Archive - 2011
June 6th
Federal government budget forces First Nations to wait for adequate funding for change
June 6, 2011 - 8:52pm | by brianbeatonAFN Press Release
AFN National Chief Responds to Federal Budget - Continues Call for Stable and Sustainable Approach to Supporting First Nations
OTTAWA, June 6, 2011 /CNW/ - Following today's federal Budget announcement, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo continued his call for an equitable, stable and sustainable funding approach to support and improve the quality of life for First Nations in Canada.
Federal government's throne speech delivers some cautious hope for First Nations
June 6, 2011 - 11:30am | by brianbeatonClick here for a PDF copy of the Throne Speech
Conservatives want to ‘renew and deepen’ relationship with ‘Aboriginal peoples’
APTN National News - June 3, 2011
June 3rd
Keewaytinook Okimakanak advertising Finance Manager Job Opportunity
June 3, 2011 - 3:25pm | by AnonymousNorthern Chiefs Tribal Council)
FINANCE MANAGER
Description
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Finance Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and supervising the operation of the finance department. The Finance Manager implements the financial policies and procedures of Keewaytinook Okimakanak.
Roles and Responsibilities including, but not limited to;
June 1st
AFN declares June 2011 Month of First Nation "Advocacy, Awareness and Action"
June 1, 2011 - 9:05am | by brianbeatonAFN Press Release
AFN National Chief Declares June 2011 Month of First Nation "Advocacy, Awareness and Action"
OTTAWA, June 1, 2011 /CNW/ - Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today launched an initiative to make June 2011 a month of "First Nation Advocacy, Awareness and Action".
UN World Intellectual Property Organization challenged by Indigenous Traditional Knowledge
June 1, 2011 - 6:29am | by brianbeatonFrom Indigenous Peoples' Center for Documentation, Research and Information
The indigenous delegates who participated to the UN World Intellectual Property Organization’s Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore which met from 9 to13 May 2011 in Geneva, have presented a joint statement, which is reproduced here below.
May 30th
Tooth decay in First Nation babies is preventable with proper care and education
May 30, 2011 - 1:08pm | by brianbeatonFirst Nations using social media to bridge distances and form 'communities in motion'
May 30, 2011 - 12:58pm | by brianbeatonFrom the Tyee.ca
'Number One Tool' for First Nations? Facebook
How Aboriginals are using social media to bridge distances and form 'communities in motion'.
TRC commissioner shares his story to knowing the history for understanding First Nations
May 30, 2011 - 11:01am | by brianbeatonMay 29th
Doctors recognizing the value of treating and supporting young people where they live
May 29, 2011 - 9:58pm | by brianbeatonFrom CBC.ca
Telepsychiatry: Getting help to kids where they live
Canada's Auditor General recognizes First Nation conditions and issues being ignored
May 29, 2011 - 9:54pm | by brianbeatonAG calls on gov't to address First Nations issues
May. 29 2011
Outgoing Auditor General Sheila Fraser says it is "incumbent" upon her office to speak out about dismal conditions on First Nations reserves, which, despite billions of dollars in federal funding, still suffer crushing social and economic hardships.