Archive - May 1, 2014
First Nations to be members of Ontario development corporation planning Ring of Fire transportation
May 1, 2014 - 5:31am | by brianbeatonOntario press release
Ontario Investing in the Ring of Fire
Province Moving Forward with Support for Strategic Infrastructure
April 28, 2014
The Ontario government is prepared to commit up to $1 billion to develop strategic all-season industrial and community transportation infrastructure in the Ring of Fire.
Ontario needs a partner and is calling on the Federal government to equally match this funding to build the infrastructure required for this important project in the north that will create jobs and boost the northern economy.
Federal Court ruling could open door to equal funding for First Nations children
May 1, 2014 - 4:55am | by brianbeatonFirst Nations child advocate wins 1st battle with Ottawa on services
Cindy Blackstock filed human rights complaint over funding of child services on reserves
By Jennifer Clibbon, CBC News
First Nations teen inspires youth at Winnipeg TEDx event speaking about the water
May 1, 2014 - 4:48am | by brianbeatonFirst Nations teen inspires youth at Winnipeg TEDx event
Alex Knott overcomes stuttering, shyness to speak out about First Nations water issues
Posted: Apr 30, 2014
Neskantaga First Nation chief leading move for improved living conditions and addressing suicide crisis
May 1, 2014 - 4:38am | by brianbeatonIrwin Elman wants Ontario to help Neskantaga First Nation
Improved living conditions needed for community struggling with high suicide rates, youth advocate says
Posted: Apr 30, 2014
First Nations Education Act and AFN getting a lot of opposition from leaders across Canada
May 1, 2014 - 4:22am | by brianbeaton#IMPEACH ATLEO - Response to AFN's "Analysis" Of Its Own Education Deal With Harper
Posted by Pam Palmater - April 28, 2014