Archive - 2014
June 17th
First Nations reject government's hand over of responsibilities for pipeline to corporate interests
June 17, 2014 - 8:44pm | by brianbeatonAFN press release
Assembly of First Nations Responds to Federal Government's Approval of Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline Project
OTTAWA, June 17, 2014 /CNW/ - The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Executive Committee responded to the decision today by the federal government to approve the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline project subject to the conditions set out in the December 2013 federal Joint Review Panel report.
June 16th
Government cutting funding for First Nations children to pay for other promised programs
June 16, 2014 - 9:04pm | by brianbeatonChief, Whitefish River First Nation - CHIEF SHINING TURTLE
Don't Cut Funding For First Nations Children
Posted: 05/22/2014
The federal government's department of Aboriginal Affairs (AANDC) has informed 133 Ontario First Nations that it is cutting the National Child Benefit Reinvestment fund by over 50 per cent. The cut is scheduled to take effect in the current proposal cycle, 2014-15.
June 15th
KI First Nation youth offering one-of-a-kind vacation for Canadians again this year
June 15, 2014 - 3:05pm | by brianbeatonRemote First Nation offers one-of-a-kind 'vacation' for Canadians
Aboriginal youth invite Canadians to experience life in a remote northern First Nation
By Lenny Carpenter Posted: Jun 14, 2014
June 13th
Supreme Court rules police require a warrant to access customer information from internet providers
June 13, 2014 - 12:40pm | by brianbeatonInternet users' privacy upheld by Canada's top court
Internet providers can't provide customer names and addresses to police without a warrant
Posted: Jun 13, 2014
The Supreme Court says it's reasonable for internet users to expect their online activities to be anonymous and for their subscriber information to be private.
Melinda Henderson's family in North Spirit Lake First Nation proud of Miss Universe Canada finalist
June 13, 2014 - 12:31pm | by brianbeatonAboriginal youth Miss Universe Canada finalist
June 12, 2014 - Stephanie Wesley/Wawatay News
Melinda Henderson and her Miss Universe Canada finalist medal. Henderson hopes to show Canada what she is made of in Toronto at Miss Universe Canada 2015.
June 12th
Dr. Rob McMahon receives SFU Dean's Convocation Medal for thesis on First Nation connectivity
June 12, 2014 - 11:29am | by brianbeatonFrom SFU.ca
ACHIEVEMENTS
Dr. Rob McMahon receives Dean's Convocation Medal
June 09, 2014
Dr. Rob McMahon's groundbreaking doctoral research into the appropriation of broadband and internet technologies by First Nations and Inuit communities in Canada is a perfect example of how SFU's graduate students engage the world.
Grand Chief Stan Louttit of Mushkegowuk Council passes away
June 12, 2014 - 11:12am | by brianbeatonAFN Press Release
June 10, 2014
Assembly of First Nations Offers Condolences to Family of Grand Chief Dr. Stan Louttit
(Ottawa, ON) - The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Executive Committee offers condolences to the family, friends and all those touched by the life and work of Grand Chief Dr. Stan Louttit who passed away today at his home in Moose Factory, Ontario.
June 11th
Canada's Apology on Residential Schools Rings Hollow - Assembly of First Nations document in video
June 11, 2014 - 8:33pm | by brianbeatonJune 3rd
Celebrating First Nation peoples, cultures and languages in recognition of National Aboriginal Awareness Month
June 3, 2014 - 8:25am | by brianbeatonAFN Press Release
Assembly of First Nations Celebrates First Nation Peoples, Cultures and Languages in Recognition of National Aboriginal Awareness Month
OTTAWA, June 2, 2014 /CNW/ - The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Executive Committee encourages First Nations and all Canadians to take part in cultural events and other celebrations in honour of National Aboriginal Awareness Month held every June and National Aboriginal Day on June 21.