Archive - 2014
May 6th
Assembly of First Nations to be run by executive committee until new leader elected
May 6, 2014 - 9:59pm | by brianbeatonAssembly of First Nations to be run by executive until new leader elected
AFN will hold a special chiefs assembly to discuss the First Nation education bill later this month
Posted: May 06, 2014
First Nations Education Act on hold after resignation of AFN National Chief
May 6, 2014 - 7:37am | by brianbeatonShawn Atleo Resignation: Regional Chiefs Mull Next Steps
By Steve Rennie, The Canadian Press Posted: 05/05/2014
May 5th
First Nations control of education taking a front stage in debate about what is best for students
May 5, 2014 - 9:52am | by brianbeatonNOTE: A settler perspective highlights the challenges First Nation leaders face in changing the public understanding about the realities of providing a full education program in First Nations.
May 3rd
Shibogama and Windigo First Nations developing energy plans with funding from Ontario Power Authority
May 3, 2014 - 8:43pm | by brianbeatonPress release
The OPA and Aboriginal Communities Work Together To Deliver Community Energy Planning
29 Aboriginal communities to develop energy plans
TORONTO, May 2, 2014 /CNW/ - The Ontario Power Authority (OPA) is supporting 29 Aboriginal communities in developing their community energy plans through the Aboriginal Community Energy Plan (ACEP) program.
May 2nd
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo resigns over First Nations Education Act
May 2, 2014 - 5:32pm | by brianbeatonAFN Press Release
Statement from Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo
OTTAWA, May 2, 2014 /CNW/ - Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo made the below statement in Ottawa, ON today.
"I have stated clear priority on the recognition of Treaty, of Indigenous rights and title, on the safety and security of our most vulnerable, and I have also made my priority on education for our kids plainly clear.
May 1st
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.
April 30th
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