Archive - 2011

June 10th

Keewaytinook Internet High School celebrates 2011 graduating class with First Nations

Keewaytinook Internet High School
Graduation and Awards Ceremony
Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at 1:30 CST

Four grade 12 graduates from Saugeen Nation

Click here to Watch the entire event

Auditor General documents detoriating living conditions on First Nations across Canada

From the Toronto Star

Living conditions on First Nations reserves getting worse: AG

Jun 9 2011

OTTAWA—The federal government has not come through on its commitments to improve living conditions aboriginal reserves, where things have gotten worse over the past decade, says a report from the auditor general.

Apology for Indian Residential Schools requires action on First Nation education

AFN press release

AFN National Chief Honours Third Anniversary of Apology for Residential Schools: Says Education is the Way Forward

OTTAWA, June 10, 2011 /CNW/ - Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today honoured the three-year anniversary of the Government of Canada's apology for the Indian residential school system, stating that First Nation education is a cornerstone of reconciliation between First Nations and all Canadians.

Account Clerk Job Opportunity with Keewaytinook Okimakanak

Keewaytinook Okimakanak

Accounting Clerk

June 9th

June 7th

KOSSS Office Support Worker for position supporting First Nation students in Thunder Bay

KOSSS Office Support Worker

KOSSS On Call Workers required for supporting First Nation students in Thunder Bay

KOSSS On-Call workers

Requirements

KOSS Student Counsellor position supporting First Nation students in Sioux Lookout

Keewaytinook Okimakanak
Secondary Student Services (KOSSS)

June 6th

Fort Severn, Mishkeegogamang, North Spirit Lake First Nation ICT stories at conferences

From http://videocom.knet.ca  

VideoCom researchers and co-authors participated in the panel on ICT in First Nations at the annual Canadian Communication Association (CCA) conference in Fredericton in June. 

Kerri Gibson, Jason Woodman Simmonds and Susan O'Donnell made presentations based on their VideoCom research, and Rob McMahon presented from the First Mile research.

Growth Plan for Northern Ontario, 2011 inviting northern reps to ThinkNorth II

A progress update on the Growth Plan for Northern Ontario, 2011 sent on behalf of Cal McDonald, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry and Victor Severino, A/Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Infrastructure.