Archive - Aug 20, 2008
Ontario government announces new Victim Services program funding without consulting First Nations
August 20, 2008 - 9:56pm | by brianbeatonNAN Press Release
NAN CONCERNED ABOUT GOVERNMENT’S LACK OF CONSULTATION WITH FIRST NATIONS PRIOR TO CONCEPTION OF NEW PROGRAMS
THUNDER BAY, August 19, 2008: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler expressed concern about the lack of consultation with First Nations prior to the inception of new programs following an announcement for Aboriginal community justice initiatives made by Attorney General Chris Bentley at the Thunder Bay Indian Friendship Centre today.
First Nation victims of Ralph Rowe fighting to protect others from sexual abuse
August 20, 2008 - 9:50pm | by brianbeatonNAN Press Release
PRELIMINARY HEARING TO BEGIN FOR NEW ROWE CHARGES
THUNDER BAY, ON, August 19, 2008: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) representatives will attend a preliminary hearing for new charges laid against convicted pedophile Ralph Rowe in Kenora this week.