Archive - Apr 28, 2009

SLAAMB running final C of Q Exam Preparation Courses for Carpenters in Sioux Lookout

 

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

Robin 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

Memorandum

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

From 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

From  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.