Tag: First Nations
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610 CKTB | Schrödinger’s Secession Petition and The Governance of Grievance
610 CKTB’s Gene Valaitis and KVETCH and RELEASE’s Jon Liedtke discuss Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s controversial appeal of a court ruling against her secession referendum petition. I critique Smith’s “scorched earth” strategy, arguing she prioritizes political performance over legal integrity and treaty rights. We also touch upon potential foreign interference and upcoming federal-provincial energy negotiations.
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ourWindsor.ca: Unique spots in Sandwich Town
Founded following the American Revolution, the settlement of Sandwich is located on Windsor’s Westside and is home to some of the oldest buildings in the City. Sandwich was first inhabited by members of First Nations and was primarily an agricultural settlement following European settlement.
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UWindsor Lance: Idle No More protests part of new generation of activism
A decentralized, grassroots and participant driven protest movement is gaining popularity worldwide
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ourWindsor.ca: ‘Idle No More’: Protesting Bill C45
Roughly 200 people marched through the streets of the downtown core in opposition to federal Omnibus Bill C-45, which contains a swath of legislative changes that affect everything from retirement age to changes to the Navigable Waters Protection Act. The group was comprised of members of First Nations communities and citizens who have taken offense…
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UWindsor Lance: Sink Your Teeth into Sandwich Town
Jon Liedtke dives into the history of Sandwich Town for the UWindsor Lance.