Algoma University press release

Ontario press release 

Protecting the Far North - McGuinty Government Provides New Leadership Role for First Nations

    TORONTO, June 2 /CNW/ -  Ontario is taking an important step toward the permanent protection of at least half of the Far North of Ontario, an area three times the size of Lake Superior.

A Communiqué from National Chief Phil Fontaine May 28, 2009

The purpose of this Bulletin is to provide an update on key issues of importance to First Nations. There are many activities and initiatives underway at the AFN. This Bulletin does not cover all of them but does provide information on matters that are of high interest.

Winnipeg gains support to host the first World Indigenous Games in 2012 ...

NOTES FROM PERMANENT FORUM ON INDIGENOUS ISSUES CONCLUDES EIGHTH SESSION WITH ADOPTION OF KEY TEXT DESIGNED TO TRANSFORM HISTORIC DECLARATION INTO ‘LIVING LAW’

‘We Have Talked of Suffering, We Have Talked of Hope. Now, Let’s Talk Of Action,” Urged Forum Member, Echoing Sentiment of Speakers in Session

From http://www.manitobahealthyliving.ca/home

Manitoba government press release

May 28, 2009

From UNESCO website

UN announces launch of world’s first tuition-free, online university

27-05-2009 (New York)

Just as regular "bricks and mortar" schools rely on a physical place (i.e. a building) to meet the needs of educators and learners, eLearning also requires a virtual place, which usually comes in the form of a website.  

From CTV.CA

Amnesty raps Canada for treatment of natives

May. 28 2009 - CTV.ca News Staff

Amnesty International's annual report on human rights is criticizing Canada for its failure to protect native girls and women who are killed or go missing.

The survey also slams the Harper government for stalled native land claims, and for cutting funds to groups that advance women's rights.

Kwayaciiwin Education Resource Centre
is presenting their

3rd Annual Summer Institute
for
Anihshiniimowin Immersion Schools

This Institute will be taking place at the K.C. Hall in Sioux Lookout over 3 days, from August 18 - 20, 2009

It is designed for Anihshiniimowin Immersion teachers and Native language teachers.

Please call Charlotte at 737-7373 ext 21 (or 1-866-326-1077) for more information.

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: