Archive - Apr 2014

Date

April 4th

Keewaytinook Okimakanak First Nations online survey prize draw winners announced

The KO Online Survey ended on Monday, March 31, 2014

Thank you to everyone who completed the KO First Nation online survey. Over 250 people provided the KO research team with information that will be used in the coming months to produce reports, publications, and further research and development. 

190 people submitted their names for the draws for different prizes for those people completing the draw.

Prizes Draw Winners 

Industry Canada announces their Digital Canada 150 plan - 5 megabits per second per household maybe

From OpenMedia.ca

Top 5 things you need to know about the government's long-awaited digital economy strategy

Posted by Josh Tabish on Friday, April 4, 2014

April 3rd

Government posting internal First Nation spending practices online claiming misuse of their funds

From TheGlobeandMail.com

Ottawa probes reserve money management practices

BILL CURRY - April 3, 2014

OTTAWA - The Globe and Mail

April 2nd

OKTLaw documents government cuts to First Nation organizations reducing services and support

From OKTLaw.com

Massive Cuts to Aboriginal Organizations Means Loss of Successful Programs and Services

Stephanie Kearns - April 1, 2014

April 1st

Final Truth and Reconciliation Commission gathering in Edmonton leaves lots of questions and gaps

From Aljazeera.com

GENERATIONS OF ABUSE AGAINST ABORIGINAL CHILDREN RECOUNTED IN CANADA

Truth and Reconciliation Commission heard final testimony Sunday, but some question whether real healing will happen

March 31, 2014 by Benjamin Shingler