Archive - 2007
October 17th
Conservative gov't abandons Canadian social program needs to fund their war machine and institutions
October 17, 2007 - 9:21am | by brianbeatonClick here for the Text of Speech from the Throne http://www.thestar.com/News/article/267546
Anishinabek Nation press release ...
First Nations Concerned over Throne Speech Politics
LONGLAC, ONTARIO, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE--(Oct. 16, 2007) - As the temperature drops across the north, First Nations felt luke-warm following the throne speech delivered today by Governor General Michaele Jean.
October 16th
Get Ready, Get Set, Get Going: Learning to Read in Northern Canada - report on literacy
October 16, 2007 - 9:47am | by brianbeatonLearning to Read in the Great White North - Report first to focus on reading success for children in Northern Canada - offers success stories and practical recommendations
THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO--(Oct. 15, 2007) - A first-of-its kind report, Get Ready, Get Set, Get Going: Learning to Read in Northern Canada, released earlier today, is guaranteed to spark interest in both the Canadian and international policy-making and education communities.
October 15th
Building from Strength conference - Centres of Excellence for Children's Well-being
October 15, 2007 - 8:21pm | by brianbeaton
Update on the Fast/Peaceful Protest at INAC's Thunder Bay office of the BOFF for First Nation schools
October 15, 2007 - 6:22pm | by brianbeatonNew Journal on Innovation and Best Practices in Aboriginal Child Welfare Administration, Research, Policy and Practice
October 15, 2007 - 7:24am | by brianbeatonNational chief challenges mining sector to collaborate and respect First Nation territories and traditions
October 15, 2007 - 6:24am | by brianbeaton
SPEAKING NOTES FOR ASSEMBLY OF FIRST NATIONS NATIONAL CHIEF PHIL FONTAINE
PROSPECTORS AND DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION OF CANADA
Toronto, Ontario
October 12, 2007
• (Traditional Greeting)
• I would like to thank the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada for your kind invitation to speak here today. In particular, I want to thank Don Bubar, the Chair of the Aboriginal Affairs Committee for his vision and efforts in bringing our communities together.
October 14th
Notice of AFN's annual December Special Chiefs Assembly in Ottawa
October 14, 2007 - 10:25pm | by brianbeatonFrom AFN web site at http://afn.ca/article.asp?id=3259 (see the call for resolutions)
Assembly of First Nations
SPECIAL CHIEFS ASSEMBLY
December 11 to 13, 2007 • Ottawa, Ontario
December 10, 2007:
Pre-registration will be at the Westin Ottawa
Hotel, 11 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario from
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
First Nation Infrastructure Funds available to reserves across Canada
October 14, 2007 - 5:55pm | by AnonymousGATINEAU, QC (October 3, 2007) - The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians, the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and the Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief (Yukon), Rick O'Brien, today announced a simplified process for First Nation communities to access funding to improve infrastructure on reserves.
October 13th
Stirland Lake and Crystal Lake residential schools "under review" as part of CEP settlement
October 13, 2007 - 7:55am | by brianbeatonAFN supports Canadian Human Rights Commission suggestions for changes to Human Rights Bill
October 13, 2007 - 7:07am | by brianbeatonAFN press release ...
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Restates and Reaffirms First Nations Full Support for Human Rights
OTTAWA, Oct. 12 /CNW Telbec/ - Assembly of First Nations National Chief Phil Fontaine said today that First Nations support human rights protection for First Nations and also support the repeal of section 67 of the Canadian Human Rights Act (CHRA).