The federal budget came down last week, and Northern Ontario First Nations leaders are less than impressed with the lack of action promised at the Crown First Nations Gathering.

K’omoks First Nation on Vancouver Island is another step closer to finalizing its treaty with the federal government.

The Anishinabek Nation and Canadore College have created the first First Nation Child Welfare Advocate Certificate Program in Ontario.

An MPP in Ontario hopes to continue moving forward with First Nations despite losing his bid to repeal the Far North Act.

MUSIC (CANCON)

• Buffy Sainte Marie – “Cho Cho Fire”
• Desiree Dorion – “Freedom Ain’t Free”
• Fara Palmer – “Phoenix”