Archive - May 28, 2009

Indian Government Support Programs being reviewed for "redesign" as renewal approaches

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:

Ipperwash Park transferred to Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation

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.

James Bay coast First Nations exploring bilateral health agreement with federal government

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.