Peter Edwards - May 16 2011
More than a century ago, a blind Ojibway Chief from northwestern Ontario named Missabay marked an “X” on a treaty written in English, a language he did not speak.
Press release
Ottawa, ON (May 16, 2011) – The First Nations Centre (FNC) of the National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) has launched four toolkits of information relating to specific health issues. The four toolkits are: Making Your Home Safe for Your Baby; Understanding Immunization; Cancer Awareness; and Sexual Health. These toolkits are dedicated to increasing awareness about these issues and improving the physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual health of First Nations.
Theme: Indigenous education and ICTs
Tuesday 17 May: 14.45–16.15, Room II
Conference centre of the ILO Genève – Switzerland
Registration: http://groups.itu.int/wsis-forum2011/Register.aspx
Remote Participation: http://groups.itu.int/wsis-forum2011/About/RemoteParticipation.aspx
The following two articles highlight how decision-makers in the United States are recognizing and confronting the realities and challenges involved in serving remote and rural First Nations. It would be nice if Canada could demonstrate the same type of leadership and vision instead of tying First Nations to 200 year old legacy Indian Act legislation (making Section 28-2 resolutions a requirement) as First Nation leaders attempt to work to construct the infrastructure and create digital opportunities in their communities.
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MNDMF press release
May 13, 2011
A new winter road and two new cell towers in Northern Ontario will help improve access to essential services, create 20 jobs and help the northern economy turn the corner.
N-CAP is proud to announce our Office of Learning and Essential Skills (“OLES”) project entitled “ICT Best Practices in Remote Aboriginal Communities”. As per the attached backgrounder, this project will be rolled out in two stages – the first will be pan-territorial the second will be nation-wide.
AFN press release
OTTAWA, May 12 /CNW/ - Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today offered heartfelt condolences to the family of Jordan Wabasse and the community of Webequie First Nation, and called for better supports for all First Nation youth actively pursuing education and opportunities outside their home communities.
Interested in obtaining a University degree? Lakehead University's Native Access Program may be for you.