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FAAY announcement ...

FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ABORIGINAL YOUTH (FAAY) SCHOLARSHIP AND BURSARY PROGRAM

The Foundation for the Advancement of Aboriginal Youth (FAAY) Scholarships and Bursaries are now available for 2007/2008. Information and application forms can be found online at

http://www.ccab.com/faay/ or call 1-866-566-FAAY

FAAY is an initiative of the Canadian Council of Aboriginal Business. Since 1994, CCAB has helped distribute nearly $2 million to 1260 students in every province and territory. Last year, they distributed more than $300,000 to 131 deserving Aboriginal scholars.

High School Student?

Any Aboriginal student heading into grade 9 or higher at a Canadian high school can apply for a bursary.

University or College Student?

Aboriginal students studying full-time at an accredited post-secondary institution in Canada can apply for a scholarship.

Deadline for application is October 12, 2007.

Evan Jones
Urban Aboriginal Strategy
BC Office of the Federal Interlocutor
Office: 604-666-7931

The foundation of every nation is the education of its youth

Marlene Erickson,Coordinator First Nations Education Support Services
(FNESS)
Phone: 250-562-2131 (Ext 460) or 1-800-371-8111

SLARC press release ...

SLARC Youth Centre announces Sports Nights (2007-2008)

Sioux Lookout (July 17, 2007) – The Sioux Lookout Anti-Racism Committee announced today that it is hosting sports nights for youth ages 11 to 18, commencing next Tuesday, July 24, 2007.

Supported by a Safer and Vital Communities Grant, SLARC Sports Night will take place Tuesdays at the Sioux Lookout Recreation Centre in the gym from 7-9pm. Weather permitting, some evenings will be hosted outdoors at various locations for different activities. Activities are free to the youth of the community and include floor hockey, badminton, soccer, volleyball, basketball, baseball and frisbee-golf. Once a month the youth will organize a tournament with the sponsorship of local businesses and community organizations and with the involvement of the local police. 

“This is a great opportunity to enhance the programs at the Youth Centre,” said Youth Empowerment Coordinator, Daniel Fraser. “This grant enables us to provide a safe environment for youth to interact positively with each other and with adults.”

In the first tournament, coming up August 14th, youth will challenge the SLARC board. “The board better start practicing now, the youth are sure to be a challenge” said Amy McDonald, a SLARC summer student who is helping to organize the Sports Nights.

The Safer and Vital Communities Grant is offered through the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services (http://www.mcscs.jus.gov.on.ca/). It encourages communities, business and government to work together, forge new alliances and build safer, healthier communities in which to live. This partnership approach provides an opportunity to build an increased sense of belonging and community spirit across Ontario.

The Sioux Lookout Anti-Racism Committee was established in 1988 as a means of promoting cooperation and understanding within Sioux Lookout.  SLARC is dedicated to helping all residents and visitors to our community learn to work and live together while respecting and celebrating our differences. The goal is to develop a just community where the future will be better for us all.

For further information, please contact:

Daniel Fraser, Youth Empowerment Coordinator (807) 737 0161
Amy McDonald – SLARC Summer Student (807) 737 1501

Press release from Ontario government ...

Nutrition Information Phone Line Connects Ontarians To Registered Dietitians

TORONTO, July 18 /CNW/ - The McGuinty government is continuing to improve the health of all Ontarians by launching the free EatRight Ontario telephone information service that provides healthy eating and nutrition advice.

"Credible information on nutrition and healthy eating is key to good health. That's why we've created the EatRight Ontario telephone service - to provide Ontarians with a new free resource that connects them directly with qualified individuals who can discuss healthy food choices and explain diet-related health risk factors," said Health Promotion Minister Jim Watson.

The toll-free EatRight Ontario telephone service enables individuals to ask Registered Dietitians nutrition questions by calling 1-877-510-510-2 or visiting www.ontario.ca/eatright.

The EatRight Ontario team of Registered Dietitians is available by phone Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. The service is available in over 120 languages including Mandarin, Korean; Polish; German; Spanish, Ukrainian; Punjabi; Hungarian; Portuguese; Italian; Arabic.

The call centre was developed in partnership with the Dietitians of Canada, to help Ontario families become better informed about healthy food choices, especially in rural areas where Registered Dietitians are not easily accessible.

"Dietitians of Canada is pleased to have a key role in making this service a reality," said Helen Haresign, VP Development for Dietitians of Canada. "We know that the public is interested in nutrition and trusts the nutrition advice from Registered Dietitians. EatRight Ontario gives Ontarians better access to an authoritative information source that can help guide their daily food choices."

The www.ontario.ca/eatright website offers articles on nutrition, including healthy weights, family and seniors' nutrition and disease prevention, tips on packing healthy lunches and food labeling, and links to valuable resources within Ontario's health network.