Indigenous Nationhood

If it doesn't tackle policing, Trudeau's national inquiry risks becoming national disgrace

By

Pamela Palmater

| August 2, 2016

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No, racism against Indigenous people is not a figment of the imagination

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Pam Palmater

| May 16, 2016

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Don't partake in celebrations over new Supreme Court ruling on Métis just yet

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Pamela Palmater

| April 15, 2016

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The Daniels decision hasn't been out for 48 hours yet and already there is mass confusion about what it does and does not say. Despite the buzz in mainstream and social media, it does not make Métis and non-status Indians "Indians" under the Indian Act.

Trudeau's promises of 'renewed relationship' with First Nations evaporated with Liberal budget

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Pamela Palmater

| March 23, 2016

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau won the hearts of many Canadians by finally getting rid of Stephen Harper and his decade of oppression, violation of civil rights and vilification of First Nations.

Police violence in Ontario has reached a crisis level and we should be very upset

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Pamela Palmater

| February 1, 2016

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With Harper gone, it's time for First Nations to look within

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Pamela Palmater

| November 20, 2015

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New justice minister and former First Nations chief Jody Wilson-Raybould

Why Trudeau was right not to appoint a First Nations minister of Indigenous Affairs

By

Pamela Palmater

| November 4, 2015

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Editor's note: This blog was written prior to Justin Trudeau selecting his cabinet. He appointed Carolyn Bennett to the renamed Ministry of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Wednesday morning.