First Nation Elders share stories online as part of KOTM monthly healthy eating sessions
June 16, 2011 - 6:13pm | by brianbeatonClick here to watch the archive of this event
From: Tina Kakepetum Schultz, Session Coordinator and Facilitator
Subject: Winners for the Elders' Story Telling Contest - June 16, 2011
Hello everyone,
Bolivia's Ministry of Health share information with ICCTA and Keewaytinook Okimakanak
June 15, 2011 - 1:28pm | by brianbeatonOn Monday, June 13, representatives from Bolivia's Ministry of Health met with Indigenous Commission for Communications Technologies in the Americas and Keewaytinook Okimakanak along with several other interested groups to discuss the use of communication technologies in supporting Indigenous groups to address health issues.
Fort Severn Election 2011 for chief and council positions to take place June 30
June 15, 2011 - 11:26am | by AnonymousFort Severn Election 2011
Voting Day: Thursday June 30, 2011
Place: E-Centre 807-478-1171 or 1170
Time: 10:00am-6:00pm EST
Off reserve band members can call in and vote.
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Councillor Candiates
Roy Gray
David Matthews Sr.
James Bay Cree First Nations connecting communities with 1600km fibre optic network
June 15, 2011 - 12:54am | by brianbeatonPress Release
Telecom 2011 Conference: Broadband Breakthrough - Major Advancements Forecast for Northern Canada
Rouyn, Québec, June 14, 2011: This Fall, northern Quebec will able to connect directly to Eeyou Communications Network (ECN) broadband. The quality of this new fibre optic facility will outperform most Canadian networks. Canada’s telecom regulator has called on all Canadian service providers to match the standards that ECN plans to deliver.
Ontario government funds cellular, energy and training projects across Northern Ontario
June 14, 2011 - 7:35pm | by brianbeatonMinistry of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry press release
Northern Economy Continues To Grow - McGuinty Government Connecting Communities And Supporting Training
June 14, 2011
Ontario is helping to build a stronger, more sustainable and diverse northern economy by supporting new infrastructure and training in Northern Ontario.
These new improvements include:
Overcrowded hospitals, inadequate resources for cleaning, kill thousands each year
June 13, 2011 - 11:51am | by brianbeatonPress Release from Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU)
Media Advisory: Overcrowded hospitals, inadequate resources for cleaning, kill thousands each year
Mobile hospital on northern Ontario tour to fight hospital-acquired infections in Sioux Lookout, Kenora, Fort Frances this week
Albany First Nation youth, elders and environmentalists explore traditional lands from raft
June 12, 2011 - 4:23pm | by brianbeatonKeewaytinook Internet High School celebrates 2011 graduating class with First Nations
June 10, 2011 - 10:30pm | by brianbeatonKeewaytinook Internet High School
Graduation and Awards Ceremony
Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at 1:30 CST
Four grade 12 graduates from Saugeen Nation
Click here to Watch the entire event
Auditor General documents detoriating living conditions on First Nations across Canada
June 10, 2011 - 10:17pm | by brianbeatonFrom the Toronto Star
Living conditions on First Nations reserves getting worse: AG
Apology for Indian Residential Schools requires action on First Nation education
June 10, 2011 - 9:41pm | by brianbeatonAFN press release
AFN National Chief Honours Third Anniversary of Apology for Residential Schools: Says Education is the Way Forward
OTTAWA, June 10, 2011 /CNW/ - Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today honoured the three-year anniversary of the Government of Canada's apology for the Indian residential school system, stating that First Nation education is a cornerstone of reconciliation between First Nations and all Canadians.
