As the Federal Government calls for feedback on the second stage of the Indigenous Voice co-design process, The Healing Foundation reiterates its strong.
Matawa chiefs demand province stop all activities affecting land, treaty rights during pandemic
The Matawa Chiefs Council has issued a public statement requesting that the Ontario government stop all activities that affect the rights and interests of First Nations members while the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
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The Chiefs Council rejected imposed deadline of Thursday to comment on proposed changes to Far North Act
Posted: Jan 15, 2021 4:21 PM ET | Last Updated: January 15
Matawa Chiefs Council reject deadline imposed by Ontario government to comment of proposed changes to Far North Act, which regulates resource development and land planning in most of northern Ontario.(Matawa First Nations / Facebook)
How Indigenous-led childcare centres could help close Australia s education gap
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Experts say early childhood education centres led by First Nations people can help kids get the best start in life.
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When Wayne Griffiths first went to primary school, it was a terrifying experience. I grew up in a little town called Curlewis [in northern NSW], and my first day at school was so traumatic I cried most of the morning and eventually I had to be taken home by my eldest brother, he recalls. That was the case most of the days that week. I didn t know what school was, I didn t have access to any early childhood settings, and it was just horrific for me.
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A new First Nations-led solar power generation project will be setting up shop near Regina in the near future.
The First Nations Power Authority (FNPA), a non-profit organization that helps connect industry, government, and Indigenous communities to develop Indigenous-owned power projects, has struck a deal with SaskPower to provide energy from two major solar projects, one in the Regina area and one near Weyburn.
According to a media release, each would generate 10 megawatts (MW) of clean, renewable power, enough to power more than 5,000 homes. The revenue generated by these power purchase agreements will go towards the First Nations involved in their construction and operation.
Australian Greens
The ACT Greens are pleased that minimising drug harm is already on the Legislative Assembly’s agenda, having brought the issue to the fore during the ACT election campaign.
“I have firsthand experience caring for someone close to me who has struggled with drug dependency,” said Johnathan Davis, Brindabella MLA and Greens spokesperson on drug harm minimisation.
“When people demonise drug use, they often forget we are talking about people – someone’s son or daughter, their husband, mother, friend.
“It’s critical that we try new ways to reduce the harmful health, social and economic impacts of drugs on people in our community.