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Linda Duncan is hearing a familiar theme these days from many Aboriginal officials, “Every one of them says the same thing. They feel they have been silenced by the parliamentary process.”

In recent weeks, the New Democrat MP has become increasingly distressed with the Conservative government’s approach to aboriginal policy.  At the heart of her concerns is a failure to engage indigenous people in a process of consultation. Continue Reading

Last week, we asked you the above question, ‘What do you think about Enbridge’s plan to build the Northern Gateway pipeline from Alberta to the BC coast? Here’s what you thought…

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Bruce Stanton is the latest MP selected by #FAQMP  viewers.  Here’s a quick rundown of where he’s from and the issues that are important to him.

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In honour of Aboriginal History Month, ichannel is rebroadcasting a special series of 1-hour shows, hosted by Karyn Pugliese, that examine social justice issues, unique challenges as well as success stories in Aboriginal communities across Canada. You can watch on our website, or tune in to ichannel Mondays at 9pm ET.

Mon. June 4. Sisters in Spirit. In Canada, more than 600 Aboriginal women have gone missing or been murdered since the 1960s — and half of those cases remain unsolved.  Are Aboriginal women more vulnerable to violence? Human rights groups say yes, and add that government, law enforcement and the media are failing to protect and bring justice to these victims of violence and their families. Continue Reading

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Watch on ichannel or online Monday March 26 at 8 pm ET

It’s funny when one of the first questions you ask a politician is to justify their existence.

But that’s the question @I_LuvTO wanted us to ask.  “Don’t you think the Senate is undemocratic and should be abolished?” she tweeted.  The NDP opposition would agree. Scrapping the Senate was part of their election platform, but not Conservative Senator Patrick Brazeau.

“I don’t believe scrapping the Senate is the answer,”  says Brazeau. “But having said that, obviously like any political institution or other institution there’s always the opportunity for improvement, and that’s why the Conservatives have tried to reform the Senate, to make it more accountable and democratic. “ Continue Reading

Romeo Saganash is one of 8 NDP who threw themselves into the leadership race, and party members will vote to decide if he’s the right person for the job on March 24, 2012, he was your pick to be on #FAQMP.

Tonight at 8 pm ET watch online as Saganash answers the questions you sent in.  Featuring questions from: Heather, @rigthojibwe  @radiogoogoo and more.

You asked Mr. Saganash how his experience as a residential school survivor prepared him for a life in politics, why he thinks he should lead the NDP, and you wanted his take on environmental and aboriginal issues, including taxation and the duty to consult.

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