Archive - May 22, 2012
Food security in remote First Nations recognized as a national issue by UN Right to Food Rapporteur
May 22, 2012 - 6:11am | by brianbeatonAFN Press Release
Assembly of First Nations Welcomes UN Recommendations on the Right to Food, Access and Food Security for First Nations
OTTAWA, May 16, 2012 /CNW/ - Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today expressed gratitude to Dr. Olivier De Schutter, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food, for engaging with First Nations leaders and communities in gathering information regarding food security particularly in northern communities.
Equitable services for First Nation children court ruling being appealed by Canada
May 22, 2012 - 5:57am | by brianbeatonAFN Press Release
First Nations Continue to advocate for fair and equitable services for Children, Oppose Canada's appeal on Human Rights Complaint
OTTAWA, May 18, 2012 /CNW/ - The Child and Family Caring Society of Canada (CFCSC), together with the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), Chiefs of Ontario and Amnesty International today expressed concern following the Government of Canada's application for appeal in a human rights case that could mean fair and equitable treatment of First Nations children.
Five First Nation schools in Ontario providing laptops for students with OLPC Canada
May 22, 2012 - 5:51am | by brianbeatonOne Laptop Per Child (OPLPC) Canada
Youth empowerment through learning centered technology.
The five First Nations in Ontario participating in this project include:
Appropriate teacher training critical to addressing the needs of First Nation students
May 22, 2012 - 5:24am | by brianbeatonTeachers failing aboriginal students, Lakehead prof says - Head of Aboriginal education department says teachers need better training
Jody Porter - May 15, 2012
Teachers need to change if aboriginal students are going to succeed in school, according to John Hodson, chair of Lakehead University's aboriginal education department.
First Nation leaders electing National, Regional and Grand Chief at assemblies this summer
May 22, 2012 - 5:18am | by brianbeatonThis summer promises to be a busy one for the Chiefs of the First Nations across the region, the province and the country. Elections for the leadership positions at the Assembly of First Nations, the Chiefs of Ontario and Nishnawbe Aski Nation will be taking place at the following assemblies.
All Ontario Chiefs Conference
June 26, 2012 to June 28, 2012
Sheraton Toronto Airport
801 Dixon Road
Toronto, ON