Archive - Apr 2009
April 30th
Breathing Northwinds project focuses on developing the arts in Northern Ontario
April 30, 2009 - 9:27am | by AnonymousMEDIA RELEASE
Strong and healthy First Nation neighbours support regional and urban economic well-being
April 30, 2009 - 5:01am | by brianbeatonFrom Fort Frances Times Online
Better aboriginal relations touted as big benefit to municipalities
29 April 2009 - By Duane Hicks, Staff writer
“If we can’t see the opportunities aboriginal people are presenting to us on a daily basis, we, as communities, will not succeed to our fullest potential.
“It’s in everyone’s interest to take a strong look at this and say, ‘What can do we differently?’”
April 28th
Mushkegowuk and Wabun First Nations getting broadband services installed
April 29, 2009 - 4:58am | by brianbeatonNOHFC News Release
Bringing Broadband Service To Western James Bay - McGuinty Government Providing High-Speed Internet To Three Communities
April 28, 2009
Ontario is helping three First Nations in western James Bay connect to the information highway.
First Nations group meeting with Pope about Indian Residential Schools experience
April 29, 2009 - 3:36am | by brianbeatonFirst Nations delegation to meet privately with Pope
April 28, 2009
On the eve of its private audience with Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican on Wednesday, a small delegation from Canada's Assembly of First Nations hailed the event as "historic and momentous."
During the meeting behind closed doors, the Pope is expected to read a statement about the Roman Catholic Church's role in the residential school system in Canada.
SLAAMB running final C of Q Exam Preparation Courses for Carpenters in Sioux Lookout
April 28, 2009 - 2:18pm | by Anonymous
Sioux Lookout Area Aboriginal Management Board
ATTENTION CARPENTERS
The Sioux Lookout Area Aboriginal Management Board under the Centre for Aboriginal Apprenticeship Research (CAAR) Project is seeking interested applicants to participate in its Certificate of Qualification Exam Preparation Program for Carpenters.
Honouring the passing of another great leader, friend to all - Robin Greene
April 28, 2009 - 1:30pm | by brianbeatonRobin Robert Sr. Greene
Iskatewizaagegan #39 Independent First Nation, ON
Mauchibinance (Ma-Chi-Biness)
Moose Dotem
May 16, 1932 - April 25, 2009
It is with our deepest respect and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dear father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather, cousin, friend, partner, and a highly respected Traditional Leader, Healer and Elder.
NAN First Nations share information concerning the Human Swine Influenza and FAQs
April 28, 2009 - 10:15am | by brianbeatonMemorandum
TO: NAN First Nations, Tribal Councils and NAN Members
FROM: Deputy Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler
RE: Human Swine Influenza - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Monday, April 27, 2009
Australia placing emphasis on broadband infrastructure and applications for economic future
April 28, 2009 - 7:07am | by brianbeatonFrom the Australian Minister for Broadband, Communications and The Digital Economy web site
From a speech to the National Press Club
“Digital technologies will underpin our future carbon constrained economy.
... broadband infrastructure will be the platform upon which the economy operates in the 21st century.
Australia has set ambitious targets to reduce carbon emissions by 2020 and this will require an economy-wide response.
Protecting Indigenous women from violence and discrimination must be a government priority
April 28, 2009 - 6:25am | by brianbeatonFrom Amnesty International web site
The Human Rights of Indigenous Peoples - The lives of Indigenous women and girls matter
21 April 2009 - Posted by: Craig Benjamin
In a message to the governments gathered for the Fifth Summit of the Americas, Amnesty International joined Indigenous women's organizations throughout the region in calling for an end to violence and discrimination against Indigenous women and girls.