Archive - Oct 8, 2007
Fort Albany First Nation housing crisis continues as INAC sits on their action plan
October 8, 2007 - 7:59pm | by brianbeatonRed tape keeps native families at risk in mouldy, flood-prone homes: critics
OTTAWA - Families are still living in mould-contaminated homes more than two months after Health Canada called for immediate repairs on the Fort Albany First Nation in northern Ontario.
2007 Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards nominees announced for November celebration
October 8, 2007 - 7:33pm | by brianbeatonPress Release ...
Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards 2007
Toronto - The 9th annual Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards announce the 2007 nominees in 24 categories, representing the top Aboriginal artists and music industry professionals in Canada today.
Visionary leadership required to support Canada's digital development
October 8, 2007 - 6:18am | by brianbeatonConnecting remote and rural First Nations with the proper broadband infrastructure would quickly move Canada to the top of the world leaders in digital connectivity because then all communities along the route would also be properly served. But as this author notes ... this will not happen "without a more visionary mindset in government and industry."
Ontario ministry of education with support from INAC regional office hosting education conference
October 8, 2007 - 5:14am | by AnonymousCircle of Light:
A First Nation, Métis and Inuit Education Conference –
Achieving Excellence for all Students
November 26-28, 2007
Toronto, Ontario
Toronto Marriott Eaton Centre
About the Conference
The Ministry of Education, in partnership with Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, is hosting Circle of Light: A First Nation, Métis and Inuit Education Conference from November 26-28, 2007 in Toronto.