Archive - Jul 25, 2008

First Nations Teen Challenge fundraising effort by Kirk Davis leaving from Sioux Lookout

KIRK DAVIS' FIRST NATIONS TEEN CHALLENGE BENEFIT RIDE

Sioux Lookout resident, Kirk Davis, is leaving for his 1800 km benefit ride for First Nations Teen Challenge.

First Nations Teen Challenge will be a six month residential treatment program based in Lac Seul and is open to First Nations men across the north.

He will be leaving from New Life Assembly Church July 26, 2008 between 7:30 -8:00 a.m.

Assembly of First Nations challenging all First Nations to join Fitness and Well-being efforts

AFN Press Release

Assembly of First Nations - Challenge to First Nations

All teams must be registered by August 1, 2008 at 5 PM EST.
Fax Number: (613) 241-5808

First Nations people have always taught by example and by being active, I set an example for others and inspire those around me.

Traditionally, First Nations peoples were very physically active in their daily living activities of securing food and energy.

Keewaywin First Nation officially opens their new water treatment plant

INAC press release 

Moose Cree First Nation asserting their rights and relationship in their traditional territories

Moose Cree First Nation press release 

Declaration of the Moose Cree First Nation

     TIMMINS, ON, July 24 /CNW/ - We the Moose Cree people are the original people of this land, the Creator has given us this land as our home;

     The Creator gave us our spiritual beliefs, our languages, our culture, and this place on Earth which provided us with all our needs;

     Our ancestors have lived in this land since time immemorial, drawing on the animals, fish and plants for our sustenance;