Archive - Nov 25, 2009

Anishinabek Nation Chiefs pass resolution supporting First Nations involvement in energy projects

UOI press release 

First Nations looking at energy project opportunities

OJIBWAYS OF GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION, Nov. 24 /CNW/ - Anishinabek Nation Chiefs in Assembly passed an important resolution today giving the Union of Ontario Indians a strong mandate to advocate and support Anishinabek First Nations as builders and operators of transmission lines.

"We have to take advantage of every opportunity that comes our way," says Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee.

Wake Up Canada online petition on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Press Release

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Presents an Opportunity for Positive Change

Ottawa, ON (November 25, 2009) – Jeannette Corbiere Lavell, President of the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC), called today for an end to violence against all women in Canada. November 25th is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.