Archive - Nov 21, 2008

Province of BC investing millions in broadband connections in First Nations

BC Government press release ...

$22.5 Million to Help Connect First Nations

Nov. 18, 2008 - Ministry of Labour and Citizens' Services

VANCOUVER – To help bridge the digital divide for First Nations, the provincial government is providing $22.5 million for broadband connectivity, announced Labour and Citizens’ Services Minister Iain Black today with First Nations leaders.

Innu place names website showcases traditional 500 locations across Labrador

Press Release ...

“Innu Place Names Website a Worldwide First”

Natuashish (Labrador) - 21 November 2008

Labrador Innu made history today by putting on line the first comprehensive cultural website dedicated entirely to Aboriginal place names. Called Pepamuteiati nitassinat (‘As We Walk Across Our Land’), the website gives access to over 500 Innu place names in Labrador, as well as stories, photos, and video clips associated with the names.  The website can be explored at www.innuplaces.ca