The Qalipu Band in Newfoundland now has formal recognition.
The Nmaachihna Indigenous Centre has opened its doors to students in Ontario, to teach the traditional way of First Nations life through hands-on exhibits.
In U.S history, The Lewis and Clark expedition from the early 1800's is not often told through an Indigenous perspective, but one professor is trying to do just that.
A small group of people from northwestern Ontario went to Japan to share their community stories of mercury poisoning.
And one writer thinks there should be an Aboriginal parliament.
MUSIC
Buffy Saint Marie - Blue Sunday (CANCON)
Don Amero - Life gets better (CANCON)
Digging Roots - Why don't you do right (CANCON)