Bamoseda – Feb 23
February 29th, 2012 by joshhoffman
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Canada is facing criticism in the international eye during its human rights review under the United Nations Committee on the Elimination against Racial Discrimination.
A campaign is out to help inform First Nations what to do when kids go missing.
A Nova Scotia researcher is about to embark on a voyage with Pictou Landing First Nation to investigate the health effects of Boat Harbour – the site of a decades old paper mill.
The Lake Huron Anishinabek Transmission Company is hoping to work on major transmission projects in its territory through new partnerships.
The Chief of M’Chigeeng First Nation says the way towards First Nations growth is through the implementation of treaties.
MUSIC
Brock Stonefish – Pounding on my soul (CANCON)
Mosquitoz – Drenched (CANCON)
Sandy Scofield – Sophie’s song (CANCON)
Bamoseda – Feb 16 2012
February 16th, 2012 by joshhoffman
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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.
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.
An Aboriginal women’s conference in Happy Valley Goose Bay focused on culture to create and maintain strong women and strong communities.
Harry Snowboy, a Cree healer is working on his second book, reflections of his life and his work in various communities after his calling.
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 – Geronimo (CANCON)
Randy Wood – The Wolfrunner (CANCON)
Randy Wood – The Ditching Song (CANCON)
Bamoseda – Feb.9th
February 10th, 2012 by joshhoffman
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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.
A delegation of First Nations youth travelled to the United Nations headquarters in Geneva for a private meeting with officials.
The National Residential School Survivor Society is seeking a judicial review of the current Common Experience Payment and the Reconciliation process.
The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business has celebrated its 14th Annual Gala and inducted two more people into the Aboriginal Business Hall of Fame.
Bamoseda – Jan. 12
January 20th, 2012 by joshhoffman
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Wahgoshig First Nation in northern Ontario has won it’s injunction to stop a mining company from drilling in its territory.
One lawyer says the federal government’s idea to privatize reserve land is not a good one.
A possible ‘lost world’ may have been found at the bottom of Lake Huron.
The review into the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline is underway and First Nations have been speaking out against the project for a few years.
Bamoseda May 26th 2011
May 27th, 2011 by joshhoffman
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Is it an erosion of rights? Some think so, but the government says not. The name change of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada to Aboriginal and Northern Affairs Canada has sparked some controversy in the First Nations community throughout the country.
Inuit in Canada have a shorter life expectancy than others in the country. Bamoseda finds out the contributing factors and what one organization says should be done to help extend the life expectancy for Inuit.
Parents of missing children now have extra help from the Canadian Centre for Child Protection. The Centre has launched a national missing children’s resource centre.
MUSIC
Gary Farmer and The Troublemakers – What you gonna do? (CANCON)
Buffy Sainte Marie – Working for the Government (CANCON)
Shane Anthony Band – Fuelled by breath (CANCON)
Bamoseda – Feb. 17/11
February 18th, 2011 by rich.bennett
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Bamoseda
Heads Up
Feb. 17/11
The Beaver Pond forest property near Ottawa has been clear cut despite protests from local First Nations. Now, Algonquin spokesperson Daniel Amikwabe Bernard says they will be working to conserve the rest of the site.
First Nations around the Terrace area in B.C have opportunities to partner up with local businesses to get in on many of the projects in the area.
Former Prime Minister Paul Martin discusses an initiative to highlight Aboriginal education challenges.
Anishinabek Nation citizen Darin Corbiere wants to cycle across Canada to raise awareness about diabetes in Aboriginal communities.
Northwestern Ontario Youth in Gull Bay have been lacing up their new hockey skates.
MUSIC
Inez – Breathe (CANCON)
CerAmony – Round ‘n’Round (CANCON)
Eekwol andMils – The People (CANCON)
Bamoseda – Feb. 10/11
February 11th, 2011 by rich.bennett
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Bamoseda
Heads Up
Feb. 10/11
A sacred fire is burning at Queen’s Park…. to urge the province of Ontario to stop development in Ottawa’s South March Highlands.
Muskegowuk Council Grand Chief Stan Louttit says discrepancies found in a treaty commissioner’s diary in the early 1900′s will help them negotiate with government.
Organic farming is helping reduce child poverty and unemployment rates on a couple of First Nation communities in Saskatchewan.
The 20th annual Women’s Memorial March is just around the bend. The Valentine’s Day event is expected to be the largest yet – especially for organizers downtown Vancouver.
Matt Iserhoff of multi-genre band CerAmony spoke with Bamoseda about their nomination for a 2011 Juno.
MUSIC
Andrea Menard – Peace (CANCON)
Fara Palmer – My Brother (CANCON)
CerAmony…Looks Like change to me (CANCON)
February 3rd
February 4th, 2011 by rich.bennett
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Bamoseda
Heads Up
Feb. 3/11
The Vancouver School Board is looking into creating a separate Aboriginal mini-school to decrease drop out rates. The First Nations Education Steering Committee thinks it’s a good idea.
The Wapos Bay Production team has begun to develop a Wapos Bay video game.
Juno Nominees Derek Miller, Little Hawk and Eagle and Hawk speak with Bamoseda about their music and nominations.
MUSIC
Eagle and Hawk – What if we could (CANCON)
Derek Miller – Something bad Something good (CANCON)
Little Hawk – $13,000 (CANCON)
January 21, 2011
January 21st, 2011 by lee.rodgers
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Bamoseda
Heads Up
Jan. 20/11
Matawa First Nations in northwestern Ontario are wondering why they haven’t been consulted about mining activities in their territory – the area known as the ‘Ring of Fire’.
The Tribal Wi-Chi-Way-Win Capital Corporation is another step closer in its application for a judicial review of a $15.5 million federal government Aboriginal loan guarantee program.
The Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporation says they’ve begun strategizing to optimize economic benefits from the new sealing agreement between Canada and China.
The federal government Status of Women Committee have been travelling around the country researching violence against Aboriginal women.
The Director General of Aboriginal Entrepreneurship at Indian and Northern Affairs Canada discusses her work from supporting major projects to supporting small and medium businesses.
MUSIC
Burnt Project 1 – Rebel Groove (CANCON)
Inez – Breathe (CANCON)
Derek Miller – Wishing Well (CANCON)
January 14, 2011
January 14th, 2011 by lee.rodgers
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The Truth and Reconciliation Committee has come out with a handful announcements, including upcoming hearing dates in the country’s North, Proposals for a Commemoration Initiative and a forum for the creation of a National Research Centre.
It’s going to be bigger than ever – that’s because it’s the 20th annual Women’s Memorial March in Vancouver and preparations are underway for the Valentine’s Day event.
Tsuu T’ina First Nation and the University of Calgary have teamed up to deliver a language program to community members.
Mi’kmaq artist Roger Simons is being celebrated with a retrospective of his work at the Klu’Skap Gallery in Moncton.
MUSIC
Sandy Scofield – It’s raining in Vancouver (CANCON)
Kimberly Dawn – Songs of Courage (CANCON)
Andrea Menard – It’s Simple (CANCON)
