Court decision sparks debate over tobacco smuggling and Indigenous rights
Mohawk men’s tobacco smuggling case highlights complex legal and economic issues facing Indigenous Canadians
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Indigenous peoples have a chance – if they grasp it
JOSEPH QUESNEL: The future of Indigenous policy requires emerging from the shadow of the Indian Act
The national chief of the AFN has been ousted. Now what?
JOSEPH QUESNEL: It is time to reconsider the purpose of the AFN and how it selects its national chief
John A Macdonald was a passionate advocate for Indigenous rights
GREG PIASETZKI: The complex legacy of Canada’s founding father, Sir John A Macdonald
First Nations people deserve right to fee simple land ownership
JOSEPH QUESNEL: Fee simple land ownership by First Nations would unlock real gains in terms of increased land values and economic opportunity
Indigenous languages are an integral part of Canadian culture
GERRY CHIDIAC: Canada’s journey towards a revitalization of Indigenous languages
Did children die attending residential schools?
BRIAN GIESBRECHT: Yes, but there is no credible evidence of anything sinister about the death and burial of even one student
Indigenous ownership in Canadian energy is growing
DEBORAH JAREMKO: Vancouver conference to showcase rising tide of Indigenous leadership in Canada’s economy
Catholic Church finally repudiates the Doctrine of Discovery
GERRY CHIDIAC: The Doctrine of Discovery justified everything from slavery to the residential school system
Debate needed on claim children were buried at residential schools
RODNEY CLIFTON: It is only when the truth is known about residential schools can an honourable reconciliation be forged
Bishop Grandin was a hero of early Manitoba
BRIAN GIESBRECHT: Reconciliation is a worthy goal. But it won’t be achieved by rewriting history, or expunging all mention of Bishop Grandin
The genocide lie about residential schools
BRIAN GIESBRECHT: There is no credible evidence that any residential school student died under sinister circumstance
The man who saved the Plains Indians
BRIAN GIESBRECHT: John A. Macdonald had close friendships with Indian leaders and a deep respect for their ancient culture
Indian Act again under attack
JOSEPH QUESNEL: Indigenous communities need to be allowed to experiment and innovate through local self-rule and decentralization
Racially based ‘Justice’ is built on flawed reasoning
BRIAN GIESBRECHT: How can a racially based system even be called “justice”? “Justice” is one set of laws for everyone
Savana Walkingbear one of Canada’s rising young Indigenous leaders
PROFILE: Savana Walkingbear has overcome adversity and is now working to advance First Nations’ ownership of resource projects
Too many Indigenous men abuse too many Indigenous women
BRIAN GIESBRECHT: Until Indigenous men are held to the same standards as everyone else, nothing will change
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