What began as an online conversation about native rights quickly put Canada into the international spotlight as a movement called Idle No More popped up across the country. It was prompted by the federal government introducing Bill C-45 which would have a significant impact on the lives of indigenous peoples. (Length: 18:49)
Category Archives: Native Studies
The Emergency in Attawapiskat
In late October, the First Nations community of Attawapiskat declared a state of emergency. Many residents of the isolated reserve in Northern Ontario were living in tents, trailers, and temporary shelters, even as winter closed in on them. In this News in Review story we look at the desperate state of that community and why it needs help so badly. (Length: 14:15)
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Revising the History of the Americas
Scientists have long assumed that humans arrived in the Americas by crossing a land corridor in the north about 13 000 years ago. But now there is evidence they may have arrived long before that, and by an entirely different route. In this News in Review story we’ll look at that evidence and what it could mean for the prehistory of our continent. (Length: 15:34)
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Residential Schools: Truth and Healing
For more than a hundred years many native children were taken away from their families, and forced to stay at residential schools. Two years ago, the Canadian government apologized for the suffering and the abuse many experienced. Now a Truth and Reconciliation Commission is hearing from some of those affected. In this News in Review story, we look at the work of the Commission, and what it hopes to accomplish.
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Diving for Clues to Canadian History
The fur trade played a large role in the early history of Canada. It opened up the country, created new communities, and led to the further exploration of North America. Archaeologists have retrieved many artifacts from places like old trading posts. In this News in Review story we’ll join a team looking for them at the bottom of rapids.
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Canada’s Residential School Apology
In June, the Government of Canada apologized to Aboriginal Canadians for the way they were treated in residential schools. Thousands of Aboriginal children were forced into government-financed schools where many suffered physical and sexual abuse. In this News in Review story, we’ll look at that sad chapter in Canadian history and at the moving ceremony in the House of Commons.
The Oil Sands and the Environment
Alberta’s oil sands have transformed Canada into a world energy superpower. The profits are staggering but so are the costs to the environment. In this News in Review story we’ll look at the effects of this modern-day black gold rush. We’ll also examine how the rising demand for oil is forcing the Alberta government to make some very difficult choices.
Toxic Water: The Kashechewan Story
In late October, an emergency was declared in the small First Nation reserve of Kashechewan in Northern Ontario. Hundreds of residents had to be flown out of the community for medical treatment after their water supply became too toxic to drink or bathe in. In this News in Review story we’ll look at the terrible living conditions the people of Kashechewan have endured for years. We’ll show you how help finally arrived. We’ll also examine what needs to be done to make the community safe to live in again.
Fast Forward: Growing Up in Nunavut
Nunavut, Canada’s newest territory, is celebrating its sixth birthday. It’s an exciting time for the estimated 30 000 residents of the territory. But it’s a difficult time too. Nunavut is experiencing some serious growing pains. Rapid change is causing social problems. Food prices are high, and there are not enough houses, hospitals, or jobs. In this News in Review story we’ll travel to the remote territory to show you how the people of Nunavut are coping with these problems. We’ll also meet some Inuit teenagers who turned detective to try to solve an old Arctic mystery.
Neil Stonechild: The Boy in the Snow
In 1990, a 17-year-old aboriginal boy was found frozen to death on the outskirts of Saskatoon. His name was Neil Stonechild. Right from the start some people suspected that members of the Saskatoon police force had something to do with his death. But it wasn’t until October 2004 that a public inquiry concluded that the teenager had been in the custody of two police officers the night he disappeared. In November 2004 the two constables were fired. This News in Review story looks at who Neil Stonechild was, and what the public inquiry had to say about the way he died—and the way police handled the case.
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