After another very lengthy (and costly) Tribunal, set up by the New Zealand Government, comprised of Judge Carrie Wainwright (presiding), Professor Wharehuia Milroy, Dame Margaret Bazley, and Professor Ranginui Walker, and was assisted by consulting historian and Tribunal member Dr. Robyn Anderson, the unanimous conclusion was that the Maori peoples NEVER conceded Sovereignty to the British at the signing of Te Tiriti O Waitangi (Te Tiriti O Waitangi).

Because of this, for well over a century, the Maori peoples have been treated as ‘second -class’ citizens within their own country. This has in many cases dramatically affected their health, their livelihoods, their status as landowners, their access to and protection of their ancestral heritage sites, and their ability to have any voice in the running of what was – and still is – their own country.

It is interesting to note that Chis Finlayson, Treaty Minister, basically dismissed the Tribunal … Read More

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The new Obama administration has made a commitment to assist single mothers to return to school. It sees though that most mothers do not realize that Obama's 'Moms Return to School' Government Grant Scholarship even exists! That is a shame as there are so many benefits to be had with this opportunity.

Even though the economy is not great at the moment you should not let that deter you from going to college – even if you are a mom!

The economy always comes back strong and when it does, your college qualifications will put you in a great position when you are finding work. You will have skills that employers want and you will not have a problem finding a job you love and one that pays well.

Federal Pell Grants

The Federal Pell Grants were one of the first points of call for Obama when he became President. … Read More

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