Archive - 2009
May 28th
Ipperwash Park transferred to Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation
May 28, 2009 - 8:34pm | by brianbeatonOntario 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
May 28, 2009 - 11:47am | by brianbeatonFirst 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.
May 27th
Assembly of First Nations announces election for National Chief schedule
May 27, 2009 - 8:56pm | by brianbeatonAFN Press Release
Assembly of First Nations Election for National Chief Underway
OTTAWA, May 27 /CNW Telbec/ - 2009 is an election year for the Assembly of First Nations. First Nations Chiefs from across the country will vote for the AFN National Chief at the AFN's 30th Annual General Assembly to be held in Calgary, Alberta from July 21-23. The voting begins on July 22.
National Day of Healing and Reconciliation celebrated across Canada - share your story
May 27, 2009 - 6:59am | by brianbeatonhttp://1000conversations.ca
Over the next year, we will collect 1000 Conversations about Reconciliation, Healing and Residential Schools.
Not only do we invite you to participate in our conversations, we encourage you start one up with some more participants!
Every Registrant of the conversation gets a gift and materials to help and facilitate their conversation.
We will be sending you:
May 26th
Senate committee on Aboriginal Peoples reviewing Indian Act with meetings with First Nations
May 26, 2009 - 10:07pm | by brianbeatonOpinions of First Nations sought in review of Indian Act
May 25, 2009
The standing Senate committee on Aboriginal Peoples is holding public hearings in Winnipeg and Dauphin this week.
It is hearing from First Nations peoples on issues such as self-governance, political accountability and election reform.
INAC contracts Neegan-Burnside to assess First Nation water and wastewater systems
May 26, 2009 - 1:57pm | by brianbeatonINAC Press Release
May 25th
Ontario's new Mining Act being challenged by First Nations and special interest groups
May 25, 2009 - 10:06pm | by brianbeatonPress Release
Shibogama Education Support Services Program searching for 2 workers for First Nation students
May 25, 2009 - 9:15pm | by brianbeatonEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
On behalf of the First Nations of Kingfisher Lake, Wunnumin Lake, Wapekeka and Kasabonika Lake, Shibogama Education invites applications for the following positions:
Report - The Funding Requirement for First Nations Schools in Canada (May 2009)
May 25, 2009 - 1:04pm | by brianbeatonClick on the following document to download a PDF copy
The Funding Requirement for First Nations Schools in Canada (May 2009)
AFN press release
Virtual Assistant business wins Aboriginal Business Plan Competition at Vision Quest gathering
May 25, 2009 - 10:05am | by brianbeatonPress release
Canadian Virtual Assistant Chosen for Business Award
A Winnipeg-based virtual assistant receives acclamation from the Aboriginal community for business creativity and entrepreneurship.