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November 9th, 2011

Respect for First Nations Rights required as mining developments are moved forward

AFN Press Release

National Chief Calls for Respect for First Nations Rights as Key to Economic Progress

OTTAWA, Nov. 8, 2011 /CNW/ - Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today expressed concern about plans to move forward on projects in British Columbia and Northern Ontario without respecting the rights and interests of First Nations.

PARO Women Leaders Webstream Nov 8

Awards Gala, Tradeshow & AGM 2011

November 2nd

KO-KNET survey opens with over 140 KNET.ca users completing the survey on the first day

November 1 was the first day for KNET.CA email users to complete the online survey and get their names entered into the draw for cash prizes and the grand prize of a laptop.

Over 140 KNET.CA email users responded on the first day by completing the survey!!

The survey questions provide KNET.CA email account users to provide the team at Keewaytinook Okimakanak and KNET with information about how they are using the services being provided and how the KO-KNET team might improve these services for the people in the north.

November 1st

October 31st

Residential School survivors told - "It is important that your children know how you survived"

From the Anglican Journal

Tell your children how you survived: Justice Murray Sinclair

By: Marites N. Sison - staff writer

October 26th

KO-KNET Conducts Major Survey of First Nation Connectivity with Research Partners

Press Release - October 21, 2011

KO-KNET Conducts Major Survey of Community Connectivity with Research Partners

During the month of November, KO/K-Net and the University of New Brunswick will conduct a survey of community connectivity in Northwestern Ontario. The information gathered will help identify the broadband and connectivity needs of community residents. First Nation communities and K-Net will be able to use this information to target improvements and future developments.

October 24th

"Honouring the Children" report shows how Canada is failing First Nation children

Click here for a PDF copy of the report -
"Honouring the Children"

Press Release

Canada Fails Indigenous Children Says Joint Report to United Nations Committee
 
by Caring Society and KAIROS - Oct. 24, 2011

Indigenous children face neglect, abuse and sometimes death as a result of Canada's failure to live up to its obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Canada continues to underfund education, health and other basic services in First Nations

From Postmedia News

Former PM calls education 'absolute key' to improving aboriginal life

By Betty Ann Adam - October 22, 2011

October 17th

National Centre for First Nations Governance offering online training workshops for boards

FROM the National Centre for First Nations Governance (NCFNG) http://fngovernance.org
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Online Training: Learn without Leaving your Desk

GOVERNANCE ESSENTIALS FOR FIRST NATIONS BOARDS

http://fngovernance.org/workshops/workshop/governance_essentials_for_first_nation_boards_online