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NAN press release

NAN LAUNCHES ANTI-BILL 191 CAMPAIGN

THUNDER BAY, ON, Aug. 31 /CNW/ - Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Stan Beardy, NAN Executive Council, NAN Chiefs and NAN Tribal Councils today officially launched their campaign opposing the Ontario Government’s proposed Bill 191 (Far North Act).

From CBC.ca

Small Internet providers win access fight against cable, phone giants

August 30, 2010 -  Jennifer Ditchburn, The Canadian Press

OTTAWA - Canada's big telephone and cable companies must provide the highest broadband speeds available when they sell access to smaller Internet service resellers, the federal telecom regulator ruled Monday.

Ontario News Release

A new multi-use facility officially opening today is delivering improved services and increased capacity for post secondary education at the Union of Ontario Indians (UOI) facilities in North Bay.

With funding assistance from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), a new 7,500-square foot hub is now connecting four previously detached buildings used by the UOI to deliver a wide range of programs and services to its members.

From Ministry of Revenue web site 

A new, permanent Northern Ontario Energy Credit to help low- to middle-income families and individuals in the north who face higher energy costs than residents in southern parts of the province.

People living in the north tend to pay more for energy. Energy costs are often higher in the north because the winters are more severe and there is heavier reliance on more expensive home heating fuels.

Press release 

Canada's Economic Action Plan Creates Jobs and Improves Housing on Reserve in Ontario 

August 26, 2010 - The Government of Canada announced today an investment of more than $3.8 million as part of the year one funding through Canada's Economic Action Plan to improve housing conditions for seven First Nations communities in Ontario.

From the Ottawa Citizen

First Nations national calls for new 'public policy project' to replace the Indian Act

By Kathryn May August 24, 2010  

OTTAWA - Assembly of First Nations national chief Shawn Atleo is challenging bureaucrats to help drive a new 'public policy project' to replace the Indian Act and remake the relationship between Canada and 1.3 million aboriginal people.

Press release 

Invitation to First Nation Artists to enter the 28th Annual Native Art Contest

Peace Hills Trust Company would like to invite First Nation Artists to enter into our annual Native Art Contest. The winner of the main prize will receive $2,500.00 and their winning entry displayed on our 2011 calendar. Plus they will receive a trip to Kelowna for the Art Show.

Press Release

Matawa First Nations Chief Announces Deadline Following a Meeting with Ontario Ministers

Thunder Bay ON, August 24th, 2010- Matawa First Nations Chiefs representing their respective communities are looking for immediate resources following a meeting with three provincial ministers.

Anishinabek Employment and Training Services PRESS RELEASE

From Intercontinential Cry

Grassy Narrows Clan Mothers block MNR enforcement team

By Ahni on August 24, 2010

A group of Clan Mothers and other members of the Grassy Narrows First Nation have returned to the site of their high profile logging blockade to stop the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) from interfering with road repairs on their traditional territory.