UNESCO is hosting the following panel @ WSIS Forum 2011, we invite you to attend in person or virtually.

Theme: Indigenous education and ICTs
Tuesday 17 May: 14.45–16.15, Room II
Conference centre of the ILO Genève – Switzerland

Registration: http://groups.itu.int/wsis-forum2011/Register.aspx

Remote Participation: http://groups.itu.int/wsis-forum2011/About/RemoteParticipation.aspx

International Indigenous Summit on Energy & Mining
27th to 29th June 2011
Niagara Falls, ON 

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The following two articles highlight how decision-makers in the United States are recognizing and confronting the realities and challenges involved in serving remote and rural First Nations. It would be nice if Canada could demonstrate the same type of leadership and vision instead of tying First Nations to 200 year old legacy Indian Act legislation (making Section 28-2 resolutions a requirement) as First Nation leaders attempt to work to construct the infrastructure and create digital opportunities in their communities.

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MNDMF press release

New Road And Cell Infrastructure Brings North Together -McGuinty Government Creating Jobs And Access To Goods During Winter Months

CONTEST!!

ICT BEST PRACTICES IN REMOTE ABORIGINAL COMMUNITIES

N-CAP is proud to announce our Office of Learning and Essential Skills (“OLES”) project entitled “ICT Best Practices in Remote Aboriginal Communities”. As per the attached backgrounder, this project will be rolled out in two stages – the first will be pan-territorial the second will be nation-wide.

AFN press release

AFN National Chief Honours Strength of Wabasse Family and Community, Calls for Improved Support for First Nation Youth

OTTAWA, May 12 /CNW/ - Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today offered heartfelt condolences to the family of Jordan Wabasse and the community of Webequie First Nation, and called for better supports for all First Nation youth actively pursuing education and opportunities outside their home communities.

From Toronto Star

Interested in obtaining a University degree?  Lakehead University's Native Access Program may be for you.

Click here to download the LU NAP brochure

Construction of the first phase of the Bell Aliant fibre network north of Ignace is now happening on the stretch north of Ignace to Pickle Lake and on to the Musselwhite Mine site. Other portions of this first phase including the Red Lake to Pikangikum, KI to Wapekeka and Pickle Lake to Cat Lake and Slate Falls will also be starting in the very near future.

Click for a copy of the Industry Canada letter dated April 21, announcing this construction project

From http://netnewsledger.com/?p=7260

AFN Demonstrates New Ways of Communication