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Heritage Canada Press Release ...

Federal Funding for Festivals to Support Arts And Heritage, Build Stronger Communities

HALIFAX, September 12, 2007 - The Honourable Josée Verner, Minister of Canadian Heritage, Status of Women and Official Languages, today announced how the Government will implement the $30 million in new funding per year provided for in the 2007 Budget to support local arts and heritage activities that involve Canadians in their communities through activities that express, celebrate, and preserve local culture.

All First Nations Youth Invited to Join Together at the 3rd National First Nations Youth Summit

At the 3rd National First Nations Youth Summit, you’ll meet other First Nations youth from Across Canada, share your ideas and help design a Plan of Action for our Youth Leaders for the next five years.

Have some fun!

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Visit www.Wasaya.com TODAY and check out the Current Job Opportunites - including some immediate openings!

Current positions available:
(updated September 12th, 2007)   

Everyone is welcome to attend the

Late Judah Beardy Memorial Gospel Jamboree

Canada, along with three other countries (Australia, New Zealand and the United States) were the only countries to vote AGAINST this UN Declaration! See the Canadian explanation below ...

AFN Press Release ... 

AFN National Chief Applauds Today's Passage of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples - Recognizing 30 Years of Work in the Making

The leadership of Keewaytinook Okimakanak is meeting this week in Sioux Narrows to discuss future directions and opportunities for the organization.

The information gathered from the 3 day workshop is being put together by Mel Stewart of Stewart Communications for presentation to the First Nation membership and staff of Keewaytinook Okimakanak.

As well, the chiefs are meeting to discuss board matters and the managers are meeting to share developments and work plans.

From Kenora Miner & News ...

Devils Gap cottagers to challenge eviction in court

By Reg Clayton - September 11, 2007

FIRST NATIONS

HOCKEY

TOURNAMENT IN SIOUX LOOKOUT

OCTOBER 5-7TH, 2007.

12 FIRST NATIONS HOCKEY TEAMS

Nominations are needed for all categories: business owners, executives, leaders, corporation!

 Please visit www.nadf.org and go to Business Awards for criteria, nomination forms, and contact info to send your nominations in.

 Recognize the outstanding contribution of your community members!

From the Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal ...

Meno Ya Win Health Centre a step closer
September 8, 2007

Completion of the Meno Ya Win Health Centre (http://www.slmhc.on.ca/home.htm) in Sioux Lookout in 2010 will fulfill the “hopes and dreams” of quality health care services for area First Nations, Frank Beardy claims.