NAN press release
THUNDER BAY, ON, Aug. 11, 2011 /CNW/ - Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Terry Waboose responded to the appointment of former Supreme Court Justice, the Honourable Frank Iacobucci, to inquire into and report on First Nation representation on Ontario jury rolls announced today by the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General.
Albert Mamakeesic
Cory J. Meekis
NAN press release
AFN press release
OTTAWA, Aug. 9, 2011 /CNW/ - Today, on International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo commented on the importance of honouring and advancing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) in Canada and around the world.
Ontario Press Release
August 5, 2011
McGuinty Government Boosts Local Economy, Creates Jobs
Several communities in Northwestern Ontario are strengthening their economies through infrastructure improvements, the use of clean energy and modern technology while creating 45 new jobs.
With support from the Province:
Press release
The Trust Fund for the Second Decade was established to promote, support and implement the objectives of the Decade. The Fund will give priority to projects concerning the main areas of the Second Decade: culture, education, health, human Rights, the environment and social and economic development. The Advisory Group for the Trust Fund for the Second Decade consists of members of the Permanent Forum’s Bureau.
PROMOTING LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR ABORIGINAL YOUTH
McGuinty Government and Right To Play Expand Life-Skills Program with $1,000,000 Investment
NAN Press Release
8/3/2011
Thunder Bay, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Stan Beardy says immediate financial support is required for those NAN First Nations returning home following their evacuation due to forest fires burning across Northwestern Ontario. The call for support comes after a Sandy Lake First Nation family, who was forced to evacuate, returned home this past weekend to find their house completely destroyed by fire.