Archive for 2013
Colombia can now buy prohibited automatic firearms from Canada
January 14, 2013
On December 13th, 2012 the Government of Canada eased its ban on automatic firearms sales to Colombia and added Colombia to its Automatic Firearms Country Control List (AFCCL). Although controls remain on exporters, Canadian gun merchants now have the possibility…
Post filed in: Latin America
Notes on Attawapiskat Finances
January 10, 2013
Attawapiskat’s finances have been under some scrutiny since the First Nations community in northern Ontario declared a state of emergency last winter due to a housing crisis. At that time the community was placed under third party management, which means…
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights
KAIROS lance un appel à un jeûne de solidarité, le 11 janvier, avec la chef Spence
January 7, 2013
Le premier ministre Harper a fait savoir vendredi le 4 janvier qu’il rencontrerait les leaders des Premières Nations le 11 janvier, date marquant précisément le premier mois de jeûne de la chef Theresa Spence, qui veut ainsi attirer l’attention sur…
Post filed in: En français
Reflection on an Ecumenical Solidarity Visit to Chief Spence
January 6, 2013
Epiphany Sunday January 6, 2013 We came to Victoria Island with an arrangement to meet her, but travelling gently knowing that her strength and health were tested. We wanted our solidarity to be gift and not burden. When we arrived,…
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights, Spirited Reflections
KAIROS Calls for Solidarity Fast with Chief Spence January 11
January 4, 2013
On Friday, January 4, the Prime Minister announced that he would meet with First Nations leaders on January 11, the one month anniversary of Chief Theresa Spence’s fast to bring attention to the treaty relationship between First Nations and Canada….
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights, UNDRIP Blog Updates