Archive - Aug 26, 2010

Assembly of First Nations National Chief calls for a "public policy project" to replace Indian Act

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.

First Nations artists invited to submit their art work for annual native art contest

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.