Archive - Jul 2013

July 16th

AFN National Chief calls on unity to drive Action for Change First Nation agenda

AFN Press Release

AFN National Chief Atleo Calls on Unity to Drive Action for Change at Opening Day of Annual General Assembly

WHITEHORSE, July 16, 2013 /CNW/ - Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today addressed the AFN 34th Annual General Assembly in Whitehorse, Yukon by delivering a strong message of unity to all First Nations to support and respect one another as First Nations drive change and take action on their rights.

July 10th

KO Job Opportunities

KOSSS Student Support Worker and the Wholistic Wellness Student Support Worker

KEEWAYTINOOK  OKIMAKANAK SECONDARY
STUDENT SERVICES (KOSSS)
Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 3C2
Phone: (807) 346-4204 Ext. 1709
Fax: (807) 346-4330
Toll Free: 1-888-893-4111

 

Alderville First Nation constructing, owning and managing a 5 megawatt solar farm for ec dev

From GlobalNews.com

First Nation owned solar farm built northeast of Toronto

carey-marsden By  Reporter

July 9th

Matawa First Nations establishing Remote Training Centres for employment and training services

Press release

Aecon announces strategic partnership with Matawa First Nations

TORONTO, July 8, 2013 /CNW/ - Aecon Group Inc. (TSX:ARE) announced today it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment & Training Services (KKETS), A Division of Matawa First Nations.

The Paul R. Trivett Bursary Program

Chief Paul Trivett joined the Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service in 2005 as the Deputy Chief of Police and later became the Chief for the organization.

He served as a constable with Georgina Island Police from 1981 to 1986. He joined the OPP in 1986 to 2005 working in various capacities and locations.

July 8th

New National Treaty Alliance proposing to force governments to respect First Nation treaties

From MontrealGazette.com

Aboriginal leaders plan alternative to AFN for dealing with federal government

 BY MICHAEL WOODS, POSTMEDIA NEWS JULY 4, 2013 

July 7th

James Bay First Nation residential school survivors still waiting for federal documents about abuse

From CBC.ca

Feds withholding evidence of abuse in residential schools, lawyer says.

Jul 5, 2013 

VIDEO: Residential school students lawyer says gov't withholding documents5:13

July 6th

Treaty 3 Police Services staff told the Chiefs are shutting down another First Nation essential service

From KenoraOnline.com

Treaty 3 police officers given notice

Written by Mike Aiken on Friday, 05 July 2013