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Eyou Dipajimoon | Jan 25, 2013 | 13:06

Saganash tables private members' bill on UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People

On January 28th, 2013 New Democrat M-P Romeo Saganash tabled a private members' bill that would make all Canadian laws consistent with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People. Canada was one of the last countries to sign the UN declaration. It includes the right to maintain a distinct culture, to equality, to lands and resources and for treaties to be respected. Roderick Rabbitskin spoke with the NDP's deputy critic for Aboriginal Affairs, Romeo Saganash.

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Eyou Dipajimoon - CBC report on Quebec Cree has people talkingMay 15, 2013 | 9:43Eyou Dipajimoon CBC report on Quebec Cree has people talking Audio
Eyou Dipajimoon CBC report on Quebec Cree has people talking May 15, 2013 | 9:43A CBC report on the Cree Nation has a lot of people in Eeyou Istchee talking. CBC Reporter Terry Milewski traveled to Eyou-Istchee in March. His documentary about the Quebec Crees aired May 14 on The National. Some people, like Stella Masty Bearskin thoug
Eyou Dipajimoon - Deputy Grand Chief Ashley IserhoffMay 29, 2013 | 9:53Eyou Dipajimoon Deputy Grand Chief Ashley Iserhoff Audio
Eyou Dipajimoon Deputy Grand Chief Ashley Iserhoff May 29, 2013 | 9:53Deputy Grand Chief Ashley Iserhoff reacts to CBC Documentary on James Bay Cree.
Eyou Dipajimoon - Two nominations for Grand Chief so farMay 14, 2013 | 4:27Eyou Dipajimoon Two nominations for Grand Chief so far Audio
Eyou Dipajimoon Two nominations for Grand Chief so far May 14, 2013 | 4:27The nominations for Grand Chief and Deputy Grand Chief are open until May 24, 2013. So far two people have been nominated. Lorraine Shecapio spoke with Regional Elections Officer Lawrence Jimiken for an update.
Eyou Dipajimoon - Moose Factory dealing with impacts of floodingMay 22, 2013 | 5:03Eyou Dipajimoon Moose Factory dealing with impacts of flooding Audio
Eyou Dipajimoon Moose Factory dealing with impacts of flooding May 22, 2013 | 5:03The flood threat in northern Ontario is starting to go down. Local officials say an ice jam on the Albany River is starting to move and they are no longer on high alert for evacuation. Allan Jolly from Ontario says the situation has caused a delay for wor
Eyou Dipajimoon - Cree Nation on PQ development planMay 13, 2013 | 7:25Eyou Dipajimoon Cree Nation on PQ development plan Audio
Eyou Dipajimoon Cree Nation on PQ development plan May 13, 2013 | 7:25The Director of Quebec Relations for the Cree Nation says the Grand Council will keep a close eye on what Quebec plans to do in the Northern region. In early May, the PQ government announced it's plans for development in the North - a plan called "Le Nord
Eyou Dipajimoon - Baby born unexpectedly at Wemindji clinicApr 9, 2013 | 5:13Eyou Dipajimoon Baby born unexpectedly at Wemindji clinic Audio
Eyou Dipajimoon Baby born unexpectedly at Wemindji clinic Apr 9, 2013 | 5:13The clinic in Wemindji was busy on April 8th when an unexpected little guest decided it was time to make her entrance. Melissa Natachequan spoke with the grandmother, Jacqueline Blackned.
Eyou Dipajimoon - Elijah Harper will be missed by Cree of Eeyou IstcheeMay 17, 2013 | 9:03Eyou Dipajimoon Elijah Harper will be missed by Cree of Eeyou Istchee Audio
Eyou Dipajimoon Elijah Harper will be missed by Cree of Eeyou Istchee May 17, 2013 | 9:03Elijah Harper has died. The respected first nations leader, former MLA, and MP passed away this morning. Harper is best known for stopping the Meech Lake Accord. In 1990, he rose with an eagle feather in the Manitoba Legislature refusing to accept the con
Eyou Dipajimoon - Helping ex-prisoners reintegrate into Cree communitiesOct 8, 2012 | 10:47Eyou Dipajimoon Helping ex-prisoners reintegrate into Cree communities Audio
Eyou Dipajimoon Helping ex-prisoners reintegrate into Cree communities Oct 8, 2012 | 10:47Crees coming out of jail, or having passed through courts, will now have someone certified in the communities to help them. Training was given by the Canadian Institution for Conflict Resolution to some people in the communities. The program is about finding ways to help people who come out of prison reintegrate back into society. Joshua Loon spoke with Deputy Grand Chief Ashley Iserhoff, who sits on the CRA Justice Advisory Committee, to find out more.
Eyou Dipajimoon - Thomas Moar, parent from WaskaganishApr 24, 2013 | 7:57Eyou Dipajimoon Thomas Moar, parent from Waskaganish Audio
Eyou Dipajimoon Thomas Moar, parent from Waskaganish Apr 24, 2013 | 7:57Thomas Moar from Waskaganish.
Eyou Dipajimoon - Plans to repair washed-out roads near WaswanipiMay 9, 2013 | 10:36Eyou Dipajimoon Plans to repair washed-out roads near Waswanipi Audio
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Eyou Dipajimoon - CTA advising people to avoid more areas on Mistissini LakeJan 9, 2013 | 8:07Eyou Dipajimoon CTA advising people to avoid more areas on Mistissini Lake Audio
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Eyou Dipajimoon - Reverend Tom CorstonFeb 6, 2013 | 0:57Eyou Dipajimoon Reverend Tom Corston Audio
Eyou Dipajimoon Reverend Tom Corston Feb 6, 2013 | 0:57At the Truth and Reconciliation Commission hearings held in Val d'Or, several of the survivors thanked members of the clergy for their presence in the audience. Both the Catholic and Anglican bishops, as well as a priest came to listen to the testimony on February 5th and 6th. Reverend Tom Corston is the Anglican bishop for Moosonee -- the diocese that includes Eeyou Istchee. He says it was important for him to be there.
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