cho Cho Fire (CANCON)
Inez – Breathe (CANCON)
Derek Miller – Lovesick Blues (CANCON)
Derek Miller – Wishing Well (CANCON)
Don Amero – If You Want To (CANCON)
Digging Roots – Wake Up and Rise (CANCON)
Digging Roots – Strong and Beautiful (CANCON)
Burnt Project 1 – Deadmen (CANCON)
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The Nationals Iroquois Lacrosse team is missing out on the world championships in England because of controversy over their Haudenosaunee passports. The passports, which have been in international use since the early 1970′s have been refused by the U.K July 14th – this just hours after the U.S overturned it’s decision to allow the team to travel on their nation passports. And that hasn’t been the only time in recent months that there have been issues with the Haudenosaunee passport. Kahnewake News Online publisher Greg Horn has those details.
The Manitoba Metis Federation will be appealing a recent court decision which has dismissed a major land claim. The land claim in question is to seek compensation from an 1878 agreement where 1.4 million acres of land was promised to Metis in the Manitoba Act, as negotiated by Louis Riel’s Provisional Government with Canada to allow for Manitoba’s entry into Confederation.
The Keepers of the Water is a short powerful, poignant, documentary focusing on a group of youth in the Dene community of Fort Chipewyan in northern Alberta. The youth there have formed a group to protest the tar sands, and filmmaker Ayelen Liberona captures this serious campaign from the youth.
There’s a new tool for those wanting to learn the essentials of Mi’kmaq, and it can be accessed anywhere in the world because it’s an online dictionary which includes several different pronunciations in Mi’kmaq.
It’s jazzy, rocky and flirts with pop. Those are the new sounds from Inuk/French singer Elisapie Isaac. It’s been about eight years since her last release. Elisapie’s new cd, There will be Stars, includes lyrics in Inuk, French and English.
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Derek Miller – Girls (CANCON)
Sierra Noble – Constitution Breakdown (CANCON)
Elisapie Isaac – Nothing in this world is free (CANCON)
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First Nations in B.C are setting up their own gambling authority.
This after First Nations have not been successful to pen a revenue sharing agreements akin to other First Nation deals elsewhere in the country.
B.C based lawyer Joseph Linkevic doesn’t think too highly of Tom Flanagan’s book ‘Beyond the Indian Act’. The book promotes First Nation land privatization and Linkevic thinks the formula spells disaster.
It didn’t get much air time by the big broadcasters during the G8 Summit in Huntsville….but Wasauksing Chief Shane Tabobondung was included in the dignitaries who welcomed the G8 leaders to the territory. Tabobondung told Bamoseda what it was like to meet the leaders.
Opposition and NDP leader Jack Layton told Bamoseda it was unfortunate that Indigenous issues never hit the table during either of the Summits. He says it’s also unfortunate Canada still hasn’t signed the U.N Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People.
Laureen Harper, Canada’s First Lady played host to the other G8 First Ladies, with a ‘Muskoka Experience’. Part of that experience included moccasin making with Sunshine Tonasca-Brazeau, founder of Qeumeez. She says the First Ladies were “ridiculously down-to-earth.”
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George Leach – Indian Time
Tomson Highway and Patricia Cano – Kisageetin
Wayne Lavallee – All My Relations
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The Defenders of the Land – a group of First Nation citizens, have denounced the G8 and G20 Summits because world leaders are not recognizing Indigenous rights.
The Defenders of the Land and other groups have planned events for the National Aboriginal Day of Action, June 24th, and have aligned their events to coincide with Summits in the hopes of attracting international media attention.
A Unity Pow Wow was held on National Aboriginal Day in Huntsville, to honour the world leaders ahead of the G8 Summit being held there. Organizers had hoped to catch the eye of some of the world leaders to let them know First Nations do have a presence in this country.
First Nations in Ontario have won their battle to maintain their current tax exemption rights, under the newly imposed Harmonized Sales Tax in the province.
The Metis Nation of Ontario has recently signed an unprecedented agreement. MNO has signed a general relationship agreement with Great Lakes PowerTransmission.
Cree author/playwright Tomson Highway hopes his cabaret will speak to World Leaders while they are in Toronto for the G20. Highway is reminding Prime Minister Stephen Harper that the 21st Nation in the mix – is Aboriginal Canada, and that the PM is hosting the summits in First Nation territories.
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Olivia Tailfeathers – Universe Song (CANCON)
Digging Roots – Plant the Seeds (CANCON)
Derek Miller – Stormy Eyes (CANCON)
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