CFN – With a final media show, Chief Spence has now ended her 44 day “reduced food” diet. The question should now turn to what did she accomplish? Are Canadians more aware today and do they have a better understanding of the abysmal living conditions in First Nations communities? Probably not,Continue Reading

CFN – Today’s “National Day of Protest” is more than a symbolic gesture, it’s an important step by the grassroots movement, “Idle No More”, to encourage respect and bring about long overdue improvements to First Nations communities. Canadians and government officials (both political and departmental) have been watching closely andContinue Reading

CFN – Aimee Davison talks alot.  And she’s reversed a trend in that she’s migrated to Quebec as opposed to leaving it; but Pauline Marois and her PQ government’s policies have irked the Actor, Model, and Internet Diva to the point that she’s decided to not speak French anymore  in certainContinue Reading

CFN – As was anticipated to be the case at several U.S./Canada borders today, the Idle No More movement, known as the Turtle Island Movement to some, demonstrated along the International border that passes through the Akwesasne Mohawk territory between Cornwall and Rooseveltown.  Estimates of the crowd size vary, butContinue Reading

CFN – Over 1.000 peaceful protesters walked through Akwesasne and over the Seaway International Bridge to Cornwall Ontario on a beautiful sunny Saturday. The National Idle No More protest hit our area against Bill C 45 and in support of Chief Theresa Spence and her hunger strike. No incidents wereContinue Reading

CFN – The Prime Minister’s announcement today that he will be meeting with First Nations leaders on January 11th sets the stage for discussions that can provide meaningful progress on First Nations issues. It was not an unexpected move as both the government and the AFN need to limit the growthContinue Reading

CFN –  The Cornwall Police are warning the public about the Idle No More March across the Seaway International Bridge Saturday January 5th starting at approximately 10 AM. IDLE NO MORE PROTEST ACTIVITY   Cornwall, ON- On Saturday, January 5th, 2013 at approximately 10:00 a.m., an Idle No More ProtestContinue Reading

The purpose of this Bill is to require unions to make their finances public, including assets, liabilities, and expenses. Unions already provide this information to their members through financial audits, reports, and regular membership meetings. The reality is C-377 could result in costly legal challenges. The Canadian Bar Association, theContinue Reading