Archive - Jul 2010
July 30th
Remembering Shannen Koostachin and her fight for a new school in Attawapiskat First Nation
July 30, 2010 - 11:01am | by AnonymousIn Shannen Koostachin’s short life, she developed a reputation across Canada as a passionate fighter for the rights of native children.
July 29th
Ontario CFDC award for Keewaytinook Okimakanak EcDev Video Conference Series
July 29, 2010 - 10:03am | by Anonymous
Congratulations to the community coordinators, presenters and participants in remote First Nations who have been leading the Online Economic Development Series through video conference. Ontario CFDC recognized KO, NADF and PARO with an Award of Excellence for the innovative series. Thank your Community Technician for making these events possible.
View the summer 2010 series and archives
July 25th
Consumers Council of Canada calling for Access to Broadband for All Canadians
July 25, 2010 - 2:11pm | by brianbeatonJuly 24th
CRTC launches online consultation on basic telephone and Internet services
July 24, 2010 - 10:22pm | by brianbeatonFrom http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/com100/2010/r100723.htm
CRTC launches online consultation on basic telephone and Internet services
OTTAWA-GATINEAU, July 23, 2010 — The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) today launched an online consultation to hear the views of Canadians about their access to basic telephone and Internet services. This consultation is part of a proceeding that will include a public hearing beginning on October 26, 2010, in Timmins, Ontario.
July 23rd
Job Posting: Lands and Resources Researcher working KO First Nations
July 23, 2010 - 10:49am | by AnonymousKeewaytinook Okimakanak is seeking a Lands and Resources Researcher to support First Nation projects through training, research and reporting.
The intern will coordinate online Lands and Resources workshops and manage reporting and budgeting for the project. Maintain training website and support video conferencing gatherings. Assist with community visits and gatherings. Draft and submit proposals. Data analysis, reporting and prepare presentations. This is a training and work experience program funded in part by NOHFC.
First Nation leaders clarify their roles and responsibilities in closing communique of assembly
July 23, 2010 - 8:48am | by brianbeatonAFN press release
Assembly of First Nations 31st Annual General Assembly closing communique
WINNIPEG, July 22 /CNW Telbec/ - First Nation Chiefs and delegates gathered within Treaty One territories at Winnipeg stand together and stand united.
As stated in our Declaration of 1982, we are the Original Peoples of this land with laws and responsibilities given to us by the Creator.
July 22nd
Walk for Good Life for Young People are walking through Treaty #3 territory, July 24-31
July 22, 2010 - 2:21pm | by AnonymousWednesday, 14 July 2010 - 1:32pm
AFN Sets Out Vision for First Nations Control of First Nations Education
July 22, 2010 - 1:21pm | by brianbeatonClick here to download the 51 page PDF document
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Ontario Skills Training to benefit Far North First Nations under new funding initiative
July 22, 2010 - 12:49pm | by AnonymousBulletin, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
Skills Training Will Benefit Far North First Nations
July 22, 2010