In a lawsuit against lawsuits, a coalition of organic farmers and farms are trying to curtail a giant agribusiness’s practice of suing them for patent violations that the farmers claim are completely unintentional. According to the farmers, genetically-modified crops—corn, for…
February 22, 2012
Organic Farmers to Monsanto: We Don’t Want Your Seeds Anyway!
February 21, 2012
AFN and MissingKids.ca Announce Outreach to Aboriginal Families
Partnering with the Canadian Centre for Child Protection and the Royal Canadian Police Force (RCMP), the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is starting an outreach program to let First Nations citizens know what resources are available not only for when…
First Nation Leader Fears Mass Catastrophe From OxyContin Withdrawal
Thousands of First Nations members living on Ontario reserves are addicted to the powerful painkiller OxyContin, says Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Chief Stan Beardy, reported CBC News. NAN is a political territorial organization representing 49 First Nation communities within northern…
Halloween With the Romney Clan
Buzzfeed blogger McKay Coppins delves into the “mommy blog” of Mary Romney, daughter in law of Republican Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney. On the blog, titled “Me & My Boys,” Mary presents stories from family life—at least, that’s how McKay Coppins…
Cherokee Nation Gives Back to Education
The Cherokee Nation recently distributed nearly $3 million to area schools during its Public School Appreciation Day held at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Catoosa, Oklahoma. The 95 schools received $131.94 per Cherokee student that attends, and can…
AFN Justice Forum Day 1 to Focus on Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women
The hundreds of aboriginal women who have gone missing or been murdered top the agenda of a National Justice Forum opening today. The first day of the forum, put on by the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), will be devoted…
300-Million-Year-Old Forest Found in China
You may have heard of Pompeii, the Italian city near Naples that was buried in volcanic ash when Mount Vesuvius erupted in the year AD 79. Although it wasn’t a great day for the residents, the burial of Pompeii under…
February 20, 2012
Aboriginal Doula Training to Be Offered
The first training session of the year for aboriginal doulas will take place from March 4 through 8 in Port Alberni, British Columbia. Training, travel, accommodations and course materials will be provided. February 24 is the deadline to apply. Training…
Big Boost for Native Languages
The respect and recognition shown by Colorado lawmakers for a Native American language bill are encouraging and may portend smooth sailing through the legislative process straight to the governor’s desk for signing, the bill’s author hopes. State Sen. Suzanne Williams…
Indian-Killer Andrew Jackson Deserves Top Spot on List of Worst U.S. Presidents
Unlike the statement in Indian Country Today Media Network’s “Best Presidents for Indian country” story, it’s a bit easier identifying the “worst” presidents for Indian country. Five tend to stand out with the majority of the rest huddled together after…
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