Archive - Jan 18, 2008

Eabamet Lake Trapper's invite to First Annual Old Timers Hockey in Eabametoong First Nation

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Eabamet Lake First Annual Old Timers Hockey

Tournament 2008-HOSTED BY: Eabamet Lake Trappers

Pikangikum First Nation welcomes visit by INAC minister - Projects Co-ordinator report

On January 15, 2008 Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs Mr. Chuck Strahl visited the community of Pikangikum First Nation.

He was accompanied by the Grand Chief Stan Beardy and his associates.

He was greeted by the Chief,  Elders and members of the community and followed by luncheon at the local restaurant.

CRTC exclude remote First Nations in Ontario from benefits of telecom deferral account funds

CRTC Press Release ... 

CRTC Directs Funds in Deferral Accounts to Expand Rural Broadband and Services for Canadians with Disabilities

OTTAWA and GATINEAU, Jan. 17 - The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) today approved several initiatives that will benefit Canadians with disabilities and expand broadband services to rural and remote communities. The major local telephone companies were also directed by the Commission to finalize proposals for the dispersal of the funds in their deferral accounts.

INAC minister visits Nipissing First Nation to announce on-reserve safe water management progress

From Press Release

Government of Canada Reports Substantial Progress in Improving First Nation Water Quality

In less than two years, Government reduces the number of high-risk First Nation water systems by over half.