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August 3rd, 2011
NADF and KO-KNET hosting videoconference with FedNor for funding announcement
August 3, 2011 - 12:37pm | by brianbeatonMedia Announcement
$1.82 MILLION FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FIRST NATION BUSINESSES BY MINISTER OF FEDNOR HONOURABLE TONY CLEMENT
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund is pleased to announce that FedNor has provided $1.82 million to strengthen First Nation small business and economic development in northwestern Ontario. A press conference to announce this funding arrangement will be held at Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund’s office in Thunder Bay on Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 11:00am ET.
Invite to share First Nation music and experiences on new online Indigenous platform
August 3, 2011 - 6:01am | by brianbeatonFrom About Revolutions Per Minute - HTTP://RPM.FM
RPM.fm is a new music platform to discover the most talented Indigenous musicians from across Turtle Island and beyond.
RPM brings together musicians, fans, and listeners by providing a centralized place for emerging and established Indigenous, First Nations, Aboriginal, Inuit, and Métis musicians to share and promote their work.
August 2nd
Receptionist Job Opportunity with Keewaytinook Okimakanak in Balmertown office
August 2, 2011 - 3:36pm | by Anonymous(Northern Chiefs Tribal Council)
Is now accepting applications for the position of
RECEPTIONIST/SECRETARY
(Full time position)
Location: Balmertown Office
General: Reporting to the Director of Operations, the receptionist/secretary is responsible for providing office support.
Qualifications:
• Typing and Word processing skills essential.
• Must have excellent verbal and communications skills.
Update on forest fires and evacuations of First Nations in Northwestern Ontario
August 2, 2011 - 2:36pm | by brianbeatonUpdate on fires and evacuations in Northwestern Ontario
Tuesday, August 2, 2011 – Sioux Lookout, ON - Over the weekend many communities started the repatriation process, working with Emergency Management Ontario (EMO) and the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). EMO estimates that all residents will return home by August 3, based on current plans.
MNR will continually evaluate and assess the fire situation and smoke hazard to ensure communities are safe for return.
Research/Policy Analyst required at Ontario Native Women's Association in Thunder Bay
August 2, 2011 - 12:47pm | by AnonymousPosition Summary:
The Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) is looking for an enthusiastic Aboriginal woman to join our team as a Research/Policy Analyst. The Aboriginal Women's Issues Policy/Research Analyst will require knowledge of policy analysis, Aboriginal women's issues, including proposed and legislative changes. Candidate must have knowledge and understanding of current issues facing Aboriginal Women and their families.
August 1st
First Nation children taken from families and communities reach record numbers
August 1, 2011 - 5:31pm | by brianbeatonFirst Nations children still taken from parents - Analysis finds more First Nations children in care than at height of residential school system
The Canadian Press - Aug 2, 2011
John Beaucage has given the heartbreak he sees around him a name: the Millennium Scoop.
July 29th
AAND planning to halt claim negotiations by presenting "final offers" to First Nations
July 29, 2011 - 3:25pm | by brianbeatonAFN Press Release
First Nation housing needs continue to struggle with demand and adequate funding support
July 29, 2011 - 9:02am | by brianbeatonJuly 28th
Kasabonika First Nation man fundraising for local church by swimming 15km
July 28, 2011 - 4:29pm | by AnonymousClick here for more information. - Wawatay News article
Kasabonika Living Word Gospel Church - Church Website.
Fund Raising Event
Christopher T. Anderson will be swimming 15km to the old settlement. The swim will be done over a two day period.
Day 1: July 31, 2011 - First 7.5 km
DAY TWO - August 1, 2011 - Final 7.5 Kilometers to the old settlement.