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CHIEFS OF ONTARIO press release

Treaties must be the foundation in effort to renew the First Nations-Crown relationship

TORONTO, Jan. 25, 2012 /CNW/ - Yesterday, in Ottawa, a selection of First Nations leaders from across Canada met with Prime Minister Harper and members of his cabinet to discuss the state of the First Nations-Crown relationship and to consider options for improving the economic and social conditions of First Nations. 

Mishkeegogamang Ladies Bromball Tournament

Pickle Lake Arena

February 10-12, 2012.

Entry Fee $1000.00

1st Place $4000.00

2nd Place $2000.00

3rd Place $1000.00

4th Place $500.00

(based on 8 teams)

Guaranteed 5 games

Cat Lake First Nation press release

CAT LAKE FIRST NATION DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY DUE TO PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE

January 23, 2012

Cat Lake, ON ‐ Chief Matthew Keewaykapow, of Cat Lake First Nation, Ontario has declared a State of Emergency to federal and provincial officials due to the widespread use of prescription drugs in the community. Band officials and health staff estimate an approximate prescription drug abuse rate of seventy percent (70%) of their youth and adult membership on‐reserve.

From the Prime Minister's Web Site

from First Perspectives

Live Streaming of Historic First Nations Gathering

January 23 2012

Media coverage of the historic Crown - First Nations Gathering in Ottawa includes live online streaming, as well as special TV coverage from specialty channel operator APTN.

From the Toronto Star

From http://bit.ly/z7NLLZ 

from CBC.ca

Fort Severn Cree gathered to celebrate the opening of its new NAPS police detachment on January 12.

Press release