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NAN press release 

NAN fears changes to Navigable Waters Protection Act threatens First Nations' livelihood

     THUNDER BAY, ON, Feb. 25 /CNW/ - Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Stan Beardy fears impending changes to the Navigable Waterways Protection Act (NWPA) under consideration by the Government of Canada threatens First Nations who have relied upon navigable waterways to sustain their livelihood for centuries.

Governance and Economic Development Conference

March 31 & April 1, 2009
Valhalla Inn, Thunder Bay

As part of our regional economic plan and developing good governance in our communities, the Matawa First Nations will be co-hosting a conference with the Nishnawbe-Aski Development Fund on Governance and Economic Development.  
 

Union of Ontario Indians press release 

First Nation communities take a green step forward

    A focus on 'Duty to consult' opens the door to poverty reduction and economic development for First Nation communities throughout Ontario

    TORONTO, Feb. 24 /CNW/ - Serpent River First Nation citizens, Chief, council and Elders were present yesterday as George Smitherman, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, introduced the Ministry's Green Energy Act (GEA) to the Ontario legislature on behalf of the his government.

Ontario government press release 

Improving Education for Aboriginal Students - McGuinty Government Building Stronger Relationships with Aboriginal Communities

TORONTO, Feb. 24

    The Ontario government and First Nation, Métis and Inuit organizations are working together to achieve better outcomes for Aboriginal students at all levels of learning.