Privacy Commissioner slams B.C. government for deletion of emails

Details: Published on Monday, 16 November 2015 17:00; Written by editor

rabble.ca weekly e-news for November 5th, 2015

Indigenous

This week's top news and analysis about the struggles of indigenous peoples for rights and sovereignty. For more on indigenous issues visit our topic page: http://rabble.ca/indigenous

Chippewas of the Thames First Nation fight Line 9 pipeline project November 4, 2015 | By Dan Kellar Audio from an October demo which called on Canada and Enbridge to halt the Line 9 pipeline project until the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation's treaty rights are met. Walk to eliminate barriers to higher learning for Indigenous women November 4, 2015 | By Doreen Nicoll A fundraiser aimed at eliminating the barriers to post-secondary success for Indigenous women in Hamilton. Why Trudeau was right not to appoint a First Nations minister of Indigenous Affairs November 4, 2015 | By Pamela Palmater The very act of being in cabinet sets the minister directly against First Nation interests. Privacy Commissioner slams B.C. government for deletion of emails November 3, 2015 | By Redeye Collective Tim Duncan blew the whistle on the B.C. government after he was told to delete emails related to a Freedom of Information request. The emails concerned missing Aboriginal women. Trudeau must ensure the right to water for First Nations within five years November 3, 2015 | By Brent Patterson While Justin Trudeau made no specific budget pledge for First Nations water and wastewater in the Liberal platform, his five-year deadline is clear and undeniable. In memoriam William Wuttunee 1928-2015 November 1, 2015 | By Penney Kome Western Canada's first Native lawyer worked with Tommy Douglas, convened the first national Chiefs conference, and helped strategize and implement the TRC.

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