Category Archives: James Bay Cree

Guest Blog: Don’t give up on Attawapiskat!

Posted on January 23, 2012 by âpihtawikosisân

The following article is my first ‘guest blog post’, by David Schulze, a partner in the law firm of Dionne Schulze in Montréal, which specializes in representing Aboriginal communities and individuals.  I think it is important to remember that the … Continue reading →

Posted in Aboriginal law, First Nations, Injustice, James Bay Cree, Treaty 9 | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 21 Comments

Dealing with comments about Attawapiskat

Posted on November 30, 2011 by âpihtawikosisân

I still intend to get a series of posts out clarifying issues like First Nations housing, health-care, education and so on, but I have a confession.  I haven’t been staying away from the comments sections of articles about Attawapiskat. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Aboriginal law, First Nations, INAC, Injustice, James Bay Cree, Representation of natives | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1,014 Comments

Attawapiskat, action needed!

Posted on November 22, 2011 by âpihtawikosisân

Update, November 28 The Red Cross plans to be in the community tomorrow “to identify and address urgent, short-term needs.”  The community has apparently asked the Red Cross to manage donations to the community, so for all of you who … Continue reading →

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Language and power

Posted on April 26, 2011 by âpihtawikosisân

I talk about language a lot, so it is not strange that on various occasions people have brought up the issue of language as power. This has happened enough times that I’ve given it a fair amount of thought, without … Continue reading →

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Tân’si

Posted on April 18, 2011 by âpihtawikosisân

Tân’si.  I think a good start for a first post is that word, “tân’si”. I use it when I answer my phone, when I prepare to introduce myself, when I write an email. It’s full of layers, that word. First … Continue reading →

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