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Natives bore brunt of job losses in Canada, Statscan study shows

Experts blame lower education rates and lack of social support in cities for aboriginals’ drop in employment rates.

First national TRC event an opportunity for all Anglicans

May 11, 2010

"Opportunity is at our doorstep," said the Rev. Canon Murray Still, speaking on the phone from Winnipeg, where he has been juggling emails, phone calls and meetings in preparation for the first public Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) event, set for June 16 to 19 at the Forks, Winnipeg.

From GlobalTV

Inside the Ring of Fire

Monday, May 10, 2010 - Show Transcript - April 11

GUESTS –

Hon Michael Gravelle, Minister of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry
Chief Eli Moonias, Marten Falls First Nation
Chief Cornelius Wabasse, Webequie First Nation
Frank Smeenk, KWG Resources
Don Hoy, Freewest Resources
Caroline Schultz, Ontario Nature

Press release  

Treaty 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

Call 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.

NAN 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.

NAN 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.

Press 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.