Archive - 2008
March 8th
Poll - Canadians believe the Harper gov't needs to reduce poverty in First Nations
March 9, 2008 - 12:54am | by brianbeatonFrom Angus Reid Global Monitor : Polls & Research
March 7th
NOTICE - Keewaywin First Nation General Election - March 28, 2008
March 7, 2008 - 9:56pm | by AnonymousNotice to all Keewaywin First Nation Band members, 18 years of age and older; please be advised that the General Election for 1 Chief and 4 Counciors is scheduled for March 28, 2008.
Nomination meeting is scheduled for March 17, 2008 at the Keewaywin Community Centre commencing at 7:00 p.m.
All potential nominees must be in attendance.
Advance poll is schedued for March 25, 2008 at Keewaywin Community Centre 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
KO Telemedicine (KOTM) participates in NAN Chiefs' Meeting in Thunder Bay
March 7, 2008 - 10:45am | by AnonymousDelegates from the KO Telemedicine team attended the Nishnawbe Aski Nation Chiefs' meeting in Thunder Bay March 18-20. KOTM staff were available to share developments and information with the NAN chiefs.
As part of the health report to the Chiefs, KOTM Program Manager Donna Williams provided an update to the NAN Chiefs on the KOTM program. The NAN Chiefs passed a resolution to support Telemedicine development in all NAN territory and for NAN staff to utilize Telemedicine for program support whenever possible.
Five DFCHS student deaths while in Thunder Bay prompt call for inquest by NAN leaders
March 7, 2008 - 7:38am | by brianbeatonThe need to recognize and understand the number of youth suicides in their communities after they get sent home from their failed high school experience along with the number of student deaths at Pelican Falls First Nations High School are additional issues that needs to be considered in any inquest.
Churches and First Nation leaders begin Truth Commission work waiting for Harper gov't
March 7, 2008 - 6:56am | by brianbeatonTruth commission will help heal residential schools legacy, church and native leaders say
Solange De Santis, staff writer, Mar 6, 2008
March 6th
AFN works with Prospectors and Developers Association for First Nation economic opportunities
March 6, 2008 - 7:18am | by brianbeatonAFN Press Release
March 5th
Ontario continues to support Platinex in KI's struggle to protect their traditional lands
March 5, 2008 - 9:16pm | by brianbeatonKI Responds to Ontario’s Proposal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 5, 2008
Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug – Yesterday Match 4, 2008 Minister of Aboriginal Affairs, Michael Bryant , paid a visit to our community (KI). There have been media reports today suggesting that Mr. Bryant made a proposal to settle KI’s dispute with the government of Ontario regarding mineral exploration on our territory by Platinex Inc., and that KI accepted the proposal. We wish to set the record straight.
Youth training opportunity on Cross Cultural Conflict Resolution available from YOUCAN
March 5, 2008 - 7:21am | by brianbeatonA one week training opportunity for youth between the ages of 12 to 25 in Ottawa ...
YOUCAN press release ...
YOUCAN is excited to announce that May 2008 we're hosting YouthQUAKE!
Is your agency interested in some youth-led workshops on Cross Cultural Conflict Resolution?
Native Women's Association not supporting Harper government's latest attack on First Nations
March 5, 2008 - 7:17am | by brianbeatonNWAC press release ...
March 4th
KO team presenting at Matawa Education Conference in Thunder Bay
March 4, 2008 - 7:38am | by brianbeatonMembers of the Keewaytinook Okimakanak's KIHS and K-Net program are travelling to Thunder Bay to present information about their programs and services at the Matawa First Nations 2008 Education Conference.
The Matawa team is webcasting (see live stream below) and archiving portions of this conference live with sponsorship and funding support from TBayTel and KO's Regional Management Organization (K-Net).