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Current Funding is Inadequate -- Northern Superior Chiefs

THUNDER BAY - FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION, Nov. 12, 2009  — The Northern Superior Chiefs are calling for immediate government action regarding the current child welfare funding crisis, which is compromising Aboriginal agency Dilico Anishinabek Family Care’s capacity to protect and care for First Nations children in the City and District of Thunder Bay.

From CBC.CA

Government failing aboriginal prisoners: ombudsman - The number of natives in jail continues to grow

November 13, 2009  

As Canada's young aboriginal population booms, the federal government needs to take "urgent action" to improve support programs for native prisoners or face a potential crisis, said a new report released by Canada's prison ombudsman Friday.

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The Canadian Aboriginal Writing Challenge - The results are in! 

The Canadian Aboriginal Writing Challenge is a creative writing contest for young Aboriginal Canadians (ages 14-18 and 19-29). Participants can showcase their talent and creativity and win great prizes. 

The results are in!

AFN press release 

AFN National Chief and First Nations Veterans of Canada Mark Remembrance Day by Calling for Justice for First Nations Veterans

OTTAWA, Nov. 10 /CNW Telbec/ - Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn Atleo and Norm Henderson, President of the First Nations Veterans of Canada will mark Remembrance Day by laying wreaths in honour of all Canada's First Nations veterans.

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From the Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources web site 

From press release 

Artist Rebecca Belmore and Curator Anthony Kiendl Receive Hnatyshyn Awards

OTTAWA, ONTARIO - Nov. 9, 2009) -

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

First Nations Student Support Program Coordinator
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From: First Peoples Human Rights Coalition
To: info@firstpeoplesrights.org
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 2:10 PM
Subject: U.S. President's remarks and Q&A at Tribal Nations Conference