Archive - May 16, 2009

Military going after First Nation youth to fill their staffing requirements

From CBC online

Canadian Forces want more aboriginals to sign up for the military

May 16, 2009 - Canadian Press Patrice Bergeron, THE CANADIAN PRESS

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - Canada's armed forces are looking for young aboriginals who want to build on the long history of their ancestors in helping to defend Canada.

Assembly of First Nations candidate championing the importance of post-secondary education

From Sudbury Star

Leave native education alone, AFN chief candidate tells Ottawa

May 11, 2009

A contender for the office of Assembly of First Nations' National Chief says there is an urgent need for federal funding to support the education and training of First Nations students.