Press release
KELOWNA, BC, May 15 - The winners of the ninth annual E-Spirit National Aboriginal Youth Business Plan Competition were revealed last night in Kelowna during a special awards gala ceremony. The event attracted over 160 Aboriginal students from across the country and was hosted by the University of British Columbia Okanagan.
NAN Press release
THUNDER BAY, ON, May 15 /CNW/ - Nishnawbe Ask Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Stan Beardy, together with Deputy Grand Chief RoseAnne Archibald, is demanding that the Government of Canada withdraw proposed legislation under Bill C-8 dealing with matrimonial real property (MRP) on reserves that underwent second reading in the House of Commons this week.
NAN press release
THUNDER BAY, ON Wednesday May 13, 2009: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Terry Waboose is concerned over the growing prevalence of racism in Thunder Bay following a police investigation into a racially motivated conflict involving local schools.
SLFNHA press release
Sioux Lookout, ON - May 13, 2009: The Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority (SLFNHA) is excited to report the new hostel in Sioux Lookout will be opening its doors this fall and making the vision a reality.
Since planning began in June 2004, in conjunction with the new hospital for Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Heath Centre (SLMHC), construction has progressed to a point where SLFNHA's Director of Client Services, Darryl Quedent, is now confident they will be holding the grand opening in October 2009.
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Industry Canada press release
MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 11 /CNW/ - Local hockey rinks, swimming pools and other recreational community sites throughout Ontario will be eligible to receive funding for upgrades and repairs thanks to the new Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program in Ontario and the Ontario Recreation program (Ontario REC).