Archive - Nov 2, 2007
Residential school classroom resources added to "Where are the children" web site
November 2, 2007 - 6:31am | by brianbeatonPress release ...
The Legacy of Hope Foundation launches 'Where are the Children Classroom'
November 1, 2007
The Legacy of Hope Foundation launches Where are the Children Classroom, an exciting new addition to its online resource collection about the Residential School System in Canada, on Education Day at the Manito Ahbee Festival, Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
"Rebuilding Our Nations Youth Accord" presented to Assembly of First Nations by conference delegates
November 2, 2007 - 6:28am | by brianbeatonAFN press release ...
AFN National Chief Accepts Historic 'Rebuilding Our Nations Youth Accord'
OTTAWA, Nov. 1 - Today, hundreds of First Nations youth from across Canada gathered in Winnipeg to complete a draft five-year action plan called: The Rebuilding Our Nations Youth Accord. The Accord will set out specific actions to address health, cultural, economic, political and social issues. A draft of the Accord was presented to AFN National Chief Phil Fontaine and Assembly of Manitoba Grand Chief Ron Evans.
Mishkeegogamang First Nation's inadequate sewage system contributes to health and safety concerns
November 2, 2007 - 6:25am | by brianbeatonFrom the Kenora Miner and News
Septic systems ‘bad news’ story for northern First Nation
By Jon Thompson - November 01, 2007
The same team that discovered gross inadequacies in the Pikangikum water supply has released a health report showing pandemic conditions of sewage systems on the First Nation of Mishkeegogamang.
Residential School settlement reimbursement to help refill church's reserves and Healing fund
November 2, 2007 - 6:21am | by brianbeatonChurch may soon be reimbursed for residential school payouts
Marites N. Sison - Nov 1, 2007
The Anglican Church of Canada in September submitted a report to the federal government showing how much compensation it has paid out to former students of native boarding schools under an old residential schools settlement agreement.