Archive - Oct 24, 2009
First Nation child welfare agencies in Ontario facing over $4M in cuts as case loads increase
October 24, 2009 - 6:59am | by brianbeatonNAN press release
CHILD WELFARE CUTS HURTING NAN FIRST NATIONS
THUNDER BAY, ON, October 21, 2009: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Terry Waboose is concerned that a child welfare agency in NAN territory may have to close, as funding cuts by the Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services are already being felt in NAN First Nation communities.
NAN demanding Ontario's Mining Act requires First Nation approval to access resources
October 24, 2009 - 6:53am | by brianbeatonNAN Press Release
NAN STATEMENT ON PASSING OF MINING ACT AMENDMENT
THUNDER BAY, ON, October 22, 2009: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Stan Beardy today acknowledged the Government of Ontario’s efforts to address First Nations concerns through the Mining Act amendment bill passed by the legislature Wednesday, but remains adamant that NAN First Nations must have the right to decide on mining activity in NAN territory.