Events of recent weeks have repeatedly reminded me of some long-standing questions I’ve had surrounding the obligations of Aboriginal communities to their members, in particular, to their female members. These reminders have come as a series of three news stories, published separately but seemingly tied together by one underlying theme, one I am loath to […]
A letter to the editor in today’s Globe and Mail minces no words in assessing the appointment of MP John Duncan to the position of Indian and Northern Affairs Minister: It is bordering on disgraceful that the newest cabinet minister has been given the Indian Affairs portfolio … What does Stephen Harper’s appointment of a […]
For those who may have missed it, please find below the Aug. 3, 2010 installment of mediaINDIGENA’s weekly audio appearances on THE WORD on STREETZ 104.7 FM, hosted by Lady V: [audio:https://mediaindigena.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/MI-StreetzFM-Aug3.mp3|titles=MI-StreetzFM-Aug3]
Well, they’ve gone and chucked Strahl — critics of Indian Affairs will have to slam Duncan now. And as MP John Duncan busies himself printing new business cards, we want to gauge the waters of public opinion on this change-up in political personnel. What, if anything, could this ministerial switch mean in terms of possible […]
It’s official: John Duncan has replaced Chuck Strahl as Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC). Duncan had previously served as Strahl’s parliamentary secretary at INAC. Strahl – who many had believed was going to be the new Government House Leader – has taken over John Baird’s spot as Minister of Transport (who in […]
