Archive - Jan 27, 2009
Budget 2009's $1.4 billion in Aboriginal initiatives receives mixed reviews by First Nation leaders
January 27, 2009 - 11:41pm | by brianbeatonNAN press release ...
NAN response to federal budget
THUNDER BAY, ON, Jan. 27 /CNW/ - Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Stan Beardy expressed cautious optimism that federal funding for infrastructure improvements will begin to address the growing crisis faced by NAN First Nation communities following today's release of the Government of Canada's budget by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty.
Play created by Sioux Lookout youth about racial tensions will be performed again on Jan 30
January 27, 2009 - 6:43am | by brianbeatonSLARC press release
Bounce- Back by Popular Demand!
Sioux Lookout (January 26, 2009) – the Sioux Lookout Anti-Racism Committee announces an encore performance of Bounce, a play created by Sioux Lookout youth about racial tensions.
The community performance will be at Queen Elizabeth District High School on Friday January 30th, 2009 at 7pm. There is no charge but donations towards youth theatre are encouraged.