Archive - 2007
October 8th
Fort Albany First Nation housing crisis continues as INAC sits on their action plan
October 8, 2007 - 7:59pm | by brianbeatonRed tape keeps native families at risk in mouldy, flood-prone homes: critics
OTTAWA - Families are still living in mould-contaminated homes more than two months after Health Canada called for immediate repairs on the Fort Albany First Nation in northern Ontario.
2007 Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards nominees announced for November celebration
October 8, 2007 - 7:33pm | by brianbeatonPress Release ...
Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards 2007
Toronto - The 9th annual Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards announce the 2007 nominees in 24 categories, representing the top Aboriginal artists and music industry professionals in Canada today.
Visionary leadership required to support Canada's digital development
October 8, 2007 - 6:18am | by brianbeatonConnecting remote and rural First Nations with the proper broadband infrastructure would quickly move Canada to the top of the world leaders in digital connectivity because then all communities along the route would also be properly served. But as this author notes ... this will not happen "without a more visionary mindset in government and industry."
Ontario ministry of education with support from INAC regional office hosting education conference
October 8, 2007 - 5:14am | by AnonymousCircle of Light:
A First Nation, Métis and Inuit Education Conference –
Achieving Excellence for all Students
November 26-28, 2007
Toronto, Ontario
Toronto Marriott Eaton Centre
About the Conference
The Ministry of Education, in partnership with Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, is hosting Circle of Light: A First Nation, Métis and Inuit Education Conference from November 26-28, 2007 in Toronto.
October 7th
First Nation child and family agency policies and practices being challenged
October 7, 2007 - 7:12am | by brianbeaton
NOT SAFE, NOT SOUND - Is a change in the child welfare system failing Manitoba's native kids?
Allison Hanes, National Post
Published: Saturday, October 06, 2007
October 6th
Chiefs of Ontario hosting First Nations Education conference in Thunder Bay
October 6, 2007 - 6:23am | by brianbeatonChiefs of Ontario announcement ...
2nd Annual First Nation Education Conference 2007
October 4, 2007
The Chiefs of Ontario, Education Coordination Unit and Union of Ontario Indians are hosting the 2nd Annual Education Conference on November 21 and 22, 2007, in Thunder Bay, Ontario at the Best Western Nor'Wester Resort Hotel.
First Nation citizenship as defined by First Nations is the only way to protect rights and treaties
October 6, 2007 - 6:14am | by brianbeatonTwo news stories concerning how present legislation is quickly eliminating the recognition of STATUS Indians and all the inherent and treaty rights that exist for First Nation people with status.
From the BayToday.ca http://www.baytoday.ca/content/news/details.asp?c=22063
Only self-government can address First Nations citizenship
By Kate Adams
BayToday.ca, October 04, 2007
Nipissing First Nation News Release
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October 5th
Sioux Lookout tribal council Education Coordinators plan protest at INAC office
October 5, 2007 - 8:04pm | by brianbeaton
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Terrasses de la Chaudiere
10 Wellington, North Tower
Hull, Quebec, K1A 0H4
Dear Honourable Minister Strahl:
"Honouring Our Children & Our Families" Community Cultural Event in Deer Lake
October 5, 2007 - 5:15pm | by Anonymous" Honouring Our Children & Our Families " Community Cultural Event
October 26 - 27, 2007
Deer Lake First Nation
Deer Lake, Ontario
The Community Cultural Event will be holding a Powwow, workshops, traditonal cookouts, and other traditonal activities.
For more info contact:
October 3rd
Invitation to OPEN HOUSE at NADF in person or via videoconference
October 3, 2007 - 9:32am | by Anonymous
NISHNAWBE ASKI DEVELOPMENT FUND
You're invited to an
OPEN HOUSE