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Globe and Mail

AFN plans national day of political action

BILL CURRY - September 23, 2008

The Assembly of First Nations is organizing a “National Day of Political Action” for Monday Sept. 29 in an effort to get native issues on the agenda during the week when federal leaders will be taking part in debates.

It is part of a broader campaign by the AFN called: “Vote '08, Change Can't Wait!”

From the Globe and Mail

The decline and possible rebirth of the Kelowna Accord to fight aboriginal poverty

JOE FRIESEN - September 22, 2008

Was the Kelowna Accord a groundbreaking moment in the relationship between aboriginal people and the government of Canada, or was it nothing more than a glorified press release?

A NEW BEGINNING.... 

OSHKI-PIMACHE-O-WIN EDUCATION AND TRAINING INSTITUTE IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR JANUARY 2009 INTAKE!!!

From the Edmonton Journal

The North's job boom brings its shadow: homelessness

Trish Audette ,  Canwest News Service - September 21, 2008

YELLOWKNIFE - From the sky, the Northwest Territories' legislature building is supposed to look like an steel igloo, nestled against Frame Lake and surrounded by slabs of grey and black rock jutting from moss and low green trees.

From The Toronto Star

Unfulfilled nation torn from its aboriginal roots

Writer John Ralston Saul ponders reason for Canada's failure to achieve its full potential

Book Review By Haroon Siddiqui - Sep 21, 2008

Flying back to Canada from abroad, have you ever noticed that the immigration officer examining your passport is wearing, and perhaps sweating in, a bulletproof vest?

Chiefs of Ontario letter ... 

First Nation Water Policy Forum is Confirmed and Scheduled for October 15-16-17, 2008

September 19, 2008

Dear Leadership:

Please be advised that the First Nation Water Policy Forum is confirmed and scheduled for October 15-16-17, 2008. It will be held at the Garden River First Nation Recreation Centre located close to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.

Once finalized, information on travel and accommodations and the draft agenda will be forthcoming.

From the Ottawa Citizen 

Gag order - Privy Council Office tightens muzzle on public service for campaign

David Pugliese and Kathryn May, Ottawa Citizen - September 19, 2008

Ottawa - The Privy Council Office has put an unprecedented clamp on government business during the federal election, slowing the workings of the bureaucracy almost to a crawl in some areas.

From the Orillia Packet and Times

Court ruling a blow to Rama - First Nation asked for its 35 per cent casino cut to be maintained

By Courtney Whalen - September 19, 2008 

A Superior Court ruling dismissing a Chippewas of Rama bid to retain 35 per cent of net revenue from Casino Rama has left the chief, council and community “surprised and disappointed” says Chief Sharon Stinson Henry.

Letter from Chiefs of Ontario Office re: Special Chiefs Assembly, November 18-20, 2008

Dear Leadership:

As per the direction of the Political Confederacy please be advised that the Chiefs of Ontario will be holding a Special Chiefs Assembly for November 18-19-20, 2008. It will be held at the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel located in Toronto, Ontario.

Once finalized, information on travel, accommodations and the draft agenda will be forthcoming.