Archive - Jun 2013
June 23rd
Influencing government's message requires a new approach as federal "communication" staff grows
June 24, 2013 - 4:31am | by brianbeatonInformation services staff has grown 15% under Harper - Feds now employ nearly 4,000 communications staff
The Canadian Press Posted: Jun 23, 2013
"The increases in (information services) are in keeping with the size of the workforce as a whole," says Matthew Conway, spokesperson for Treasury Board President Tony Clement.
Federal government cutting programs and services is affecting everyone
June 23, 2013 - 6:12pm | by brianbeatonGovernment cuts: Soon, all Canadians will know how it feels to be an Indian
RICHARD WAGAMESE - Jun. 10 2013
(Linda M. McRae)
June 22nd
Aboriginal Communities On the Cusp of Unprecedented Economic Growth
June 22, 2013 - 6:00am | by brianbeatonAboriginal Communities On the Cusp of Unprecedented Economic Growth: BMO Panel
Aboriginal population projected to grow at double the pace of non-Aboriginals between now and 2031 - Western provinces will lead the pack in hiring Aboriginal Peoples - Transformational shift in Aboriginal funding, leading to successful local businesses and improved infrastructure - Education, training and building relationships are key to meeting future Canadian labour needs
Wawatay presented with The Innovation Award for new project to train First Nation journalists
June 22, 2013 - 5:51am | by brianbeatonNorthern journalism training project heading to communities
June 22, 2013 - Shawn Bell
A partnership between Wawatay and Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) on a project training journalists in communities across northern Ontario kicked off last week.
Half of all First Nations children in Canada are living in poverty - 3 times higher than others
June 22, 2013 - 5:43am | by brianbeatonHalf of First Nation youth live in poverty
Bryan Myers - June 21, 2013
Prosperity or Poverty, a study published on Wednesday, says that roughly half of all First Nations children in Canada are living in poverty, which is three-times higher than the poverty rate for the rest of the population.
The problem of poverty is at its worst in Saskatchewan and Manitoba where the rate exceeds 55 per cent.
June 21st
Sovereignty Summer being mobilized by First Nation groups to start on National Aboriginal Day
June 21, 2013 - 1:58pm | by brianbeatonNational chief Shawn Atleo joins activists in call to action
GLORIA GALLOWAY - OTTAWA - Jun. 21 2013
Shawn Atleo calls the aboriginal child poverty rate 'shocking.' (Dave Chan)
Happy Aboriginal Day - as AANDC minister chastises First Nation leader for being ungrateful
June 21, 2013 - 9:28am | by AnonymousAFN Press Release
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Celebrates Action by First Nations for Positive Change, Encourages all Canadians to Learn More and Support Efforts
OTTAWA, June 21, 2013 /CNW/ - This National Aboriginal Day, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo draws attention to the contributions and accomplishments of First Nations driving change and encourages governments and all Canadians to support these efforts in the spirit of renewed relationships and reconciliation.
June 20th
First Nation owned and managed telecom infrastructure developments presented to CRTC hearings
June 20, 2013 - 9:19am | by brianbeatonPLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO LISTEN TO THE FOLLOWING CBC RADIO INTERVIEW ABOUT THE FIRST MILE WORK BEING DONE ACROSS THE NORTH!!
http://firstmile.ca/zfiles/crtc_hearings_cbc_interview_20june2013.mp3
June 19th
Federal government being blasted for colonial actions destroying democracy and the land
June 19, 2013 - 8:32am | by brianbeatonDavid Suzuki blasts PM Harper over erosion in "democratic principles"
By Andy Radia - Mon, 17 Jun, 2013
Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug hosting 43 visitors open to learning about First Nations
June 19, 2013 - 8:23am | by brianbeatonNon-Aboriginal Canadians get set to experience KI
Lenny Carpenter - Tuesday June 18, 2013
The group heading to KI gathered at the Thunder Bay airport on June 17.
Forty-three average Canadians began making their way to Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (KI) on June 17 to experience life on the remote fly-in community for a week.