Author: Michael Murphy

15 Mar Tony Abbott reopens culture wars over nods to Aborigines (The Australian)

Posted at 13:44h in News, Posts

Tony Abbott has opened up a new front in the culture wars by declaring that Kevin Rudd and other Labor ministers demonstrate a misplaced sense of political correctness when acknowledging the traditional owners of land at official functions. Mr. Abbott's dismissal of the modern practice...

14 Mar First Nations warn true partnership is needed on Ring of Fire development (The Daily Gleaner)

Posted at 13:46h in News, Posts

The First Nations communities surrounding a potentially massive chromite deposit in northern Ontario known as the Ring of Fire say it will take more than lip-service from politicians to ensure development goes ahead on the valuable land. Northern Development Minister Michael Gravelle will be visiting...

11 Mar Halalt First Nation blockade on Vancouver Island dismantled (The Vancouver Sun)

Posted at 13:56h in News, Posts

The Halalt First Nations' blockade of Chemainus Road on southern Vancouver Island was dismantled Wednesday evening, allowing traffic to drive through the area for the first time in two weeks. The road was reopened after Halalt community members were briefed Wednesday evening on a meeting...