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Union of Ontario Indians press release .... 

Anishinabek Launch First Peoples Vote Initiative

NIPISSING FIRST NATION, ON, Sept. 28 - Anishinabek Nation leader John Beaucage says the time is past when First Peoples can be taken for granted by mainstream political processes.

Canadian Association of Social Workers press release ... 

September 27, 2007

Aboriginal Groups Disheartened by the
Canadian Government’s Decision to Vote Against the
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People

Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service is helping to spread the word that KIDS HELP PHONE is available to ALL young people in NAN.

Remember, no matter how old you are or what your question or concern, KIDS HELP PHONE is always there for you.

1 800 668 6868

Kids Help Phone

www.kidshelpphone.ca

Indian Residential Schools Settlement Questions & Answers - September 20, 2007

The Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement has been approved.

Questions & Answers: Common Experience Payment
September 20, 2007

The Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement (IRSSA) has been approved and will be implemented on September 19, 2007. The IRSSA is the largest, most comprehensive settlement in Canadian History and includes:

Donna Williams, KOTM manager, briefed the participants attending the Aboriginal Health Care Conference on community telehealth initiatives.  Lillian Suganaqueb, the Health Director of Webequie First Nation, told the gathering of the challenges faced by community members accessing health care and praised the impact of KOTM in improving health care access.  Lisa Sarsfield of the Ontario Telehealth Network said there is a strong partnership between OTN, KO Telemedicine and now Metis Nation of Ontario, the newest Aboriginal organization in Ontario to deliver telehealth, but she said more needs

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16th annual “Learning To Walk Together” Traditional Pow Wow

Press Release ... 

Webequie First Nation Youth Altering Adversity Through the Arts - DAREarts Foundation for Children to empower aboriginal teens
TORONTO, ONTARIO - (Marketwire - Sept. 24, 2007)

EVERYONE across Ontario can vote in the upcoming October 10 election. The Advance Polls are open today in centres across Ontario. If you are traveling in any of the communities in your riding, then you can vote in one of the Advance Polls. This is important for those who might not be in their own community on election day.

LAC Press Release ...

Library and Archives Canada/Spirit and Intent: Understanding Aboriginal Treaties Exhibition Opening at Library and Archives Canada Sept. 24, 2007

Theme: Values, Voices and Visions