Archive - Dec 15, 2007

Indigenous people steal the Bali show with real life experiences on the effects of Climate Change

From the Globe and Mail ..

Indigenous people describe real perils of global warming

GEOFFREY YORK - December 14, 2007

NUSA DUA, INDONESIA -- Indigenous people, including Canadian Inuit and Indian leaders, are emerging as some of the top stars of the Bali climate-change conference.

From the Arctic to the South Pacific islands, indigenous people said they are among the first to suffer the worst effects of global warming.

Ten women from KO First Nations graduate from the Personal Support Worker (PSW) program

From the The Northern Sun News

Ten First Nation Women Graduate PSW Program

Dec. 5, 2007 - Jennifer Patenaude

Following a graduation ceremony on Thursday, ten First Nation women are now armed with the practical knowledge needed to enter the working world as a home and community care provider.