Archive - May 28, 2014

National Indspire project supports bursaries and scholarships for indigenous post-secondary students

From CBC.ca

$20M aboriginal education campaign launched in Calgary

National project supports bursaries and scholarships for indigenous post-secondary students

May 27, 2014

Jenelle Manitowabi, Lac Seul First Nation band member, sets her sights on playing goalie in NHL

From CBC.ca

First Nations teen goalie sets her sights on Stanley Cup

Jenelle Manitowabi, 13-year-old Habs fan whose role model is Carey Price, intends to play in NHL

By Jenelle Manitowabi, Posted: May 27, 2014

Government continues to blackmail First Nations refusing equitable funding until they get their reforms

From CBC.ca

First Nations education bill should be withdrawn immediately, chiefs demand

First Nations leaders opt to discuss education before deciding how to choose new leader

The Canadian Press Posted: May 27, 2014 10:27 AM ET Last Updated: May 27, 2014 10:30 PM ET

New AFN education resolution created to direct the development of First Nation Control of Education

COO Press Release

AFN CHIEFS IN ASSEMBLY SUPPORT CHIEFS OF ONTARIO ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION RESOLUTION

Ottawa, ON (May 27, 2014) - The Assembly of First Nations Chiefs-in-Assembly voted in favour of an alternative education resolution put forward by Chiefs from Ontario and a statement by the Quebec Chiefs this afternoon at the Special Chiefs Assembly in Ottawa.