As I listened to the opening speeches at yesterday’s Crown-First Nations Gathering, it was clear that Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn Atleo had a radically different view about the way forward. On how to move beyond the colonial and paternalistic Indian Act – the key barrier to the [...]
Critic’s Journal: After the Crown–First Nations Gathering: Unfulfilled expectations and missed opportunities
Posted on 25. Jan, 2012 in Blog
Conservatives Fail to Make Progress Addressing Urgent Needs of First Nations at Crown-First Nations Gathering
Posted on 24. Jan, 2012 in Uncategorized
For Immediate Release January 24, 2012 Conservatives Fail to Make Progress Addressing Urgent Needs of First Nations at Crown-First Nations Gathering OTTAWA– Liberal critic for Aboriginal Affairs Dr. Carolyn Bennett made the following statement today on the Crown – First Nations Gathering: “Since coming into office six years ago, the Prime Minister has imposed [...]
Liberals Call for Meaningful Action at Crown-First Nations Gathering
Posted on 22. Jan, 2012 in Blog
For Immediate Release January 22, 2012 Liberals Call for Meaningful Action at Crown-First Nations Gathering OTTAWA– Liberal Aboriginal Affairs critic Dr. Carolyn Bennett made the following statement today on tomorrow’s Crown-First Nations Gathering: “The Crown-First Nations Gathering presents a historic opportunity for Prime Minister Harper and his Conservative government to embrace a [...]
Guelph Rotary Club and MP Frank Valeriote hosted fantastic public meeting today on Aboriginal Issues
Posted on 21. Jan, 2012 in Blog
We were totally inspired by the fantastic turnout … standing room only….. after stacks of chairs were brought in…. as the Rotary Club of Guelph working with their fabulous MP Frank Valeriote held a public meeting on Aboriginal Issues. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimault wowed the audience with her passion, wisdom and candour….. I don’t think that anyone [...]
Une semaine d’immersion chez Logibec – Merveilleuse !!
Posted on 20. Jan, 2012 in Blog
An inspiring week with Michel and Huguette at http://www.logibec-ilaq.com/logibec-ilaq.com/welcome_bienvenue.html – the most amazing French language training in Canada !!! Passionate about the language, the history the culture…. one is truly immersed ! challenged and given no choice but to fall in love with the language, the culture, and the City … and want to come [...]
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- Critic’s Journal: After the Crown–First Nations Gathering: Unfulfilled expectations and missed opportunities
- Conservatives Fail to Make Progress Addressing Urgent Needs of First Nations at Crown-First Nations Gathering
- Liberals Call for Meaningful Action at Crown-First Nations Gathering
- Guelph Rotary Club and MP Frank Valeriote hosted fantastic public meeting today on Aboriginal Issues
- Une semaine d’immersion chez Logibec – Merveilleuse !!

