Archive - Mar 22, 2011

First Nations continuing to struggle with inadequate funding for education, health, governance

AFN press release

Federal Budget Does Not Deliver for First Nations: National Chief Continues Call for Stable and Sustainable Approach

OTTAWA, March 22 /CNW/ - Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo responded to the 2011 federal budget today, insisting that a new funding approach is needed to better ensure equitable opportunity, stability and safety for First Nation citizens and communities.

Attention Grade 7 and 8 Teachers: Registration Now Open for the Upcoming Science Program

The Ned Supplementary Courses Program provides free online supplementary courses to students in First Nation elementary schools. Registration is now open for the upcoming Science course, which is scheduled to begin on April 1, 2011.

Nishnawbe Aski Nation Education Partnerships Program Conference in Thunder Bay

Nishnawbe Aski Nation

Education Partnerships Program Conference

Prince Arthur Hotel - Thunder Bay, ON
April 11, 12 & 13, 2011

Highlights:

 Current education partnerships in other provinces
 Creating successful partnerships
 Nature & scope of partnership agreements