The complete list of winners at the 2009 Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards

Best Country CD

Sierra Noble -- Possibilities (Winnipeg, Man.)

Best Group or Duo

Eagle & Hawk (Winnipeg, Man.)

Aboriginal Entertainer of the Year

Crystal Shawanda (Wikwemikong, Ont.)

Best Folk or Acoustic CD

Buffy Sainte-Marie -- Running For The Drum (Me. and Mass., USA / Sask., Canada)

Best New Artist

Economic Development Summit:
Partnering in Economic Development
for a Sustainable Future

November 16-19, 2009

Sunset Inn & Suites
Sioux Lookout, ON

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AGENDA and REGISTRATION PACKAGE
 

Guest Speakers include:

From AFN web site ... a message from the National Chief ...

Virtual Summit on H1N1 For First Nations Communities to be held November 10th 2009

When I took office it was clear that there were different levels of information and understanding between jurisdictions about the H1N1 pandemic and community preparedness. This was not helpful for First Nations leaders, our communities or our families.  It made the hard work of emergency planning even more difficult.

Keewaytinook Okimakanak Northern Chiefs Council is looking for a Homecare Nurse for the Home and Community Care (HCC) program

Description:

This is a full-time, 35-hour work week position based out of Balmertown, ON. The Home Care Nurse reports and works under the direct supervision of the HCC Nurse Supervisor. The Home Care Nurse will be responsible for providing community-based care nursing services to clients in their home.

Job Overview:

Northern Ontario First Nations Communications Conference

"Getting Connected: Strengthening the Connections Between Northern Ontario First Nations and the World"

Dec 9, 10, 11, 2009

This progressive conference will address communications issues and needs within northern Ontario First Nations communities and organizations.

3 site locations to choose from, connected by videoconference:

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Aboriginal Humanities Studies
Program Coordinator

Oshki-Pimache-O-Win Education & Training Institute, established by Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN), provides post-secondary education and training programs.  We offer choice, accessibility, flexibility, opportunities and support services for our students.  The Institute currently offers accredited Business, Social Services, Pre-Health Sciences and Early Childhood Education post-secondary programs.

(SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – NOVEMBER 5th, 2009): The film For the Next 7 Generations, a documentary about the work of the International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers to promote sustainability, will be screened on November 13th from 6 to 9 pm at Algoma University’s Great West Life Amphitheatre. Tickets will be available at the door at a cost of $15 for adults and $7 for students and elders. All interested persons are welcome to attend.

Nishnawbe Aski Nation Education Partnerships Consultation Conference
Nov 17-19
Prince Arthur Hotel, Thunder Bay

Click here for the PDF Copy of the Poster and Registration Form

The following Recommendations and INAC Responses are from the 2009 Fall Report of the Auditor General of Canada, Chapter 6 that addresses issues around First Nation Land Management and Environmental Protection.