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Algoma University News Release

ALGOMA UNIVERSITY IS ONTARIO’S NEWEST UNIVERSITY

SAULT STE. MARIE – Legislation creating Algoma University, Ontario’s newest university, passed third and final reading today in the Ontario legislature.

Algoma University, in Sault Ste. Marie, is Northern Ontario’s fourth university,proudly joining the ranks of Laurentian, Lakehead and Nipissing. 

2008
Heroes of Our Time
Scholarships

Since 1988/1989 the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) has sponsored the Heroes of Our Time scholarships to recognize the hard work, dedication and academic achievements of First Nations post secondary students who demonstrate excellence in a variety of categories.

It gives us great satisfaction to know that we are helping the future leaders of our Nations.

Sandy Lake First Nation press release ... 

Sandy Lake "Standing Together For Cancer"

A group from the Sandy Lake Health Authority, who sees first-hand the lack of support for cancer patients, has initiated a one-time fundraising drive.

On Thursday, May 29th, 27 Sandy Lake residents will shave their heads to show their support for those afflicted by cancer.

“We see so many families struggling”, says Marie-Elaine Delvin, Sandy Lake’s Nurse-In-Charge. “We wanted to take action by doing this”.

From the new Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) website at www.trc-cvr.ca

Indian Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission is Formally Established and Operational

OTTAWA, June 1 - Justice Harry S. LaForme, Chair of the Indian Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), and Commissioners Claudette Dumont-Smith and Jane Brewin Morley, Q.C. are pleased to announce that the TRC is officially established and will be fully operational on June 2, 2008.

From the Toronto Star

Native students go away disappointed - No money in budget for new elementary school, Indian affairs minister tells Attawapiskat children

Linda Diebel - National Affairs Writer - May 30, 2008