Archive - Sep 14, 2008
NAN Annual Report 2007-2008 presented to chiefs at Keewaywin conference available online
September 14, 2008 - 8:46am | by brianbeatonNAN Annual Report 2007-2008
Grand Chief Stan Beardy
Booshoo and Wacheya to the people, Chiefs and Councils, Elders, women and youth of Nishnawbe Aski. On behalf of the Executive Council and staff of Nishnawbe Aski Nation I present the 2007-2008 NAN Annual Report. The following is a brief summary of overall activities within the portfolio of the Grand Chief (see other sections of this Annual Report for the full reports).
Talking about war and peace, poverty, housing, the environment and social justice during election campaign
September 14, 2008 - 8:26am | by brianbeatonUnited Church wants certain issues discussed in federal elections - But they do not support any party or candidate, says moderator
Charles Perry, Times & Transcript Staff, September 13th, 2008
The United Church of Canada takes every federal election seriously, but never to the point of endorsing a party or candidate, the church's moderator said yesterday.
Indian Residential School exhibit opening in Kenora - "We were taught differently"
September 14, 2008 - 8:04am | by brianbeatonFrom the Kenora Daily Miner and News
Residential school exhibit opens at museum
By Mike Aiken - Miner and News
A landmark display chronicling the residential school experience opened Tuesday. It was put together in partnership with NeChee Friendship Centre, Lake of the Woods Ojibway Cultural Centre, as well as the Lake of the Woods Museum. Elders and Kathleen and Robin Greene were among those to speak at the opening.