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ANISHINAABE OUTREACH OFFICER

Full-time, permanent position in the Staff Bargaining Unit

Minimum Qualifications:
• Undergraduate degree in related field; 2 years relevant experience
• Knowledge of First Nations and Aboriginal culture is required
• Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle

The army is sending a company of soldiers into KI territory next week along with teams of Canadian Rangers from the north. As well, even more soldiers and equipment will get to travel to California for other exercises. These recruitment and exploration strategies continue to encourage young people from poor regions across Canada to leave their communities creating a hope for something different for recruits. At least the army does not seem to be short of money as the rest of the country's economy continues its downward slide.

NAN press release 

NAN fears changes to Navigable Waters Protection Act threatens First Nations' livelihood

     THUNDER BAY, ON, Feb. 25 /CNW/ - Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Stan Beardy fears impending changes to the Navigable Waterways Protection Act (NWPA) under consideration by the Government of Canada threatens First Nations who have relied upon navigable waterways to sustain their livelihood for centuries.

Governance and Economic Development Conference

March 31 & April 1, 2009
Valhalla Inn, Thunder Bay

As part of our regional economic plan and developing good governance in our communities, the Matawa First Nations will be co-hosting a conference with the Nishnawbe-Aski Development Fund on Governance and Economic Development.  
 

Union of Ontario Indians press release 

First Nation communities take a green step forward

    A focus on 'Duty to consult' opens the door to poverty reduction and economic development for First Nation communities throughout Ontario

    TORONTO, Feb. 24 /CNW/ - Serpent River First Nation citizens, Chief, council and Elders were present yesterday as George Smitherman, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, introduced the Ministry's Green Energy Act (GEA) to the Ontario legislature on behalf of the his government.

Ontario government press release 

Improving Education for Aboriginal Students - McGuinty Government Building Stronger Relationships with Aboriginal Communities

TORONTO, Feb. 24

    The Ontario government and First Nation, Métis and Inuit organizations are working together to achieve better outcomes for Aboriginal students at all levels of learning.

Are you young, energetic and committed to sustainability?

Then don't miss your chance to attend the inaugural Impact! The Co-operators Youth Sustainability Leadership Conference www.impactyouthsustainability.ca .

Application deadline is Friday, February 27th.

Call for applications

for the Chairperson and two Commissioners
(full-time positions) for the
Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

The NAN Women's Council is pleased to present the 3rd Annual Women and Youth Conference, Moving Forward.

The Conference is scheduled to take place March 24th, 25th & 26th in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The Conference will be held at the Best Western N'or Westor Resort.

Please visit www.nan.on.ca - Women's Council - 3rd Annual Conference for the registration form and poster.

The Agenda will be posted once it is finalized.

The Navigable Waterways Protection Act proposed amendments are still bundled within the recent budget. It appears that Parliament and our MPs will be voting to accept this budget act this week and along with it, the proposed changes to t eh NWPA. 

Some of the possible impacts of these proposed changes on First Nations include: