Archive - Feb 22, 2009

E-Health Workshop hosted by Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority in Sioux Lookout

Sioux Lookout Zone E-Heatlh Workshop

February 18-19, 2009
Sunset Suites, Sioux Lookout

The Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority (SLFNHA) invited Health Directors from across the Sioux Lookout Health Zone to come together to share and learn about e-health services and applications. The goal of the workshop was to provide direction to SLFNHA in the development of a framework to address regional e-health initiatives and support systems.

Best Practices for achieving Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) with corporate Canada

Achieving Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) - Key Findings from CCAB

ISSUE 1 – FEBRUARY 2009 - INTRODUCTION AND SUMMARY

This report analyzes data submitted by Canadian companies between 2001 and 2008 as a part of the Progressive Aboriginal Relations program (PAR) – a benchmarking tool developed by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB).

BC provides funding for telecom infrastructure to serve remote and rural First Nations

BC press release 

$8.3M TO HELP FIRST NATIONS BRIDGE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE

Feb. 20, 2009 - Ministry of Labour and Citizens' Services

VANCOUVER - The Province is providing another $8.3 million in funding to help bridge the digital divide for British Columbia First Nations, announced Labour and Citizens' Services Minister Iain Black today. The funding will be used toward First Nations connectivity to open up social and economic opportunities for rural and remote First Nations communities.