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From Tuesday's Globe and Mail  

Canada can learn from Yukon's unique partnership

GARY MASON - July 29, 2008

WHITEHORSE — In this often forgotten part of Canada, there is a revolution under way. And with any luck, and with further progress, it may be a model for what native/non-native relations can be in this country.

From the Edmonton Sun

Ontario women picking blueberries say they saw sasquatch

By THE CANADIAN PRESS

GRASSY NARROWS, ON. — Maybe he just wanted to help, but two women on their way to pick blueberries in northern Ontario say all he did was scare the living daylights out of them.

Helen Pahpasay and her mother were driving to a spot about 25 kilometres north of Grassy Narrows last week when they spotted a tall, black creature roughly 15 metres ahead.

The AFN's emergency resolution unanimously passed by the Chiefs-in-Assembly in July directs the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to remove lawyer Owen Young from the commission due to his statement to the court in the KI-6 sentencing hearing. Mr. Young, acting on behalf of the Ontario government, asked the court to assign a large enough fine on the KI leadership "to make it hurt". (see CBC.ca story below) 

From  Climate and Capitalism

First Nation’s Lawsuit Could Shut Down the Tar Sands

“If the Beaver Lake Cree win clearly in this case, it could mean an end to development on their territory”

By Tom Sandborn From TheTyee.ca, July 28, 2008

Jack Woodward and the Beaver Lake Cree aim to change Canadian law — and their success likely would throw a huge wrench into Alberta’s tar-sands oil production.

Good Life for Young People
Oshki-Aa-yaa'aag Bimaadiziiwin Foundation

2008 Concert
August 15, 2008

at

Assabaska Heritage Park
On Beautiful Lake of the Woods
Morson, Ontario, Canada

Camping is available

Youth Workshops - All Afternoon - 1 to 5pm

Theatre
Music
Video Production
Traditional Arts & Crafts
Empowerment Creativity

Treaty Nine Hockey Development will be holding a Hockey School in Thunder Bay on August 6 and 7 during the CLE.

If you would like to register yourself or your child then please contact:

Titus Semple @ (807)251-0101 or

Luke Reynolds @ (807)252-0502

Register Soon!!!

Space Limited!!!

Registration Deadline August 1, 2008

For more information please go to:

Aboriginal Health Care Conference:

Challenges, Issues and Advances in Cross-Cultural Care 

From NY Times 
 
As Travel Costs Rise, More Meetings Go Virtual

By STEVE LOHR - July 22, 2008

Peace Hills Trust's 26th Annual Native Art Contest

Peace Hills Trust hosts the annual Native Art Contest in support of Native culture. The Native Art Contest was established in 1982 to promote the work of Native artists throughout Canada. Each fall entries are judged in various categories and prizes are awarded at an awards ceremony. The Native Art Contest has proved to be an integral part of shaping our proud history and will remain an ongoing contribution to our Company's support of Native culture.

KIRK DAVIS' FIRST NATIONS TEEN CHALLENGE BENEFIT RIDE

Sioux Lookout resident, Kirk Davis, is leaving for his 1800 km benefit ride for First Nations Teen Challenge.

First Nations Teen Challenge will be a six month residential treatment program based in Lac Seul and is open to First Nations men across the north.

He will be leaving from New Life Assembly Church July 26, 2008 between 7:30 -8:00 a.m.