News and Comment by Tehaliwaskenhas Bob Kennedy, Oneida Copyright Exclusive News Briefs - HERE! Iroquois Nationals won, even though they didn't play "I salute your courage, and your determination to stay strong." July, 2010 Justice in Canada? "A public inquiry is a moral necessity!" October, 2009 The nasty H1N1 - Coming to a lung or intestine near you! "What are your personal plans for PROTECTION?" July 12, 2009 Development on Traditional Lands! "There is a growing understanding by non-aboriginal processes, of the need to have meaningful inclusion of First Nations in what's taking place in their traditional territories" June 29th, 2009 FIRST NATIONS SURVIVAL - A Wake Up Call! "Visionary Leaders and Communities Embrace The Sustainable" UPDATED March, 2009
A Coalition Government in Ottawa?"Aboriginal Canadians Would Benefit" December 2008
Truth or Election Hype"Conservatives claim real progress for Aboriginal Canadians" September 20, 2008
Violence in the NHL"Compassion is not the first word that comes to mind" December 23, 2007
Danger Online!"We cannot live safely on a wide-open 'information highway'" August 14, 2007
National Day of Action!"What Difference Did it Make?" June 30, 2007
Canadians ought to be angry!"June 29th National Day of Action is about education and awareness" June 26, 2007
Hatred Against Aboriginal Canadians"Would-Be Politician Uses Online Service for Racist Remarks" NOTE: This Includes Reaction - FeedbackApril 2007
An Unlikely Champion for Change "BC Premier's Aboriginal Awakening Helps Raise Awareness"October 4, 2006
No More Spats Please! "First Nations and Off-reserve Agencies Must Work Together"July 21, 2006
Strategic Aboriginal Politics "On Top is Always an Enviable Position Wouldn't You Agree?"May 6, 2006
A Matter of Life or Death "Accountabilitywhat does it really mean for First Nations?"April 13, 2006
Gambling vs. Land Rights "Governments willing to share gambling profits but not the land" April 1, 2006
One Dead Indian "Movie Prompts Canadians to Speak Out"January 6, 2006
Stop the Insanity at Indian Affairs "Minister must take bold action - tender his resignation" October 31, 2005
Ten Little Indians "A metaphorical countdown to killing Indians or merely harmless literature or theatre / film genre?" October 29, 2005
Education interests could brighten up BC Treaty Talks "No tuition for First Nations students - a win-win option" June 24, 2005
Another Proposed Self-Government Act? "Is it Merely the Son of FNGA or is Bill S-16 Worthwhile?"June 12th, 2005
The NDP Promise of Consultation and Accomodation "Let's Not Forget What Gordon Campbell Tried to Impose on Us in 2001"May 15th, 2005
What Do They Really Want? "First Nations Interests are straightforward but BC Government misses many an opportunity to address them"February 9th, 2005
Free Speech Takes Back Seat to Threats of Violence "There is a limit to dissent"February 2, 2005
Dismissed and ignored for nearly 150 years "First Nations demand BC politicians and industry leaders pay attention"January 12, 2005
Native Youth Movement Versus Sun Peaks Resort "Poverty or a $600-a-night Hotel Suite"August 12, 2004
Election 2004"Stephen Harper and the so-called new Conservative Party, do not offer Canadians, especially Aboriginals, a truly reasonable or acceptable alternative to the federal Liberals"June 1, 2004
The Interpretation of Treaty Rights by the Non-Aboriginal Courts"Can We Really Get a Fair and Just Hearing?"March 6, 2004
"True Reform in Ottawa Means We Must Take a Serious Look at Getting Rid of Indian Affairs and its Dominance over First Nations"February 13, 2004
"Ottawa's Financial Squeeze - a Good News Bad News Scenario"for First Nations and Aboriginal peopleDecember 16th, 2003
"Prime Minister's Cabinet sends messages to First Nations and Metis" some of it is blatantly obvious, but some of it demands we read between the lines December 12th, 2003
"Samson Cree Nation Lawsuit Shines Light on Jean Chretien's True Legacy "December 5th, 2003
"Will Aboriginal interests really be addressed by a new Prime Minister?"July 23rd, 2003
"AFN has been, and continues to be a powerful forcefighting against the modern-day efforts of governments to whitewash 'Indian' issues "July 14th, 2003
"Fanning the Flames of Controversy Over the F.N.G.A."June 7th, 2003
"The Other Guy Did It Debate The Legacy of Indian Residential Schools"
"Human Rights Violations Against Our People are Real, Not Imagined and Not Exaggerated"
"We are a Powerful Force and Our Potential Influence on Tomorrow's Canada is not to be taken lightly"
"When a Crisis Happens We Somehow Pull Together"
"BC Education Cuts and Policy Changesthe Impact on Aboriginals"
"Where are You When Opportunity KnocksAvailable and Responsive?"
"Haven't We Already Been Studied to Death?" . . . Literally!
"What Lies Ahead? Aboriginals Anticipate Sparky Days"Liberal Landslide win in BC
"Breakthrough for the poorest of the Poor! "
"A BC Liberal Government?Danger! Warning! --- Trouble with a capital T"
" A New Year, a New Milleniumbut What Lies Ahead? - No Crystal Ball Needed Here"
"Jury's Recommendations Arrivedbut Justice Did Not"
"Election fever creates election confusion for Aboriginal voters"
"Time for Restoration of RightsNo More Handouts"
"Canada is Breaking the Law - Time for us to Get Tough"
"Authorities Bow to Community Pressure"
"The Need for a Stronger Aboriginal Voice in Canada"
"Historic Opportunity for First Nation LeadersTime to go Back to the Future"
"As the Stomach Turns - a BC Treaty Drama" (or is that trauma?)
"Aboriginals and the Justice SystemWake-up Call Comes to Canada"
"Standing Together to FightDiabolical Scheme"
"BC Treaty ProcessBad Faith NegotiationsorBad Taste Negotiations"
"What Really Happened to Anthany Dawson?Adding Insult to Injury --- Inquest Delayed!"
"Urban Aboriginals Come Together for the Sake of Families and Community"
"The End of a Century of HardshipsPreparing for the Battles Ahead"
"Writing is on the Wall BC's Fragile Treaty Process"
"A Search for Truth, Justice & Peace of Mind"
"Aboriginal Families for Aboriginal ChildrenIt's About Time!"
"First Nations First, MacBlo!"
"Urban Aboriginal RightsTime for Unity Strategy"
Celebrating Colonialism or"Generous Good Neighbour Policy?"
Historic Assembly"Big Deal or Big Smoke & Mirrors?"
"Death is for the Living..."
"Reach Out to First Nations"
"We're Mad as Hell and..."
