http://www.1077theriver.ca

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Bamoseda
Heads Up
Feb. 16/12
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A group of Gautemalan women and their families continue to live in a precarious situation while a lawsuit launched on their behalf drags on in Canada.

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Shoal Lake First Nation has stepped up its protests. Snowmobile trails have been blocked in the territory. The community’s Chief, Eli Mandamin, says there are so many unresolved issues with two provinces.

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An Aboriginal women’s conference in Happy Valley Goose Bay focused on culture to create and maintain strong women and strong communities.

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Harry Snowboy, a Cree healer is working on his second book, reflections of his life and his work in various communities after his calling.

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Randy Wood is one of this year’s Juno nominees for Best Aboriginal recording of the year, and speaks with Bamoseda about his album Gift of Life.

MUSIC
Randy Wood – GeronimoÊ (CANCON)
Randy Wood – The Wolfrunner (CANCON)
Randy Wood – The Ditching Song (CANCON)

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Bamoseda
Heads Up
Feb. 09/12
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The Yinka Dene Alliance wrote the President of China and issued a letter to the people ahead of Prime Minister Harper’s trip there.
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A delegation of First Nations youth travelled to the United Nations headquarters in Geneva for a private meeting with officials.
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The National Residential School Survivor Society is seeking a judicial review of the current Common Experience Payment and the Reconciliation process.
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The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business has celebrated its 14th Annual Gala and inducted two more people into the Aboriginal Business Hall of Fame.
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MUSIC
Mosquitoes – Drenched (CANCON)
Arlette – NDN AuntieÊ (CANCON)
Derek Miller – Throw the hammer down (CANCON)

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Bamoseda
Heads Up
Feb. 2/12
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Attawapiskat has filed a court injunction to overturn the federal government’s decision to impose a third party manager.
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A former registered nurse claims healthcare in remote Aboriginal communities is distressing and the responsibility placed on nurses is great.
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The Great Moon Gathering, a Cree educational celebration is welcoming some big names at its annual event.
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‘Walking Together’ is an Aboriginal multi-media education initiative in Alberta to help students and teachers learn about Aboriginal culture and history in the province.
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After the Crown First Nations Gathering, the Anishinabek Nation is re-doubling its effort to teach people about treaties.
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MUSIC
JC Campbell – Keep on Tryin’ (CANCON)
Andrea Menard – My Laughing Fool (CANCON)
Missy Knott – No Man Begins (CANCON)