Archive - Dec 14, 2009

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Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation wins battle to protect traditional lands against mining

Ontario press release 

Ontario Resolves Litigation Dispute Over Big Trout Lake Property

McGuinty Government Reaches Agreement That Balances Company And Community Interests

December 14, 2009

Ontario has reached an agreement to settle litigation with Platinex Inc. that will provide greater certainty to the company and allow the Province to continue to build its relationship with Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (KI) a First Nations community.

First Nation chiefs secure commitment from INAC to address education funding inadequacies

AFN press release 

Assembly of First Nations National Chief welcomes Minister's commitment on education funding review

    OTTAWA, Dec. 14 /CNW Telbec/ - Indian Affairs Minister Chuck Strahl has committed to working with First Nations leaders to address the root causes of funding inadequacies that are crippling First Nation schools and failing to provide a safe and supportive environment for First Nation children and learners.