Sayisi Dene receives apology: Bamoseda report
Posted Aug 6, 2010 10:24:19 AM.
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This week on Bamoseda: Friday, Aug. 6
Bamoseda, hosted by Jennifer Ashawasegai, is an Aboriginal news magazine radio program, which features national Aboriginal news, current affairs, features on community and culture, spotlights on entertainment and a cross section of musical genres from very talented artists in the Aboriginal community.
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The Sayisi Dene has received an apology from the Manitoba government for the forced relocation of their community in 1956. Along with the apology, the province has also proposed a land settlement, separate from any treaty land entitlement.
Also in Manitoba, Long Plain First Nation has signed a municipal services agreement with the city of Winnipeg for a 1.4-hectare property in the city.
With recent controversy in B.C. over the Taseko-Prosperity Mining proposal project, a consultant speaks out on better ways to secure environmental approval and consult First Nation communities.
A member of Waycobah First Nation in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia has posted an ad on Kijiji looking for a ‘Good Chief’ to run in the community’s next election.
It’s all in the family — the Metis Fiddler Quartet is performing this weekend in Penetanguishene, Ont.. Nicholas Delbaere-Sawchuk of the quartet discusses the challenges and fun of performing with his family, as well as the importance of keeping traditional Metis music alive.
MUSIC
Violet Naytowhow – “Freedom” (CANCON)
Desiree Dorion – “Soul Black Jack” (CANCON)
Metis Fiddle Quartet – “Robert Sandersons Cow” (CANCON)
