From Lawyers Weekly 

Why privatization of reserve lands risks aboriginal ruin 

By John Rowinski - September 24 2010 issue

The federal government is exploring a voluntary regime of private ownership of reserve lands in Canada. This is an idea that is premature and short-sighted.

AFN press release

AFN Launches National Week of Action on Education with First Nations Advocacy Day on Parliament Hill

OTTAWA, Sept. 21 /CNW/ - Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation Chief Gilbert W. Whiteduck and national AFN youth representative Kluane Adamek announced a week of nation-wide advocacy efforts in support of action on First Nations education during a press conference on Parliament Hill today. 

World leaders agree: The future will be Built on Broadband

As high-speed networks transform our world,
ITU Secretary-General Hamadoun Touré calls for a ‘broadband boom’
and urges all governments to move broadband to the top of their agendas

National Week of Action on Education in Ottawa - First Nations are rallying for better education

The Sioux Lookout Anti-Racism Committee (SLARC) is a non-profit organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors dedicated to positive community relationships based on inclusiveness and respect for diversity.

The Menoyawin Health Centre Board of Directors and management team

is inviting people to the grand opening of the new health care faciity.

The event is scheduled for October 15 at 10 am with an opening ceremony, tours and refreshments.

There is a RSVP confirming attendence to

Rita Demetzer at 807-737-5105 or rdemetzer@slmhc.on.ca

Are you a recent graduate from college or university and under 30?

Send us an application!

Lands and Resources Worker

The intern will coordinate online Lands and Resources workshops and complete reports for the project. Maintain training website and support video conferencing gatherings. Assist with community visits, interviews and surveys. Draft and submit proposals. This is a training and work experience program funded in part by NOHFC.

NAN Press Release

NAN Grand Chief Denounces Province's Positive Spin on Bill 191

Thunder Bay, ON, Sept. 14 - Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Stan Beardy has officially called foul on the province of Ontario. In recent weeks, leading up to this Thursday's third reading of Bill 191 - The Far North Act in the Provincial Legislature, Ontario has repeatedly attempted to put a positive spin on the Bill attempting to misguide general public understanding of the First Nation perspective on the proposed legislation.

From StraightGoods.ca

Learning Ojibway

At age 20, I said my first Ojibway word and felt like I'd truly spoken for the first time.

September 13, 2010

by Richard Wagamese