Archive - Apr 29, 2009

Mushkegowuk and Wabun First Nations getting broadband services installed

NOHFC News ReleaseĀ 

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

From CBC News online

First 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.