NAN Press Release

NAN Grand Chief Denounces Province's Positive Spin on Bill 191

Thunder Bay, ON, Sept. 14 - Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Stan Beardy has officially called foul on the province of Ontario. In recent weeks, leading up to this Thursday's third reading of Bill 191 - The Far North Act in the Provincial Legislature, Ontario has repeatedly attempted to put a positive spin on the Bill attempting to misguide general public understanding of the First Nation perspective on the proposed legislation.

From StraightGoods.ca

Learning Ojibway

At age 20, I said my first Ojibway word and felt like I'd truly spoken for the first time.

September 13, 2010

by Richard Wagamese

The NAN AHHRI (Aboriginal Health Human Resources Initiative) & IIHCP (Indian & Inuit Health Careers Program) is seeking creative artwork and/or design projects that promote health careers.  The purpose of the contest is to highlight and promote the health care providers, programs and/or facilities that exist in NAN.  By doing so, the aim is to encourage others to follow the path that leads to a rewarding career in health!

The Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) AHHRI & IIHCP is once again offering the Health Careers Grant Program.  This is an opportunity for NAN communities, Tribal Councils and affiliated organizations to receive up to $5,000 to develop and implement Health Careers awareness/promotional activities for NAN youth.

Examples of activities that will be supported under this grant program include:

NAHO press release

NAHO Announces a Contest in Celebration of World Suicide Prevention Day

September 10, 2010

Ottawa, ON – In celebration of World Suicide Prevention Day, the National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) announces an exciting new contest of the Honouring Life Network (HLN). The HLN is a web site that offers culturally relevant suicide prevention resources and information to First Nations, Inuit and Métis youth and youth workers.

AFN Press Release

AFN National Chief and First Nations Mark the Third Anniversary of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

OTTAWA, Sept. 13 /CNW Telbec/ - Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo commented today on the third anniversary of the passing of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, adopted by the UN General Assembly on September 13, 2007.

From CTV.ca

Bell’s Big Bet

Iain Marlow

With its proposed $1.3-billion purchase of CTV Inc., the country’s largest telecommunications company has wrenched itself from its sleepy past and made a statement about where its future lies: It’s all about video.

Ontario press release 

Largest Radar Site Being Cleaned Up - McGuinty Government Improves Northern Environment and Creates Jobs

September 9, 2010

The Weenusk First Nation community on the Hudson Bay will work closely with the Ontario government on the clean up of the largest abandoned radar site in Northern Ontario.

From CTV.ca

Diabetes could cost Ontario $7 billion a year by 2020

CTV.ca - Sep. 8 2010

Diabetes could soon cost Ontario $7 billion a year if action isn't taken now to slow the number of new diagnoses, the Canadian Diabetes Association says in a new study.