Posts Tagged ‘First Nations students’

Hughes: A few items to watch as Parliament resumes this month

Hughes: A few items to watch as Parliament resumes this month

In the same way that September marks a return to school, it also marks the return of parliament.  In a few weeks MPs will return to Ottawa to resume debate on numerous issues.  Some of these will pop up daily and can’t truly be foreseen, but others have been brewing over the summer – or [Read more]

Nip-Rock High Students Walk in ‘Stand Up Against Racism’ Event at Confederation College

Nip-Rock High Students Walk in ‘Stand Up Against Racism’ Event at Confederation College

THUNDER BAY, ON – Second-year students in the Native Child & Family Services program at Confederation College responded to the racism in the community with a “Stand Up” silent protest event, which took place today. This is the second year this event has been organized by students. In [Read more]

Wrong Time For A ‘Do-Nothing Budget’ Says MP Carol Hughes

Wrong Time For A ‘Do-Nothing Budget’ Says MP Carol Hughes

As the Finance Minister worked his way through the budget speech last Thursday it became obvious that the advance press was true and we were receiving a do nothing budget.  I had to wonder if we are living in the same country since the Canada I experience in my role as MP is defined by [Read more]

HARPER MUST BE HELD TO ACCOUNT ON SHANNEN’S DREAM

HARPER MUST BE HELD TO ACCOUNT ON SHANNEN’S DREAM

Motion passes Parliament unanimously, government must now follow through OTTAWA, ON – Monday night in Parliament, MPs voted unanimously to commit the federal government to boosting financial support for First Nations students to bring them to par with provincial schools.  The NDP motion, based [Read more]

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