Archive - Apr 27, 2009

Ontario reaffirms its commitment to resource benefits sharing with Firat Nations

NAN press release ...

NAN welcomes reaffirmation of Ontario's commitment to resource benefits sharing

     THUNDER BAY, ON, April 27 /CNW/ - Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Stan Beardy welcomed today's reaffirmation by the Government of Ontario of its commitment to resource benefits sharing with Aboriginal communities.

Tomson Highway's Cree opera touring Northern Ontario this spring

From News1130

Tomson Highway's libretto for Cree opera inspired by real life

April, 26, 2009 - (THE CANADIAN PRESS) TORONTO

In October 1990, celebrated Cree playwright Tomson Highway lay on a Toronto hospital bed beside his dying brother Rene and held him in his arms. As he fell asleep, he dreamed they were in a boat floating toward an island on a misty waterway.