Archive - 2009
January 16th
KO's K-Net Services highlighted as international ICT model of Indigenous development
January 16, 2009 - 10:35pm | by brianbeatonTelecom Boosts Development in Aboriginal Communities - Indigenous commission seeks partnerships and info exchange to develop communications technologies in the Americas
By Cindy Chan, Epoch Times Staff Jan 16, 2009
When a group of remote First Nations communities in northern Ontario
launched an electronic bulletin board in 1994, it was the seed that
would become Canada’s largest Aboriginal broadband network and a model
NALSC searching for Community Legal Workers in Pikangikum and Moose Factory
January 16, 2009 - 8:32pm | by brianbeatonSee the job ad for a Full-time Community Worker in Moose Factory below ...
The Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation provides legal, paralegal, and law-related services including public legal education to the members of the First Nations of Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN). The Corporation also functions as an Area Office of Legal Aid Ontario (LAO).
The Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation is presently recruiting a part-time Community Legal Worker for Pikangikum
January 15th
Algoma University Hosting Teach-In on Economic Crisis for community and region
January 15, 2009 - 10:31am | by AnonymousAlgoma University Hosts Teach-In on Economic Crisis
(SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – JANUARY 15th, 2009): The economic problems that have gripped the world in the past several months have quickly become a top concern for many people, as grim pronouncements dominate the headlines day-after-day. In an effort to help the public gain a greater understanding of this complex and multi-faceted “crisis”, faculty members of Algoma University have organized two teach-in sessions that will take place on Friday January 23 and Saturday January 24 in Algoma U’s Great West Life Amphitheater.
Share Your Story, Shape Your Care - LHIN 14 requesting stories about Health Care
January 15, 2009 - 7:21am | by brianbeatonLHIN 14 message ...
NAN and INAC seeking standing at inquest into deaths of First Nation students in Thunder Bay
January 15, 2009 - 6:59am | by brianbeatonNAN press release
NAN hopeful standing will be granted at Bushie inquest
THUNDER BAY, ON, Jan. 14 /CNW/ - Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler is hopeful that NAN and legal counsel for the family of Reggie Bushie will be granted standing in the coroner's inquest into the death of Reggie Bushie following pre-inquest proceedings in Thunder Bay today.
January 14th
KO partners with Bell Aliant and others for expanded broadband infrastructure across region
January 14, 2009 - 7:09am | by brianbeatonThe following NOHFC press release, dated January 13, 2009 details the Ontario government's financial contribution towards this project but there are several financial contributers as well, including:
January 13th
Mishkeegogamang First Nation Ladies Broombal Tournament January 23-25
January 13, 2009 - 4:44pm | by AnonymousMishkeegogamang Ladies Broomball
January 23-25, 2009.
Entry Fee $1500.00
1st $8000.00
2nd $3000.00
3rd $1000.00
Based on 8 teams
contact Michael Bottle
(807)928-2490 weekends
(807)928-2351 days
(807)928-2837 evenings
12 Annual Thomas Ash Memorial Hockey Tourrnament Feb 6-8 in Mishkeegogamang First Nation
January 13, 2009 - 4:40pm | by Anonymous12 Annual Thomas Ash Memorial
Hockey Tournament
February 6-8, 2009.
Entry Fee $1000.00
1st $4000.00
2nd $2000.00
3rd $1000.00
Contact Michael Bottle
(807)928-2490 weekends
(807)928-2837 evenings
(807)928-2351 days.
AHF Report: Aboriginal Healing in Canada: Studies in Therapeutic Meaning and Practice
January 13, 2009 - 6:09am | by brianbeatonThe Aboriginal Healing Foundation Research Series
Aboriginal Healing in Canada: Studies in Therapeutic Meaning and Practice
Introduction
January 13th
NAPS establishing Community Consultation Committees in all serviced First Nations
January 13, 2009 - 5:49am | by brianbeatonNAPS press release ...
Community Consultation Committees Planned for NAN Communities
The Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service is formalizing monthly Community Consultation Committees in each of the communities it serves, beginning in January 2009. This fulfills a commitment made by Acting Chief John C. Domm following discussions with Nishnawbe-Aski Nation Chiefs last summer.