Joomla! site syndication http://www.first-nations.info Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:52:28 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.first-nations.info/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.first-nations.info Joomla! site syndication http://www.first-nations.info/in-the-news/native-land-claims-bill.html The backlog of more than 800 native land claims across the country crying out for government attention could be expedited thanks to a new bill the House of Commons passed last week. First Nation News - In the News Wed, 21 May 2008 01:49:52 +0100 http://www.first-nations.info/first-nations-in-the-news/native-tobacco-trade.html The unchecked expansion of contraband cigarette sales has meant an economic windfall for smoke shops on First Nation reserves such as Kahnawake, Six Nations, and Tyendinaga Reserves. First Nation News - First Nations in the News Wed, 21 May 2008 01:35:40 +0100 http://www.first-nations.info/blood-reserve/blackfoot-reality-series.html Julian Black Antelope and his business partner Ruby Eaglechild - both from the Blood Reserve - are hoping the idea of giving up modern conveniences for one month to live the traditional Blackfoot way will appeal to 12 native men and women. First Nation Reserves - Blood Reserve Tue, 20 May 2008 21:00:51 +0100 http://www.first-nations.info/in-the-news/treaty-process-in-jeopardy-after-vote.html A unanimous vote to abandon the British Columbia Treaty Commission (BCTC) at last week’s Treaty Forum held on the Nak’azdli Reserve, near Fort St. James, has some members of the Carrier Sekani Tribal Council (CSTC) upset. First Nation News - In the News Tue, 30 Oct 2007 01:29:31 +0100 http://www.first-nations.info/history-timelines/canadian-historical-indian-treaties-time-line.html In Canada, Aboriginal Peoples and various Pre-Confederation and Post-Confederation governments have concluded 68 major treaties. These treaties cover most of Ontario, the Prairie Provinces; and parts of Vancouver Island, Northwest Territories, and Atlantic Canada. In Quebec, there were Treaties of Peace and Friendship; however, these treaties were usually not written down, and are therefore not included.The Historical Indian Treaties Time Line shows in chronological order a selection of the major treaties, from the first Peace and Friendship Treaty in 1725 to the 1930 Adhesions to Treaty 9. First Nations History - History Timelines Fri, 21 Sep 2007 05:21:06 +0100