Maliseet language revitalization, justice in remote communities: Bamoseda report
Posted Oct 15, 2010 05:14:03 PM.
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This week on Bamoseda: Friday, Oct. 15
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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St. Mary’s First Nation and St. Thomas University have teamed up to work on a three-year pilot project to revitalize the Maliseet language.
The Anishinabek Nation in Ontario is opposed to Bruce Power shipping nuclear waste through the territory.
The Faculty of Law and the Law Society of Manitoba are hoping to ensure access to justice in remote communities through a ‘forgivable loans’ program for students.
The Tribal Wi-Chi-Way-Win Capital Corporation has been named Economic Developer of the Year. But that’s not without a few bumps in the road, including a federal lending subsidy program. TWCC is in the midst of court action requesting a judicial review about the fairness of the federal program.
A new martial arts/fitness program promises to help youth get fit and aims to boost self-esteem and self-confidence, and can be delivered on-reserve.
MUSIC
C-Weed – Redemption (CANCON)
Donny Parenteau – What it takes (CANCON)
Peacemaker – Running out of time (CANCON)
