Archive - Apr 16, 2009

"Roots & Shoots" Partnership for First Nations announced by AFN and youth action program

AFN press release

AFN National Chief Phil Fontaine and Dr. Jane Goodall Announce "Roots & Shoots" Partnership for First Nations

     OTTAWA, April 15 /CNW Telbec/ - Assembly of First Nations National Chief Phil Fontaine and renowned primatologist, environmentalist, and humanitarian Dr. Jane Goodall today announced a partnership to bring the Jane Goodall Institute's Roots & Shoots global youth action program to First Nations communities across Canada.

New charges of sexual abuse against First Nation children by church minister going to court

NAN press release

Ralph Rowe on trial on new charges

     THUNDER BAY, ON, April 15 /CNW/ - Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, together with members of the NAN Men's Healing Initiative, welcomed the start of the trial of convicted pedophile Ralph Rowe on new charges of sexual assault in Kenora court this week.