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March 13th, 2013
Northern First Nations Hockey Tournament 2013
March 13, 2013 - 11:56am | by adminThe Northern First Nations Hockey Tournament 2013 is underway. The event is being streamed over the Internet at http://live.knet.ca/nfnht/
To view the schedule and standings, go to http://firstnationshockey.ca
March 12th
YouthActionNet Laureate Global Fellowship application deadline of March 17
March 12, 2013 - 11:41am | by brianbeatonInternational Youth Foundation's YouthActionNet® Laureate Global Fellowship
The International Youth Foundation's YouthActionNet strengthens, supports, and celebrates the role of young people in leading positive change in their communities. Each year, 20 exceptional young social entrepreneurs are selected as YouthActionNet Global Fellows following a competitive application process.
The year-long Fellowship program includes:
March 11th
First Nations child-welfare case wins against Federal government's expensive legal battle
March 11, 2013 - 7:03pm | by brianbeatonOttawa loses another bid to keep First Nations child-welfare case out of courts
The Canadian Press - Mar. 11, 2013
OTTAWA - The federal government has suffered another blow in its bid to keep a high-stakes battle over First Nations child welfare out of the courts.
Making Research Partnerships with First Nations work to benefit the people and the communities
March 11, 2013 - 1:38pm | by brianbeatonMarch 9th
"Transparency" about the salary comparisons the media and government presents about First Nations
March 9, 2013 - 12:29pm | by AnonymousIdle No More: Who Earns More Than FN Chiefs?
February 15, 2013 - Elyse Bruce
When I read that Stephen Harper's salary was Number 6 on the list of Top 10 Political Leader Salaries, I was surprised.
March 8th
International Women's Day - honouring and protecting the mothers of our children and our daughters
March 8, 2013 - 10:01am | by brianbeaton
March 7th
Systemic discrimination facing Aboriginal people in Canada's "justice" system requires immediate action
March 7, 2013 - 3:42pm | by brianbeatonAFN press release
Online Resources for Teachers and Students in First Nation Schools
March 7, 2013 - 11:58am | by fernandooliveiraAre you a Teacher in a First Nations School in Ontario?
Here are three great opportunities to enrich your classroom....
First Nations Policing funding from federal government is inadequate for safety of NAN citizens
March 7, 2013 - 10:29am | by brianbeatonNAN Press Release
TUESDAY MARCH 5, 2013
NAN SAYS FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FIRST NATIONS POLICING IS BUILDING ON FAILURE
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler says the recent announcement made by Federal Public Minister Vic Toews to extend the status-quo for funding for the current design of First Nations Policing is building on failure.
March 6th
Kwayciiwin Education Resource Centre recommends developing process to form District School Board
March 6, 2013 - 10:12am | by brianbeatonFrom KERC.ca
Kwayciiwin Education Resource Centre - Executive Director's Message
This is my first official message as the Interim Executive Director, and I want to express my appreciation to the Kwayaciiwin Education Resource Centre Board (KERC) for their confidence in giving me an opportunity to work with the communities. I am fully committed to the advancement of our First Nations education and language preservation.