Keewaytinook Okimakanak Employment Opportunity

Health Secretary

COO Press Release

First Nations in Ontario to be impacted by social assistance cuts

TORONTO, June 4, 2012 /CNW/ - Proposed changes to social assistance funding in the 2012 Ontario budget will cause First Nation communities to slide further into cycles of poverty and dependency, and First Nation Leadership in Ontario are demanding action before it's too late.

From Kenora Daily Miner and News  

River Run flows to Toronto: Impacts of mercury poison at Grassy Narrows First Nation not recognized by government

By Jon Thompson - June 4, 2012

Press Release

Community Resilience is a Security Priority for Northern Canadians

Iqaluit, May 28, 2012-Northern Canadians generally view their community as the focal point of security. The main objective is to meet basic community needs at the local level. A Conference Board of Canada report published by the Centre for the North outlines the concept of community resilience - which Northerners deem as essential for their communities to thrive. 

From THE CALGARY HERALD 

From the National Post 

Workfare for reserves: Tory plan ties benefits for aboriginals to job training

John Ivison - Jun. 1, 2012

The Harper government is planning a workfare program that would oblige young aboriginals on reserves to undertake job training in return for a welfare cheque.

From CBC.ca

NAN Press Release

NISHNAWBE ASKI NATION OFFER CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF ELDER JOSIAS FIDDLER

THUNDER BAY, ON - May 30, 2012: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Stan Beardy offered his condolences today on behalf of NAN Executive Council to the community and family of Elder Josias Fiddler, a tireless community activist and active member of the NAN Elders Council.

From OttawaCitizen.com 

New report calls for school access to psychologists, more funding for First Nations schools

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