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August 11, 2011

To:    Whom it may concern

Re:    Deer Lake Election Results

Deer Lake First Nation held its General Election, August 9, 2011 for the position of one (1) Chief, one (1) Deputy Chief and six (6) Councillors.

Final results and now hold Band Council status for the two year duration are:

Chief:                Roy Dale Meekis

Deputy Chief:    Randy Meekis

Councillors:

Albert Mamakeesic        
Cory J. Meekis

NAN press release

AFN press release

AFN National Chief Statement on International day of the World's Indigenous Peoples: UNDRIP Sets Way Forward in Respecting Indigenous Human Rights

OTTAWA, Aug. 9, 2011 /CNW/ - Today, on International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo commented on the importance of honouring and advancing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) in Canada and around the world.

Ontario Press Release 

Kenora-Rainy River Region Creating New Opportunities

August 5, 2011

McGuinty Government Boosts Local Economy, Creates Jobs

Several communities in Northwestern Ontario are strengthening their economies through infrastructure improvements, the use of clean energy and modern technology while creating 45 new jobs.

With support from the Province:

Press release

Trust Fund on Indigenous Issues relating to the Second International Decade of the World's Indigenous People

Overview

The Trust Fund for the Second Decade was established to promote, support and implement the objectives of the Decade. The Fund will give priority to projects concerning the main areas of the Second Decade: culture, education, health, human Rights, the environment and social and economic development. The Advisory Group for the Trust Fund for the Second Decade consists of members of the Permanent Forum’s Bureau.

Training Program

Computer Skills/ Life Skills/ Employment Skills

Are you interested in attending our fall Job Readiness Skills Training Program?

Applications are now being accepted

PROMOTING LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR ABORIGINAL YOUTH

McGuinty Government and Right To Play Expand Life-Skills Program with $1,000,000 Investment

NAN Press Release

NAN Calls for Financial Support for Families of Evacuated First Nations as They Return Home

8/3/2011

Thunder Bay, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Stan Beardy says immediate financial support is required for those NAN First Nations returning home following their evacuation due to forest fires burning across Northwestern Ontario. The call for support comes after a Sandy Lake First Nation family, who was forced to evacuate, returned home this past weekend to find their house completely destroyed by fire.

Media Announcement 

$1.82 MILLION FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FIRST NATION BUSINESSES BY MINISTER OF FEDNOR HONOURABLE TONY CLEMENT

Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund is pleased to announce that FedNor has provided $1.82 million to strengthen First Nation small business and economic development in northwestern Ontario. A press conference to announce this funding arrangement will be held at Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund’s office in Thunder Bay on Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 11:00am ET.

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