Archive - May 2010
May 12th
Ontario launches Aboriginal Energy Partnerships Program to develop hydropower
May 12, 2010 - 5:24am | by brianbeatonPress release
May 11th
Treaty 5 centennial commemoration - celebrating 100 years of treaty with Canada
May 11, 2010 - 8:29pm | by brianbeatonTreaty 5 Centennial Commemoration website launched
The official website for the Treaty 5 Centennial Commemoration went live on May 5, 2010.
The website features Treaty 5 community links, treaty history & archives, and upcoming events for the commemoration.
View the website at www.treaty5.ca
Ontario Trillium Foundation's Future Fund looking for innovative green proposals
May 11, 2010 - 8:12pm | by brianbeatonCall For Proposals - Future Fund 2010-2011: Building Skills for the Green Economy
At the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF), enhanced employment and economic potential for Ontarians is one of our granting priorities. In 2009-2010 OTF invested $2 million in a portfolio of grants that will create opportunities and systems for Ontarians to participate fully in the emerging green economy.
First Nation leaders gather in Thunder Bay celebrating Treaty 5 100 years commemoration
May 11, 2010 - 7:56pm | by brianbeatonNAN press release
NAN Welcomes National Chief and other Leadership to Treaty No. 5 Commemoration Gala
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Stan Beardy and NAN Executive Council together with Treaty No. 5 leadership, this week will welcome Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo as the keynote speaker for the 1910 Treaty No. 5 Commemoration Gala. AFN Ontario Regional Chief Angus Toulouse will also be providing remarks.
May 10th
Moose Factory First Nation hosting Emergency Summit on Aboriginal Youth Suicide
May 10, 2010 - 7:39pm | by brianbeatonNAN press release
NAN to Participate in Emergency Suicide Summit
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Mike Metatawabin together with other NAN representation will travel to Moose Factory, Ontario this week to participate in an Emergency Summit on Aboriginal Youth Suicide.
Industry Canada funds corporations to develop their broadband infrastructure in rural First Nations
May 10, 2010 - 7:20pm | by brianbeatonPress release
Minister Clement Announces First Projects to Receive Broadband Canada Funding
TORONTO, Ontario, May 9, 2010 — The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, today announced the first series of projects to receive conditional funding approval under the Broadband Canada: Connecting Rural Canadians program. These 52 projects, in nine provinces and territories across Canada, will bring broadband Internet access to an estimated 169 000 households.
May 7th
Anishinabek Nation Credit Union approved to offer housing loans to First Nations in Ontario
May 7, 2010 - 8:11am | by brianbeatonPress release
Anishinabek Nation Credit Union (ANCU) approved to offer housing loans to First Nations in Ontario
OTTAWA, May 5, 2010 - John Beaucage, Chair of the First Nations Market Housing Fund (the Fund) announced today that Anishinabek Nation Credit Union (ANCU) has been approved to offer loans to First Nations in Ontario.
Mr. Beaucage also announced the approval of Sagamok Anishnawbek as the second First Nation in Ontario to qualify for loans backed by the Fund.
May 6th
Ontario signs MOU with First Nations to work together to continue sales tax exemption
May 6, 2010 - 10:48am | by brianbeatonOntario press release
Rural broadband again presented as political promise while First Nations continue to wait
May 6, 2010 - 7:02am | by brianbeatonPress release
Minister Clement Provides Update on Government of Canada's Rural Broadband Plan
OTTAWA, May 4, 2010 — Today the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, made the following statement regarding the Government of Canada's rural broadband initiative: