Archive - Sep 17, 2009
Administrative Assistant Position in Aboriginal Affairs at the NOSM in Thunder Bay
September 17, 2009 - 4:14pm | by AnonymousNORTHERN ONTARIO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE PRINCIPLES:
Telecom infrastructure serving remote First Nations in northern Ontario now end-of-life
September 17, 2009 - 7:01am | by brianbeatonDuring a June 2009 presentation to all levels of government, telecom officials warned everyone that the existing microwave telecommunications network serving 18 remote First Nations in Northwestern Ontario is in danger of failing. Lightening strikes or equipment failure could result in extended outage periods because the equipment is now "end-of-life" and spare parts are very difficult to access.
First Nation leaders working to prevent H1N1 infections while Ottawa sends body bags
September 17, 2009 - 6:09am | by brianbeatonOttawa sends body bags to Manitoba reserves
September 16, 2009
Aboriginal leaders in Manitoba are horrified that some of the reserves hardest hit by swine flu in the spring have received dozens of body bags from Health Canada.
The body bags — which were sent to the remote northern reserves of Wasagamack and God's River First Nation — came in a shipment of hand sanitizers and face masks.
Pikangikum First Nation receiving funds from Ontario to build training facility
September 17, 2009 - 6:00am | by brianbeatonOntario press release
Pikangikum First Nation Builds Training Facility - McGuinty Government Investment Will Prepare Workers For New Job Opportunities
September 16, 2009
Aboriginal workers in Northwestern Ontario will soon be able to train for jobs in forestry, tourism and mining at a new education facility.