COO press release from http://chiefs-of-ontario.org/Assets/Bulletin%20Ontario%20Education%20Report%20Release.pdf
To: Ontario First Nation Leadership
Fr: New Agenda Working Group and the Education Coordination Unit
Date: February 8, 2012
Re: OUR CHILDREN, OUR FUTURE, OUR VISION: FIRST NATIONS JURISDICTION OVER FIRST NATIONS EDUCATION IN ONTARIO.
The National Panel on First Nations elementary and secondary education report is suppose to be available today at http://firstnationeducation.ca/home
or CLICK HERE FOR THE PDF COPY OF THE REPORT
AFN press release
David Schulze: What Attawapiskat seeks is fairness and equality
National Post Feb 4, 2012
Several yeas ago my daughter and I took the ferry from Prince Edward Island to the Magdalen Islands, a small chain of islands in the Gulf of the St. Lawrence, which are part of the Province of Quebec.
from CBC.ca
B.C. First Nations ask China to raise human rights with Harper
The Canadian Press Posted: Feb 7, 2012
Aboriginals from British Columbia have asked China's president to quiz Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Canada's human rights record during his visit to the Asian country.
Videocom press release
Fort Severn First Nation’s Broadband Leadership Gains Recognition
Two research papers from Fort Severn First Nation are published this month. The story of the community’s leadership with broadband technologies is being shared with many Canadian and international researchers and policy-makers.
Bell press release
Introducing the Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund for 2012
$1 million fund for community organizations supporting mental health care and access
From the Kenora Daily Miner and News
Showdown in Shoal Lake - Minister hopeful talks will point the way to resolve issues
Posted February 3, 2012 - Jon Thompson
When her staff leaves Iskatewizaagegan First Nation (Shoal Lake 39) after Friday’s meetings, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs Kathleen Wynne hopes compasses are aligned toward a common future.
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada press release
Government of Canada Helps Aboriginal Youth Develop Job Skills
THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 4, 2012) - A Government of Canada investment will help 100 Aboriginal youth in Thunder Bay get the training and skills development they need to find and keep good jobs.