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Recent Posts
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Tag Archives: Indian Country
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists Endorse Council FIRE
From Council FIRE Founder and President, Kevin Cummings I bid a good day to each of you, and hope this note finds you well. It is with a very happy heart that I let you know that I received a … Continue reading
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Tagged CBTU, Council Fire, human rights, IAM&AW, Indian Country, Indigenous Peoples, Kevin Cummings, LCLAA, native rights
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#IWillLive
Published on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 On the United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY) website The voices of Native youth were heard loud and clear this past year when the National UNITY Council passed the National Suicide Prevention Initiative resolution, … Continue reading
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Tagged #IWillLive, Council Fire, Domestic Violence, human rights, Indian Country, Indian Health Services, Indigenous Peoples, National Suicide Prevention Week, Native Americans, Native Youth, United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY), Youth Suicide Prevention
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It is odd to think that a city named after a Native Chief would be holding their sixtieth SeaFair festival, and had never invited natives to participate in a position of honor. Well, times have changed and the 2015 version … Continue reading
Implementing UNDRIP – Key Actions and Dates for Tribal Leaders
From the Indian Law Resource Center published on-line March 19, 2015 Follow-up work on key commitments made by the United Nations to implement the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is progressing quickly. In the World Conference Outcome … Continue reading
#IdleNoMore Launches Grassroots Newsletter
The Council for First Inhabitants Rights and Equality congratulates Idle No More for their tremendous work and leadership. Check out what they are up to now. From their website Idle No More Announcement We are welcoming the third year of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Canada, Council Fire, First Nations, human rights, Idle NoMore, Indian Country, Indigenous Peoples, native rights
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