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AFN press release

AFN National Chief Responds to Prime Minister's Statements on Colonialism

             "We (Canada) also have no history of colonialism."

CHRC press release 

CHRC Statement To The UN Human Rights Council, In Response To The Tabling Of The Report Of The Special Rapporteur On Indigenous Rights.

Delivered on behalf of the Canadian Human Rights Commission by:

Katharina Rose
Geneva Representative
International Coordinating Committee of National Institutions for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights (ICC)

September 28, 2009

Thank you, Mr. President.

AFN press release 

AFN launching Fitness Challenge for students, on October 15th 2009. Sign up for a chance to win prizes.

    OTTAWA, Sept. 28 /CNW Telbec/ - The Assembly of First Nations is calling on teachers for help in organizing this year's AFN Fitness Challenge which is aimed at students. The goal of the fitness challenge is to raise awareness about the positive relationship between diabetes and healthy living.

KEEWAYTINOOK OKIMAKANAK
(Northern Chiefs Tribal Council)

Is now accepting applications for the position of
RECEPTIONIST/SECRETARY
(Full time position)

Location:    Balmertown Office

General:    Reporting to the Director of Operations, the receptionist/secretary is responsible for providing office support.

Qualifications:
•    Typing and Word processing skills essential.

From the Lawyers Weekly

Indian status: changing the status quo 

By John Rowinski - September 25 2009 issue

How is an individual’s ethnic identity determined? This question lies at the root of a B.C. case that, outside of the aboriginal Bar, has escaped widespread scrutiny.

From CBC.ca

U.S. moves to adopt 6 net neutrality rules

September 21, 2009

Press Release 

Government Of Canada And Northwestern Ontario First Nation Announce Vital Transportation Link

LAC SEUL, ONTARIO - Sept. 25, 2009 - Member of Parliament for Kenora, Greg Rickford, on behalf of the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Metis and Non-Status Indians announced today, in partnership with the Lac Seul First Nation, the official opening of the community's new causeway and bridge span.

Press Release 

Attawapiskat Cree Nation members forced to return to unsanitary conditions

September 2009

While people across Canada are decorating their homes and preparing for Thanksgiving with family and friends, our people are separated from the home community of Attawapiskat

“We have been patient, but now we are confused, angry and feeling that we have been abandoned,” said Deputy Chief Theresa Spence.

From CBC.ca 

Ont. aboriginal leaders demand exemption from HST

September 23, 2009 - By Krista Erickson

Some Ontario First Nations leaders are urging the federal government to take their treaty rights into account when implementing the harmonized sales tax (HST) in Ontario and exempt them completely from the new tax.

Ontario press release 

Ontario Supports Local Investments in Green Energy - McGuinty government initiatives creates locally led green energy opportunities

September 23, 2009

Ontario will be providing assistance to community groups looking to build new green generation and to municipalities that might face extra infrastructure costs as green energy facilities are built. These two programs represent steps five and six in Ontario's ten steps to green energy which will open investment and opportunities in Ontario's green economy.