Archive - Sep 10, 2009

First Nations in the Sioux Lookout region exploring the establishment of an urban reserve

Submitter Name: 
Brian Beaton

NOHFC press release

AFN National Chief challenges First Nation students and families to lead the way by completing school

Submitter Name: 
Brian Beaton

AFN press release 

AFN National Chief Issues "Back to School" Statement to First Nations Students and Families

     OTTAWA, Sept. 8 /CNW Telbec/ - Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn Atleo today issued the following statement:

     "Today marks the day when many students across the country are returning to school. And for some, it will be their first day of school, the start of a new journey.

Canada remains the only country not supporting the UN's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Submitter Name: 
Brian Beaton

UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: Canadian government isolated as global implementation moves ahead

12 September 2009

A new report released today shows governments and institutions around the world are moving ahead with implementation of a human rights instrument that the minority government of Canada has denounced as “unworkable.”

COO searching for Education Coordinator to work with First Nations and their organizations

Submitter Name: 
Brian Beaton
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