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First Nations youth need support, FSIN Vice Chief – News Talk 980 CJME

Anony Mouse — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 01:12:00 +0000

First Nations youth need support, FSIN Vice Chief
News Talk 980 CJME
Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) Vice Chief Morley Watson agrees with Saskatchewan Justice Minister Don Morgan's comments that they key to lowering crime in the province is First Nations youth. Watson wants to work with the government, …

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Canadian LNG ‘could be competitive’ globally – Edmonton Journal

Anony Mouse — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 00:28:30 +0000

Canadian LNG 'could be competitive' globally
Edmonton Journal
An artist's rendering shows the approximate position of the Kitimat LNG terminal storage tanks, jetty and buildings on Haisla First Nation property. EDMONTON – Until a few years ago, …
Kitimat LNG expansion gains favourCalgary Herald

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Top Court hands first nations tax break on investments – Globe and Mail

Anony Mouse — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 23:00:24 +0000

Globe and Mail

Top Court hands first nations tax break on investments
Globe and Mail
The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that first nations are exempt from taxes on revenues earned on investments made outside native reserves. The landmark decision overturned lower-court rulings claiming that the estate of the late Rolland Bastien, …
AFN National Chief Calls Today's Supreme Court Decisions on Tax Immunity "A …DigitalJournal.com (press release)

Natives needn't pay tax on interest from accounts on reserve: Supreme CourtWinnipeg Free Press

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Rama to welcome fire evacuees – The Barrie Advance

Anony Mouse — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 19:36:20 +0000

Nanaimo Daily News

Rama to welcome fire evacuees
The Barrie Advance
RAMA FIRST NATION- As of Friday afternoon, members of Rama First Nation were still waiting to find out if they will welcome any of the estimated 3000 northern Ontario residents being displaced by forest fires. Speaking with Orillia Today, Rama First …
Rama may host fire evacueesThe Barrie Examiner

Family members separated in forest fire evacuationGlobe and Mail
Ottawa hosting forest fire evacueesMetroNews Canada
Toronto Sun -The Beacon Herald -CBC.ca
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Sask. First Nations left out of mine planning – News Talk 650 CKOM

Anony Mouse — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:41:47 +0000

Saskatoonhomepage.ca

Sask. First Nations left out of mine planning
News Talk 650 CKOM
A group of Saskatchewan First Nations are frustrated at being left out of this decision process. The provincial government is going ahead with the Jansen Potash Mine north of Regina, but several chiefs say they should have been asked first — the mine …
FSIN Upset Over Jansen MineSaskatoonhomepage.ca

Government must consult FSIN on future developments at Janzen mine, say chiefsStarPhoenix

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Batchewana First Nation hope BINGO spells success – Sault Star

Anony Mouse — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:58:39 +0000

LOCAL2 Sault Ste. Marie

Batchewana First Nation hope BINGO spells success
Sault Star
Dean Sayers is hopeful the newly constructed building at the rear of Rankin Arena will evolve into an eventual economic engine for Batchewana First Nation. The site includes 8000 square feet on the lower level dedicated …
New Rankin Bingo Hall Opens Saturday!LOCAL2 Sault Ste. Marie

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First Nation opposes Salmon Arm mall – CBC.ca

Anony Mouse — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:56:26 +0000

First Nation opposes Salmon Arm mall
CBC.ca
"Also, our First Nations traditional plants and medicines that are in the area — they were not given proper concern or regard." Wilson said the band has hired its own consultants to look at the impact of the shopping centre. "The existing studies that …
Neskonlith First Nation plans to sue city of Salmon ArmGlobal Saskatoon

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Report identifies one-third of First Nations water systems at risk – Lake of the Woods Enterprise

Anony Mouse — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:31:50 +0000

Report identifies one-third of First Nations water systems at risk
Lake of the Woods Enterprise
According to a $10 million national report released Friday, more than a third of First Nations communities in the Treaty 3 area have "high risk" drinking water systems. The National Assessment of First Nation Water and Waste-water …

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First Nation artifacts discovered, divert highway – CBC.ca

Anony Mouse — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:41:36 +0000

CBC.ca

First Nation artifacts discovered, divert highway
CBC.ca
Beginning of Story Content Archaeologists have found evidence that proves First Nations people were in New Brunswick more than 10000 years ago. For years archaeologists suspected the First Nations history might go way back because there had been small, …

Chiefs’ debate focuses on flood – Winnipeg Free Press

Anony Mouse — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 08:20:22 +0000

Chiefs' debate focuses on flood
Winnipeg Free Press
In April, a home on the Peguis First Nation is surrounded by the flood waters that have displaced hundreds. Hundreds of evacuees stranded in Winnipeg months after floods washed out their First Nations communities will be a priority for Manitoba's new …

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