Vancouver housing campaign aims to do what government isn't: organizers
A campaign called Housing Now has launched in Vancouver.
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Vancouver housing campaign aims to do what government isn’t: organizers
A campaign called Housing Now has launched in Vancouver.
Attawapiskat diamond mine blockade ends
The blockade of a winter road leading to a diamond mine near Attawapiskat ended Thursday evening after an agreement between mining giant De Beers, the chief of this northern Ontario First Nation and protesters.
Manitoba mine issues stop work order during Idle No More international day of action
As Idle No More rallies again unfolded around the world Monday, Cree NDP MP Romeo Saganash introduced a private members bill to make federal laws compatible with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Spence camp waits for chiefs, opposition leaders to sign declaration before ending fast
Chief Theresa Spence is planning her exit strategy to end her weeks-old fast Thursday by demanding a commitment from federal opposition leaders and chiefs to press the Conservative government on a list of demands going forward.
Attawapiskat Chief Spence's 'life partner' challenges department to launch forensic audit, says band has nothing to hide
Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence’s “life partner” says the federal Aboriginal Affairs department should finally launch the forensic audit requested by the community in 2004 if it’s serious about tracking the millions of dollars that have flowed through the band’s coffers.
Chief Spence meets the spin cycle
Holding a hunger strike in sight of Parliament Hill would set Chief Theresa Spence up for criticism. Indeed, in the last few days, criticism against the Attawapiskat Chief has multiplied. Also multiplied, the degree of inaccuracy of the allegations leveled at her.
Racial tensions rise along edges of Idle No More rallies
A new blockade shut down Winnipeg’s busiest artery Wednesday.
In Pelican Narrows chief makes $300,000, others lack running water, 6 children crammed into one home
Hundreds of kilometres to the west of Ottawa in North-Eastern Saskatchewan, a housing crisis on one small reserve has citizens frustrated and desperate.