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From Kenora Miner & News ...

Devils Gap cottagers to challenge eviction in court

By Reg Clayton - September 11, 2007

FIRST NATIONS

HOCKEY

TOURNAMENT IN SIOUX LOOKOUT

OCTOBER 5-7TH, 2007.

12 FIRST NATIONS HOCKEY TEAMS

Nominations are needed for all categories: business owners, executives, leaders, corporation!

 Please visit www.nadf.org and go to Business Awards for criteria, nomination forms, and contact info to send your nominations in.

 Recognize the outstanding contribution of your community members!

From the Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal ...

Meno Ya Win Health Centre a step closer
September 8, 2007

Completion of the Meno Ya Win Health Centre (http://www.slmhc.on.ca/home.htm) in Sioux Lookout in 2010 will fulfill the “hopes and dreams” of quality health care services for area First Nations, Frank Beardy claims.

Thirteen students participated in Oshki-Pimache-O-Win's first graduation ceremonies on Friday, September 7. Three different programs had successful graduates completing all the program requirements. The programs included General Educational Development (GED), First Nations Business Administration and Aboriginal Community Services Worker.

The entire graduation ceremony was webcast and is now archived. Click here to view video archived graduation ceremony.

National Chief Phil Fontaine appeals to everyone to send a message to the Canadian government to change their position opposing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples that will be voted on this week. Below is the National Chiefs' public appeal as well a global petition organized by the Grand Council of the Crees and Amnesty International Canada in support of the Declaration. Please consider signing the petition ...

Assembly of First Nations
To: All First Nations Chiefs of Canada

Ontario Power Authority press release ...

Remote Ontario First Nation Communities get first Energy Conservation Kits
7/9/07

INAC press release ... 

Canada's government supports Northern Ontario Aboriginal tourism centre

     CONSTANCE LAKE FIRST NATION, ON, Sept. 6 /CNW Telbec/ - The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians, and the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health and Minister for FedNor congratulate the Constance Lake First Nation on the opening of its $12 million Eagle's Earth Cree and Ojibway Historical Centre.

From London Free Press ...

Help for disabled, natives pledged - Ontario's new lieutenant-governor urged the public to lend a helping hand.
MICHAEL OLIVEIRA - September 6, 2007

TORONTO -- Challenges faced by the disabled in Ontario will get more attention and a new program will soon be launched to give a high-tech education to every aboriginal child in the northern part of the province, the new lieutenant-governor pledged yesterday.

INAC press release ...

Government Congratulates Aroland First Nation On New School Opening

AROLAND FIRST NATION, ONTARIO (September 5, 2007) - The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians, today congratulated the Aroland First Nation on the opening of the Johnny Therriault School.

"Canada's Government believes that First Nations youth deserve the best possible facilities in which to learn and thrive," said Minister Strahl. "We are proud to ensure First Nation youth can attend healthy and safe schools that measure up to standards in other parts of the country."

Aroland First Nation Chief Sam Kashkeesh said the new school will improve the educational outcomes for the community’s students. “The school represents hope for our young people, who will one day be our leaders.”

Indian and Northern Affairs Canada provided approximately $8 million for the new school. The 1,760 square-metre facility will house Kindergarten to Grade 8 classrooms to accommodate up to 120 students and has a full gymnasium. Construction began on the school in October 2005.

Canada's Government continues to make investments in education facilities across Canada. This commitment improves learning environments through funding and support for construction, expansion, renovation, repair, design, and planning. It also provides annual operation and maintenance funding.

The Aroland First Nation is located 400 kilometres northeast of Thunder Bay, Ontario, with a membership of approximately 594. The community is accessible by road year round.

For further information please contact:

Media Relations
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
819-953-1160

Linda Britt
A/Communications Officer
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
(807) 624-1559

Stephanie Ash
Communications Officer
Aroland First Nation
(807) 767-4443