1. Iroquois lacrosse team banned from flying overseas: U.S. refuses to recognize tribe-issued passports

A team of Iroquois lacrosse players was stuck in the city yesterday, barred from flying to a tournament in England because the U.S. does not recognize its special passports. �

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2. UNPFII9 Preparatory Meeting

North American Indigenous� Peoples' Regional Caucus meeting will be� hosted by Louis Bull Tribe� on March 6, 2010 and the Nakoda Nation on March 7, 2010.

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3. North American Indigenous Peoples Call for Strong Climate Action in Copenhagen

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 7, 2009 Contact: The Indigenous Environmental Network Media Team Mobile Number: +45 526 85596 E-mail: indigenous.environmental.network@gmail.com Copenhagen, Denmark - A multi-generational deleg...

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4. Peltier ‘Circle for Clemency’ White House Nov. 5, 2009

NATIVE AMERICANS AND SUPPORTERS RALLY TO SEEK CLEMENCY FOR LEONARD PELTIER

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5. First Nations elder banned from 2010 Olympics after organizers reject his own regalia

By Gwen Florio, The Buffalo Post |� November 1, 2009 Joe George of the coastal Tsleil-Waututh First Nations tells GlobalBC that he was honored to be asked to participate in the opening ceremonies for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.

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6. UN housing expert makes first visit to the US

GENEVA -- The Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing, Ms. Raquel Rolnik, will visit the United States of America from 22 October to 8 November 2009 at the invitation of the Government.�

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7. Peguis, Brokenhead win first round of Kapyong battle

By Heather Robbin� |� October 9, 2009 Peguis Chief Glenn Hudson hopes the federal government will settle his and the Brokenhead First Nations’ claim to 90 hectares of land occupied by Winnipeg’s Kapyong Barracks, after...

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8. Diabetes strategy for First Nations not working, doctor charges

By Margaret Munro, Canwest News Service� |� October 10, 2009 � MOOSE FACTORY, Ont. - Slap hefty taxes on junk food. Get people exercising more. Fill "major gaps" in medical care. Create a more holistic health ...

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9. Native communities fighting to keep traditional languages alive

By Jamie Komarnicki, Calgary Herald� |� October 12, 2009 TSUU T’INA NATION, Alta. — Late-morning sun pours down on a group of children in a clearing on the Tsuu T’ina Nation, just west of Calgary.

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10. First Nations warn of more blockades

October 11, 2009� |� CBC News First Nations protesters are warning moose hunters to expect more blockades in a popular hunting area south of Dease Lake in northwestern B.C.

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11. Please Support Grassy Narrows walkers

Emergency assistance for walkers across the Anishinaabe country.

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12. B.C. wants to force homeless into shelters in extreme weather

By Frances Bula� |� September 22, 2009 Activists question timing of country's first such legislation as the Olympic Games approach.

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13. Aglukkaq wants answers on body bag shipments

Canada's health minister still doesn't know why dozens of body bags were sent to remote Manitoba First Nations a week ago in preparation for a second wave of swine flu.

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14. Stakeholders disagree on value of new supports for First Nations students

By Jennifer Dunville� |� September 24, 2009 A three-party agreement signed last year to improve the public education system for First Nations students is receiving mixed reviews.

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15. Artifact find key in filling gaps in First Nation history

By Monica Graham� |� September 28, 2009 PICTOU LANDING FIRST NATION — An archeological find of cattle and fish bones, part of an arrowhead, bits of ceramic pottery, metal scraps, dirt samples, and lots and lots of shells may...

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