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Liberal hopes to become first Aborigine in House of Representatives (The Australian)

So when Tony Abbott launches Dr Wyatt's campaign for the marginal Perth seat of Hasluck today, the 57-year-old again finds himself on the verge of another great adventure. He may well become the first Aborigine to be elected to the House of Representatives. He's in...

23 July, 2010

Assembly of First Nations Sets Out Vision for First Nations Control of First Nations Education (CNW)

WINNIPEG, July 22 /CNW Telbec/ - Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo and First Nations Chiefs and delegates from across Canada confirmed a new comprehensive plan to directly address critical education needs facing First Nation communities. "This is an important confirmation...

22 July, 2010

Kalahari Bushmen to appeal against court ban on well in game reserve (Guardian)

The Kalahari Bushmen are to appeal against a decision by the Botswana high court forbidding them to use a well in the central Kalahari game reserve, one of the driest regions in the world, a spokesman announced today. The Bushmen, Africa's oldest inhabitants, won...

22 July, 2010