BAMOSEDA

The Mi'kmaq in Nova Scotia have signed a landmark agreement with provincial and federal governments which sets out the rules on a formal consultation process.

Barriere Lake First Nation in Quebec does not recognizes its Chief and Council -- that's because Indian Northern Affairs Canada has acclaimed the Chief and Council after imposing a section of the Indian Act, even though the community has its own selection process.

Ottawa has been ordered by the federal court to produce all documents relating to the Loan Loss Reserve Initiative. The LLRI is a federal loan program which has created controversy among Aboriginal Financial Institutions who just want to level the playing field with other mainstream financial lenders.

There's some controversy brewing in northwestern Ontario over the consultation of an archeological excavation. First Nations maintain there hasn't been consultation while the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario says there has.

First Nations youth have recently completed a one week Flight Camp aimed at introducing the youth to all aspects of the aviation industry in northwestern Ontario.

MUSIC
Howard Nepinak - My Guitar Sings the Blues (CANCON)
Arlette Alcock - NDN Auntie (CANCON)
Missy Knott - No Man Begins (CANCON)

This week on Bamoseda - Friday, Aug. 27/10

First Nations are pulling together and supporting the Paddle for Wild Salmon in B.C - they're worried about the declining number of Wild Salmon in the Fraser River.

A new research project in Quebec will examine how cultural entrepreneurship can contribute to sustainable economic development in Aboriginal communities.

The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business will soon be conducting a survey of Aboriginal entrepreneurs and community businesses - hoping it will help shape public policy in the country.

An Attawapiskat community member hopes people will vote for 12-year-old Wesley Prankard's idea in the Pepsi Refresh Everything-Canada contest to build a playground in the First Nation in northern Ontario.

Blackstone is a mini-series about 'Rez' politics is being filmed right now, and will air on Showcase and APTN early next year. Executive Producer/Director Ron Scott discusses the mini-series starring Nathanial Arcand, Carmen Moore, Eric Schweig, Michelle Thrush and Roseanne Superneault.

MUSIC
Missy Knott - Go, go, go (CANCON)
Kimberly Dawn - Bone Digger (CANCON)
Peacemaker - Sacred Ground (CANCON)

This week on Bamoseda - Friday, Aug. 20/10

It was a dream come true for Batchewana First Nation members in Ontario who have celebrated the return of their ancestors' remains in a repatriation ceremony.

A former Nipissing University student is sending back his diploma after the school named its library after former Ontario Premier Mike Harris.

The Canada Council for Aboriginal Business is looking for nominations for its next round of inductees into the Aboriginal Business Hall of Fame.

A 12 year old in southern Ontario has entered his charitable idea into the Pepsi Refresh Everything contest - to build a $25,000.00 playground for the children in Attawapiskat.

Voting for the final round of the Aboriginal People's Choice Music Awards is just around the bend.

MUSIC
Andrea Menard - Ancestors (CANCON)
JC Campbell - Go Ahead (CANCON)
Digging Roots - Let the Sun (CANCON)

This week on Bamoseda - Friday, Aug. 13/10

Tsilqot'in Tribal Chief Joe Alphonse says no amount of money will make up for destroying Fish Lake and turning it into a tailings pond in the proposed Prosperity Mining project proposal.

Inuit communities around the Lancaster Sound area are breathing a sigh of relief after winning a court battle to stop a seismic testing project in their territory.

A conference on Indigenous community engagement is marking the 160th anniversary of the signing of the Robinson Huron treaty.

Economic Development spotlight is on CreeCo, a Cree regional Economic Enterprises Company based in Quebec.

MUSIC
Wab Kinew - Live by the Drum (CANCON)
Missy Knott - Happy with the Sun (CANCON)
The Breeze Band - Beg Borrow and Steal (CANCON)

This week on Bamoseda - Friday, Aug. 6/10

The Sayisi Dene have 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 is looking on Kijiji for a candidate to run for Chief in the community's next election.

It's all in the family - The Metis Fiddler quartet is performing this weekend in Penetanguishene, Ontario. 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)

This week on Bamoseda - Friday, July 30/10

First Nations are subject to increased infection and mortality rates when going through Peritoneal dialysis. That from a new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.

Scrapping the Indian Act is not so simple a concept. Journalist and Indigenous rights activist Kenneth Deer says lots of thought needs to be put into an alternative coming from First Nation communities.

Avanti Mining says it has been continuing to move forward with the re-development of the Kitsault mine in B.C and it's relationship with the Nisga'a Nation.

The 5th Atlantic Entrepreneur awards are gearing up for the big night in September, but are also looking for more nominations and have extended their deadline.

It's brand new, with a fresh, clean perspective. It's the new cd from Derek Miller --Derek Miller with Double Trouble. Derek Miller talks about his new cd and what he's been up to since his last release in 2004.

MUSIC
George Leach - I found out today (CANCON)
Stevie Salas - Bring it easy (CANCON)
Derek Miller - Something bad and something good (CANCON)

This week on Bamoseda - Friday, July 23/10

This week, Bamoseda presents its Sizzlin' Summer Special!! Lots of great tunes, plus your National Aboriginal News.

Bamoseda's Sizzlin' Summer special features a few double headers to compare the evolution of artists music. The spotlight will be on Derek Miller, Digging Roots and Don Amero. Singles from Inez and Buffy Sainte Marie will also be included in this special show.

MUSIC

Buffy Sainte Marie - Cho Cho Fire (CANCON)
Inez - Breathe (CANCON)
Derek Miller - Lovesick Blues (CANCON)
Derek Miller - Wishing Well (CANCON)
Don Amero - If You Want To (CANCON)
Digging Roots - Wake Up and Rise (CANCON)
Digging Roots - Strong and Beautiful (CANCON)
Burnt Project 1 - Deadmen (CANCON)

This week on Bamoseda - Friday, July 16/10

The Nationals Iroquois Lacrosse team is missing out on the world championships in England because of controversy over their Haudenosaunee passports. The passports, which have been in international use since the early 1970's have been refused by the U.K July 15th - this just hours after the U.S overturned it's decision and allow the team to travel on their nation passports. And that hasn't been the only time in recent months that there have been issues with the Haudenosaunee passport. Kahnewake News Online publisher Greg Horn has those details.

The Manitoba Metis Federation will be appealing a recent Supreme Court decision which has dismissed a major land claim. The land claim in question is to seek compensation from an 1878 agreement where 1.4 million acres of land was promised to Metis in the Manitoba Act, as negotiated by Louis Riel's Provisional Government with Canada to allow for Manitoba's entry into Confederation.

The Keepers of the Water is a short powerful, poignant, documentary focusing on a group of youth in the Dene community of Fort Chipewyan in northern Alberta. The youth there have formed a group to protest the tar sands, and filmmaker Ayelen Liberona captures this serious campaign from the youth in the community.

There's a new tool for those wanting to learn the essentials of Mi'kmaq, and it can be accessed anywhere in the world because it's an online dictionary which includes several different pronunciations in Mi'kmaq.

It's jazzy, rocky and flirts with pop. Those are the new sounds from Inuk/French singer Elisapie Isaac. It's been about eight years since her last release. Elisapie's new cd, There will be Stars, includes lyrics in Inuk, French and English.

MUSIC

Derek Miller - Girls (CANCON)
Sierra Noble - Constitution Breakdown (CANCON)
Elisapie Isaac - Nothing in this world is free (CANCON)

This week on Bamoseda - Friday, July 8/10

Big oil and mines businesses are issues in B.C.... First Nations there are re-doubling their efforts to fight the Enbridge pipeline after a recent trip to the Louisiana coastline to observe BP oil spill devastation.
And a group of First Nations in the province are and rejecting Taseko Mining Limited's Prosperity mine proposal.

A Liberal Saskatchewan Senator speaks out on a bill that has recently passed through Senate. Senator Lillian Dyck says the Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act is an imposition on First Nations rights.

The Queen has recently went home from her trip to Canada, but while she was here, the Chiefs of Ontario sent her a message, urging the Sovereign to recognize and uphold First Nation treaties with Canada.

More mental illness awareness needs to happen in First Nation communities.
And there also needs to be more Indigenous culturally appropriate programming for Aboriginal people in the mainstream mental health sector.
Dr. Brenda Restoule, Vice-Chair of the Native Mental Health Association of Canada spoke with Bamoseda.

MUSIC
Shakti Hayes - Nitsimos (CANCON)
Stevie Salas - Long Way to Roll (CANCON)
Edward Gamblin - Is There a Chance (CANCON)

This week on Bamoseda - Friday, July 2/10

First Nations in B.C are setting up their own gambling authority.
This after First Nations have not been successful to pen a revenue sharing agreements akin to other First Nation deals elsewhere in the country.

B.C based lawyer Joseph Linkevic doesn't think too highly of Tom Flanagan's book 'Beyond the Indian Act'. The book promotes First Nation land privatization and Linkevic thinks the formula spells disaster.

It didn't get much air time by the big broadcasters during the G8 Summit in Huntsville....but Wasauksing Chief Shane Tabobondung was included in the dignitaries who welcomed the G8 leaders to the territory. Tabobondung told Bamoseda what it was like to meet the leaders.

Opposition and NDP leader Jack Layton told Bamoseda it was unfortunate that Indigenous issues never hit the table during either of the Summits. He says it's also unfortunate Canada still hasn't signed the U.N Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People.

Laureen Harper, Canada's First Lady played host to the other G8 First Ladies, with a 'Muskoka Experience'. Part of that experience included moccasin making with Sunshine Tonasca-Brazeau, founder of Qeumeez. She says the First Ladies were "ridiculously down-to-earth."

MUSIC
George Leach - Indian Time (CANCON)
Tomson Highway and Patricia Cano - Kisageetin (CANCON)
Wayne Lavallee - All My Relations (CANCON)

This week on Bamoseda - Friday, June 25/10

The Defenders of the Land - a group of First Nation citizens, have denounced the G8 and G20 Summits because world leaders are not recognizing Indigenous rights.
The Defenders of the Land and other groups have planned events for the National Aboriginal Day of Action, June 24th, and have aligned their events to coincide with Summits in the hopes of attracting international media attention.

A Unity Pow Wow was held on National Aboriginal Day in Huntsville, to honour the world leaders ahead of the G8 Summit being held there. Organizers had hoped to catch the eye of some of the world leaders to let them know First Nations do have a presence in this country.

First Nations in Ontario have won their battle to maintain their current tax exemption rights, under the newly imposed Harmonized Sales Tax in the province.

The Metis Nation of Ontario has recently signed an unprecedented agreement. MNO has signed a general relationship agreement with Great Lakes PowerTransmission.

Cree author/playwright Tomson Highway hopes his cabaret will speak to World Leaders while they are in Toronto for the G20. Highway is reminding Prime Minister Stephen Harper that the 21st Nation in the mix - is Aboriginal Canada, and that the PM is hosting the summits in First Nation territories.

MUSIC
Olivia Tailfeathers - Universe Song (CANCON)
Digging Roots - Plant the Seeds (CANCON)
Derek Miller - Stormy Eyes (CANCON)

This week on Bamoseda - Friday, June 18/10

The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has finally heard government arguments on the underfunding of First Nations Children's Services. The federal government wants the case tossed out. The case began three years ago and was launched by The First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada and the Assembly of First Nations.

Haida Nation President Guujaaw tells Bamoseda about the newly created conservation and heritage sites. Work that has taken a long time and something the Haida are proud of. The Conservation site encompasses an area of about 3400 square kilometres near the Queen Charlotte Islands.

National Aboriginal Day is just around the corner, and across the country, Metis, Inuit and First Nations people will be celebrating their culture with the rest of Canada. In Ontario however, the Moon River Metis Council near Georgian Bay will be holding its first ever event in the form of a Soiree which includes Metis fiddling.

A music project in Calgary for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal youth is hoping to help keep high risk kids in school. It's the Cold Lake Music Factory pilot project put on by Legacy Children's Foundation.

The Drum Calls Softly is a story written by authorS David Bouchard and Shelley Willier. It's wonderful children's story narrated by David Bouchard.

MUSIC
Asani - Iskwesis (CANCON)
Calvin Vollrath - Old Reel 8 (CANCON)
Inez - Stick Game Jam (CANCON)

This week on Bamoseda - Friday, June 11/10

There's been some positive development between First Nation communities and municipalities. Two researchers have found nearly 100 agreements have been signed between different First Nations and towns in BC.

A recently released Harvard Law School Report has concluded mining regulations in BC have been and are unfair to First Nations in the province. The report urges the province to make changes and also makes recommendations to mining companies and First Nations alike.

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission has been moving ahead with its work after some re-organization and relocating its head office. Justice Murray Sinclair, Chair of the TRC gives Bamoseda an update on the Commissions activities.

There are many common threads in Indigenous art in Australia, New Zealand and here in Canada. That's what Michelle Lavallee, Assistant curator of the McKenzie Art Gallery in Regina noticed. She was part of a delegate of Aboriginal curators who attended the 17th Biennale in Sydney Australia.

The Aboriginal Peoples Choice Awards is gearing up for its 5th event this fall. The Awards competition is looking for submissions from artists and is also introducing a couple of new categories.

MUSIC

Don Amero - Sunshine and Rain (CANCON)
Wayne Lavallee - Sacred Journey (CANCON)
Andrea Menard - Ancestors (CANCON)

This week on Bamoseda - Friday,June 4/10

The first of a series of national events for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) is just around the bend. It's hoped to bring together survivors and their families, former school staff as well as others affected by the Indian Residential School experience.

The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal will be deciding on whether or not to continue hearings into the federal government's underfunding of First Nations children's services. In 2007, The First Nations Child and Family Caring Society and Assembly of First Nations asked the Human Rights Tribunal to determine whether the underfunding of First Nations Child Services constitutes discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

First Nations Technical Institute based on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory in Ontario is celebrating its 25th anniversary as a an Indigenous post secondary institution. FNTI also hosted an Indigenous Learning Conference with participants from Chile and Africa.

The Edmonton Garrison participated in an Aboriginal Awareness Week. The week included cultural awareness on Metis, Inuit and First Nations, and the week also capped off with the construction of a sweatlodge to be used by soldiers and RCMP officers.

The worst environmental disaster in U.S history is taking its toll and continuing to spread. BP's oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico is about 2500 square miles and has reached the Louisiana coastline, affecting more than 120 miles of shoreline and has gotten into the marshlands - where the Pointe Aux Chenes Indian Tribe calls home. With their livelihood of fishing now gone, Chuckie Verdin, Chairman of the Tribe says most of the community is out of work and don't have much hope.

MUSIC
Susan Aglukark - Citizens of the World (CANCON)
Mike Gouchie - Didn't get a damn thing done (CANCON)
Buffy Sainte-Marie - No No Kashegesh (CANCON)

This week on Bamoseda - Friday, May 28/10

A toll booth erected on Highway 11 in northern Ontario will stay put until unresolved issues for the community of Couchiching First Nation have been addressed.

Anishinabek Nation leaders are unimpressed Nipissing University will be presenting former Ontario Premier Mike Harris with an honorary doctorate degree.

Duncan First Nation is taking the province of Alberta to task in its obligation to consult First Nation communities on developments in their territories.

It's the final round of Pow Wow Idol - an online North American Pow Wow competition - and there are only two groups left: The Chippewa Travellers and the Tribe Called Mi'Kmaq.

Is it an otter? A muskrat? An omajinaakoos? The carcass of an unidentifiable creature was washed ashore of Big Trout Lake in the community of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwig in northern Ontario. Photos of the creature were posted online and ever since, there's been a debate over what the creature actually is.

MUSIC
Inez - Breathe (CANCON)
Fara Palmer - Phoenix (CANCON)
Digawolf - The North (CANCON)

This week on Bamoseda - Friday, May 21/10

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After a rash of youth suicides over the past year in communities along Ontario's James Bay Coast, the Mushkegowuk Council has declared a State of Emergency. It's a two part declaration calling on communities to work together as well as both provincial and federal governments.

A father in Ontario is worried he'll never see his daughter again after his ex-girlfriend was deported to the Caribbean Island of St. Lucia taking their daughter with them.

The First Nations Wellness/Addictions Counsellor Certification Board in BC is hoping its recent expansion will reach more front line workers in First Nations communities throughout the country.

The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations doesn't want the province issuing any more exploration permits - at least not until First Nations have been consulted about what goes in their traditional territories and are participating in industry activities.

He's been known for his shoot-from-the-hip style and straight talk. And for the past couple of decades he's been promoting the virtues that economic development equals First Nations self reliance. He is Osoyoos Indian Band Chief Clarence Louie. Louie has been re-appointed as Chair of the National Aboriginal Economic Development Board.

Music
Jani Lauzon - Courage Song (CANCON)
Don Amero - Sunshine and Raie (CANCON)
Sandy Scofield - Money is the Goal (CANCON)

This week on Bamoseda - Friday, May 13/10

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Henvey Inlet First Nation has had it's charitable registration revoked from the Canada Revenue Agency due to a tax evasion scheme. The revocation is a relief to the community's Chief, who says the First Nation is in the midst of launching a civil suit in response to the findings of the audit.

Peguis First Nation in Manitoba now has access to it's land claims settlement funds after a battle in court. The community's lawyer explains what happened.

Health Canada has recently released an environmental health guide for Aboriginal communities to assess and address environmental concerns in their homes.

In Australia, a National Congress of Australia's First Peoples has been formed. The new organization was formed to ensure that Aborigine and Torres Strait people have the opportunity to engage with a range of partners including governments, industry and philanthropric companies.

There's no more excuses why anyone can't learn Anishinabe - free online classes are now available to everyone. Its the new project of a Toronto teacher.

MUSIC
Mary Youngblood - Wind Whispers (CANCON)
Burnt Project 1 - Message (CANCON)
George Leach - Sand in the Wind (CANCON)

This week on Bamoseda - Friday, May 7/10

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Northern Health in BC is working towards closing the health gap between Aboriginal people and non-Aboriginal people in light of complicated complicated health delivery practices from different levels of government. Bamoseda Coop student Deidre Contin has that story.

There's a large fibre-optic line construction project underway in the James Bay area of Quebec. That means good news for about 30,000 people in the area. The $28.2 million dollar, 1,400 km line project is slated for completion next spring.

It's hoped that a new tri-partite agreement between the Treaty Relations, Canadian Human Rights and Manitoba Human Rights Commissions will promote more awareness on human and treaty rights.

Next Alternative Energy Incorporated is an alternative energy company which is Aboriginal majority owned. It could also be the first Aboriginal company to be publicly traded on the Canadian National Stock Exchange and is now just waiting for the green light to do so.

The Council of Treaty 8 Chiefs in BC is unhappy with provinces move to remove the proposed Site C dam from regulatory oversight. West Moberly First Nations Chief Roland Wilson says not only will the dam cause environmental damage he says the province is not telling the whole about just where that power is to go.

MUSIC
Shakti Hayes - Touchwod Hills (CANCON)
Shane Anthony Band - Whole World Before Me (CANCON)
Shane Yellowbird - Pick Up Truck (CANCON)

This weekend on Bamoseda - Friday, April 30/10

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It's a well rounded music show, with tunes ranging from bluesy rock, to traditional Anishinabe music, hip hop and country.

Hear Sierra Noble's Song, Grandma Blanche, written just after the death of her beloved grandmother. It's an emotionally raw and touching piece.

The Red Shadow Singers, an Anishinabe Drum group display their talent in composing traditional music for the people to keep learning and remembering culture.

The Odemin Kwe Singers sing a traditional song - Anishinabe Kwe, which is a song to honour women.

We'll hear Bounce from Pop Sensation and Sto:lo singer/songwriter Inez. She blends hip hop with R&B with roots in her Sto:lo identity and has a universal sound.
Learn about these musicians and more on this episode of Bamoseda.

MUSIC
Sierra Noble - Grandma Blanche (CANCON)
Don Amero - Deepening (CANCON)
Wayne Lavallee - Buffalo Soldier (CANCON)
Crystal Shawanda - You Can Let Go Now (CANCON)
Shane Yellowbird - I Remember the Music (CANCON)
The Wolfpack - Welcome to My World (CANCON)

This weekend on Bamoseda - Friday, April 23/10

It's the year of the Metis! The province of Ontario has recently added it's declaration to the federal government and one other province to recognize the Metis community. Metis Nation of Ontario President Gary Lapinski says the province's declaration means a step forward for the Metis.

An Aboriginal Languages Recognition Act has been introduced into the Manitoba Legislature this week. It was introduced by the province's Aboriginal and Northern Affairs Minister Eric Robinson who discusses why it was an important move for him and Aboriginal communities in the province. The new act is fine, according to Aboriginal Languages of Manitoba board member Melvin Swan, but more needs to be done especially for urban Aboriginal people.

In the Yukon, languages are also in the spotlight. Over the next three years, the Self-government Secretariat of the Council of Yukon First Nations will be working towards finding innovative ways to rejuvenate the eight Aboriginal languages in the north with the help of recent federal funding.

Earth Week has wrapped up, but not for the Indigenous Environmental Network. The global grassroots organization continues it's work. And this week, Clayton Thomas Mueller, Indigenous Oil Campaign Organizer, was in the United Kingdom appealing to companies to stay out of Alberta's tar sands.

Digging Roots brought home some hardware. The group won a Juno for best Aboriginal Album of the year for their cd "We Are". Shoshona Kish with Digging Roots tells Bamoseda what the win felt like and the music scene in Canada.

MUSIC
Wayne Lavallee - Big Country (CANCON)
Don Amero - Protection (CANCON)
Digging Roots - Spring to Come (CANCON)
Digging Roots - Plant the Seeds (CANCON)

This weekend on Bamoseda - Friday, April 16th/10

In this weekend's program, Bamoseda has news from every direction. Starting in Ontario , M'Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island is the latest to get the nod from the province for a small wind farm.

Climate change is a real issue for coastal communities because of erosion and recently, a new network has been formed on the east coast to address climate change and help communities prepare for the inevitable.

On the west coast , the city of Vancouver is hoping it's new project will help bridge the gap between Aboriginal and immigrant communities. According to the city's Social Planner, the two groups have not heard each other's stories since around the time of the Great Depression. Through the project, the communities are hoping that will change.

In the Northwest Territories, meet the latest Aboriginal recipient of the Order of Canada, Fred Carmichael.
South of the border, a Native American Civil rights march is being organized.

Organizer of the Native Blood Civil Rights March hopes the three day event this August will draw more than a million people.

This weekend on Bamoseda - Friday, April 9/10

The Aboriginal People's Study is the first survey of it's kind - and findings include that most urban Aboriginal people consider the city their home - and not the community they're associated with, and education is a top priority. More than 25-hundred urban Aboriginal people were interviewed for the study and almost the same amount of non-Aboriginal people were also interviewed.

A First Nation in Ontario is taking advantage of the new Green Energy Act in the province and is getting ready to do business in the industry, but it's not what you would think - Serpent River First Nation will be building an environmentally friendly LED manufacturing plant in the community.

It's been in the news a lot lately and come under fire - The pardon process from the National Parole Board...It was only last weekend that media learned former coach Graham James was pardoned for his conviction three years ago. The ex-coach was sentenced to 3-and-a-half years in prison after he pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting Sheldon Kennedy and another unnamed player. Former NHLer Theo Fleury is welcoming demands to review the pardon process - because he alleges in his book, that, he too was abused by James.
But -- Johnathon Rudin, Program Director at Aboriginal Legal Services of Toronto says while a review might be good - not all offences should be painted the same....

Bamoseda Coop Student, Deidre Contin has a report on the International Polar Year Youth Time Capsule Project.

And an Enoch Cree Nation woman is a contestant in this year's Miss Universe Canada....and not only is Ashley Callingbull wanting to become the first Cree Miss Universe Canada, she wants your vote for the People's Choice Award.

This weekend on Bamoseda - Friday, April 2nd/10

Bamoseda has the details on some good and not so good news in the resource development industry.
The Lake Huron Anishinabek Transmission Company will be building a transmission line in Ontario, The Coastal First Nations is promising to continue fighting Enbridge from building it's pipeline on sensitive environments, and the fight between a small group of Ecuadorian Villagers and a Canadian Mining Company and the Toronto Stock Exchange is beginning to heat up in the courts.

Dr. Micheal Posluns has been following a set of hearings on the First University in the House of Commons and Senate. He gives his report about those hearing. And continuing with education, 'Walk in Our Moccasins' is a new report that has recently been launched by the Ontario Native Education Counselling Association (ONECA). ONECA President Cindy Fisher discusses the reports findings.

Music
JC Campbell - Keep on tryin' (CANCON)
Tanya Tagaq (CANCON)
Peacemaker - Sacred Ground (CANCON)

This weekend on Bamoseda - Friday, March 26/10

Carleton University Professor Elaine Keeler will discuss the educational website, www.pathoftheelders.com, which has been created for youth to learn about Treaty 9 in Ontario

A new resource manual is out for Aboriginal communities - the IBA tool kit will help communities negotiate deals with industry. The free resource is available now to all Aboriginal communities.

Cuts to the Aboriginal Healing Foundation will have a major impact on local First Nation healing and wellness programs. Executive Director Mike DeGaunier will discuss those impacts.

Wagmatcook First Nation in Nova Scotia is renewing its call for a public inquiry into the death of John Simon, who was fatally shot by an RCMP officer in December 2008. We'll hear from Simon's widow Patsy MacKay and her lawyer Gary Richard.
The Ivakkak dogsled race is happening right now, but not without a delay due to inclement weather. Spokesperson Kitty Gordon will tell us the details.

MUSIC
Mary Youngblood - Reach for the Sky (CANCON)
Digging Roots - Plant the Seeds (CANCON)
Sandy Scofield - Layla's Lullaby (CANCON)

This weekend on Bamoseda - Friday, March 18

The Anishinabek Nation is moving forward with it's Constitution. Restoration of Jurisdiction Director Mike Restoule will explain the Constitution and what it means to Anishinabek citizens.

First Nations in Ontario are continuing their fight against the Harmonized Sales Tax in the province. About 1,000 citizens participated in a rally on Parliament Hill on March 10th. Various First Nation leaders spoke out, along with members of the NDP.

The UN Special Rapporteur, James Anaya, discusses discriminatory policy affecting Indigenous People in Australia's Northern Territory.

The Lil NHL hockey tournament just wrapped up in Sudbury, Ontario. Hear a report about the largest First Nation hockey tournament in the country, plus a proud hockey mom and her young player and his coach will talk about the Game.

MUSIC
Buffy Sainte Marie - Up Where We Belong (CANCON)
Asani - Rise Up (CANCON)
JC Campbell - No Lies (CANCON)
Leanne Goose - Anywhere (CANCON)

This weekend on Bamoseda - Friday, March 12

This week's edition of Bamoseda is a toe-tapping music special. Hear anything from traditional women's hand-drumming music to Metis fiddling music to blues, funk, country and rock.

Artists such as as Spiritwind, George Leach, Burnt Project 1 and Derek Miller will be highlighted in this episode of Bamoseda.

MUSIC
Spiritwind - "Anduyaun" (CANCON)
Mishi Donovan - "Who I Am, Who You Are" (CANCON)
George Leach - "Indian Blues" (CANCON)
Fara Palmer - "Spoiled" (CANCON)
Edward Gambin - "Evil Hearted Woman" (CANCON)
Calvin Vollrath - "Red River Jig" (CANCON)
Shane Anthony - "Manitou" (CANCON)
JC Campbell - "Fortune " (CANCON)
Derek Miller - "Beautiful Ocean" (CANCON)

This weekend on Bamoseda - Friday, March 5

The BC All Chiefs' task Force has launched a mass letter writing and e-mail campaign to press the Harper government to sign onto the UN Declaration on Rights of Indigenous People, as well as initiate a national public inquiry into missing and murdered Aboriginal women in Canada. We now know that the Harper government has promised his commitments to these two very important issues in Wednesday's throne speech.

There are two more initiatives in the country to help youth stay out of gangs, or to help them exit that lifestyle. Bamoseda co-op student, Deidre Contin, spoke with the National Aboriginal Gang Prevention commissioner, Cliff Summers, and the commission's spokesperson, Adam Beach, as well as Mike Gladue, the CEO and Creator of the Seven Generations Healing Network.

The Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana is revitalizing its language with the help of modern technology. The Rosetta Stone Endangered Languages Program has helped create software so the community can learn its language -- a difficult feat, since the last language speaker in the community died about 70 years ago.

Anishinabek Nation citizen, Tracey Recollet, a fancy shawl dancer, who participated in the Opening Ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics, told Bamoseda how it felt.

MUSIC
Digging Roots -- "Bring the Water" (CANCON)
Eekwol and Mils -- "The People" (CANCON)
Shane Yellowbird -- "A Beautiful Concept" (CANCON)

This weekend on Bamoseda - Friday, Feb. 26

A University of British Columbia study has linked infectious diseases to multi-generational trauma from residential school.

A group of Saskatchewan youth are producing their own public service announcement. Bamoseda co-op student Deidre had details on that story.

The Frontier Centre on Public Policy is recommending the voluntary re-location of non-viable reserves. Policy analyst Joseph Quesnel explained the study, while Grand Chief Stan Beardy of the Nishinabe Aski Nation said more needs to be realized and treaties need to be examined.

Bamoseda will begin its monthly special on government relations with policy analyst Mickey Posluns, who has been looking at government policy affecting First Nations for about 40 years.

Also, Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond talked about his documentary, "Reel Injun."

MUSIC
Meghan Meister - "Now" (CANCON)
Tracey Bone - "Pity the Fool" (CANCON)
Roland Majeau - "Honey Why" (CANCON)

This weekend on Bamoseda - Friday, Feb. 19

School mascots are under review in Ontario and British Columbia and school board representatives in both provinces spoke with Bamoseda.

Batchewana First Nation citizens in Ontario will have access to credit to leverage mortgages, something which is difficult to accomplish while residing on a First Nation. It's the latest community to participate in the First Nations Market Housing Fund Credit enhancement program.

The Kahnawake Mohawk Council in Quebec is continuing its push to have non-Native residents move out of the community. A spokesperson for the Mohawk Council will talk about why those residents have been asked to leave.

A group of teachers from the Toronto Catholic District School board will be heading to Moose Factory, a community in northern Ontario, to participate in an educational and cultural gathering to both learn and present.

Plus, Pow Wow Idol is in full swing. Next week will mark the fourth round of votes, and there are couple of Drum groups from Canada in the running.

MUSIC
Stevie Salas -- "Cherokee Girl" (CANCON)
Susan Aglukark -- "As Only a Heart Would Dare" (CANCON)
War Party -- "Lyrical Pow Wow" (CANCON)

This weekend on Bamoseda - Friday, Feb. 12

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Love is something that automatically comes to mind on Valentine's Day. And love and remembrance will be in the air on February 14 for thousands of marchers across the country. They will be participating in the 19th annual Women's Memorial March, and Bamoseda will focus on the march happening in downtown Vancouver this weekend.

A new First Nation band is being formed in Newfoundland. Bamoseda will have details on the new Qalipu Mi'kmaq band. Staying on the east coast, a Mi'kmaq Economic Development Office on Cape Breton, is hoping a study will inject new life into established businesses as well as create new opportunities.

Nike is out with a new announcement. The company has released details on its commitment to increase access to sports in Aboriginal communities throughout the country. The more than 10-year program has expanded to Canada from south of the border.

Poet Gloria Alvernaz Mulcahy will talk about her new book, Borderlands and Bloodlines.

MUSIC:
O De'min Kwe Singers -- "Strong Women Song" (CANCON)
Slidin' Clyde Roulette Band -- "Redman" (CANCON)
Shane Anthony Band -- "Eucalyptus Tree" (CANCON)

This weekend on Bamoseda - Friday, Feb. 5

With the Olympics drawing near, there's been a lot said in the media, both negative and positive. Four Host First Nation Director Tewanee Joseph gave an overview of what's happening right now, from last-minute details, to the "Authentic Aboriginal" stamped souvenirs 'made in China' controversy.

The First Nations Bank has had a record year, and it's expected to continue it's growth trend. First Nations Bank CEO Keith Martell talked about that, plus how Indian Act and First Nations Lands Management Act policies have an effect on borrowing.

The Canadian Council Aboriginal for Aboriginal Business is calling for participants in it's second mentoring program. The program coordinator will explain the details.
Arizona State Senator Albert Hale has proposed a ban, called "Don't pay to pray." Hale explained the rationale behind his proposed bill, which came after three people died during a sweat lodge ceremony performed by James Arthur Ray last fall.

Also, Avatar has been out more than a month now. Indigenous fantasy author Daniel Justice spoke about whether the movie is just eye candy, or is there something deeper?

MUSIC:
Nadjiwon - Aambe (CANCON)
Don Amero - Help This World (CANCON)
Jani Lauzon - Bigger Than All of Us (CANCON)

This weekend on Bamoseda - January 29

It's being called the largest specific claim settlement in Canada, the Mississaugas of New Credit in Ontario will soon be holding a referendum on the Agreement in Principle on the Toronto Purchase specific claim.

Mississaugas of New Credit Chief Bryan LaForme explained the details along with Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Minister Chuck Strahl.

The Union of BC Chiefs has called for Canada to begin to implement findings from a Supreme Court Decision regarding environmental assessments. Grand Chief Stewart Phillip wants the findings applied to all mining, oil and gas proposals in British Columbia.

An 11th province? Winnipeg journalist Colleen Simard thinks it's a good idea, she agreed with a magazine writer, that all First Nations in the country should amalgamate into one province.

Danny Beaton, Turtle Clan Mohawk from Six Nations, who is an environmental and Indigenous rights activist, and he is a recipient of a National Aboriginal Achievement Award, told Bamoseda about his work.

The politically incorrect gaffe from a pair of Russion Ice skaters is starting to blow over a little, but the Editor of the National Indigenous Times Amy McGuire in Australia said not only is the act disgusting and culturally inappropriate, it could have been avoided through self-education.

MUSIC:
Jace Martin - "All Alone" (CANCON)
Dwayne Pamajewon - "Pride and Passsion" (CANCON)
Buffy Sainte Marie - "No No Kashagesh" (CANCON)

This weekend on Bamoseda - Friday, Jan. 22