Archive - May 17, 2011
Mishkeegogamang First Nation now in court against Canada and Ontario over land claims
May 17, 2011 - 9:52am | by brianbeatonJames Bay native band alleges century of neglect in massive, multi-million lawsuit
Peter Edwards - May 16 2011
More than a century ago, a blind Ojibway Chief from northwestern Ontario named Missabay marked an “X” on a treaty written in English, a language he did not speak.
Health Toolkits for families and youth available online from First Nations Centre
May 17, 2011 - 7:08am | by brianbeatonPress release
First Nations Centre Launches Special Health Toolkits
Ottawa, ON (May 16, 2011) – The First Nations Centre (FNC) of the National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) has launched four toolkits of information relating to specific health issues. The four toolkits are: Making Your Home Safe for Your Baby; Understanding Immunization; Cancer Awareness; and Sexual Health. These toolkits are dedicated to increasing awareness about these issues and improving the physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual health of First Nations.