Archive - May 15, 2009
First Nation youth from across Canada gather to showcase enterpeneurial enterprises
May 15, 2009 - 1:29pm | by brianbeatonPress release
BDC announces the winners of the 2009 E-Spirit National Aboriginal Youth Business Plan Competition
KELOWNA, BC, May 15 - The winners of the ninth annual E-Spirit National Aboriginal Youth Business Plan Competition were revealed last night in Kelowna during a special awards gala ceremony. The event attracted over 160 Aboriginal students from across the country and was hosted by the University of British Columbia Okanagan.
First Nation women protesting against Bill C-8 (matrimonial real property) imposed by government
May 15, 2009 - 12:34pm | by brianbeatonNAN Press release
NAN Grand Chief demands withdrawal of federal legislation on matrimonial real property
THUNDER BAY, ON, May 15 /CNW/ - Nishnawbe Ask Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Stan Beardy, together with Deputy Grand Chief RoseAnne Archibald, is demanding that the Government of Canada withdraw proposed legislation under Bill C-8 dealing with matrimonial real property (MRP) on reserves that underwent second reading in the House of Commons this week.