Winnipeg gains support to host the first World Indigenous Games in 2012 ...

NOTES FROM PERMANENT FORUM ON INDIGENOUS ISSUES CONCLUDES EIGHTH SESSION WITH ADOPTION OF KEY TEXT DESIGNED TO TRANSFORM HISTORIC DECLARATION INTO ‘LIVING LAW’

‘We Have Talked of Suffering, We Have Talked of Hope. Now, Let’s Talk Of Action,” Urged Forum Member, Echoing Sentiment of Speakers in Session

From http://www.manitobahealthyliving.ca/home

Manitoba government press release

May 28, 2009

From UNESCO website

UN announces launch of world’s first tuition-free, online university

27-05-2009 (New York)

Just as regular "bricks and mortar" schools rely on a physical place (i.e. a building) to meet the needs of educators and learners, eLearning also requires a virtual place, which usually comes in the form of a website.  

From CTV.CA

Amnesty raps Canada for treatment of natives

May. 28 2009 - CTV.ca News Staff

Amnesty International's annual report on human rights is criticizing Canada for its failure to protect native girls and women who are killed or go missing.

The survey also slams the Harper government for stalled native land claims, and for cutting funds to groups that advance women's rights.

Kwayaciiwin Education Resource Centre
is presenting their

3rd Annual Summer Institute
for
Anihshiniimowin Immersion Schools

This Institute will be taking place at the K.C. Hall in Sioux Lookout over 3 days, from August 18 - 20, 2009

It is designed for Anihshiniimowin Immersion teachers and Native language teachers.

Please call Charlotte at 737-7373 ext 21 (or 1-866-326-1077) for more information.

Indian Government Support Programs ~Communique~ May 27, 2009

The Government of Canada is currently engaging with First Nations regarding a “redesign” of 5 programs commonly referred to as Indian Government Support Programs (IGSP).

These include:

Ontario Press Release  

Healing and Reconciliation Continues at Ipperwash Park - Ontario and Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation Sign Transfer Agreement

    TORONTO, May 28

    Ipperwash Provincial Park land is being transferred to the Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation.

    Following a traditional sunrise ceremony, Aboriginal Affairs Minister Brad Duguid and Chief Elizabeth Cloud today signed an agreement to transfer Ipperwash Provincial Park land to the First Nation.

From Wawatay News Online

First Nations suspend involvement in health integration agreement

by: Rick Garrick - Wawatay News - May 28, 2009

Kashechewan, Attawapiskat and Fort Albany have suspended direct involvement with the Weeneebayko Area Health Integration Framework Agreement until further notice.

AFN Press Release

Assembly of First Nations Election for National Chief Underway

     OTTAWA, May 27 /CNW Telbec/ - 2009 is an election year for the Assembly of First Nations. First Nations Chiefs from across the country will vote for the AFN National Chief at the AFN's 30th Annual General Assembly to be held in Calgary, Alberta from July 21-23. The voting begins on July 22.