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CRTC launches online consultation on basic telephone and Internet services

OTTAWA-GATINEAU, July 23, 2010 — The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) today launched an online consultation to hear the views of Canadians about their access to basic telephone and Internet services. This consultation is part of a proceeding that will include a public hearing beginning on October 26, 2010, in Timmins, Ontario.

Keewaytinook Okimakanak is seeking a Lands and Resources Researcher to support First Nation projects through training, research and reporting.  

The intern will coordinate online Lands and Resources workshops and manage reporting and budgeting for the project. Maintain training website and support video conferencing gatherings. Assist with community visits and gatherings. Draft and submit proposals. Data analysis, reporting and prepare presentations. This is a training and work experience program funded in part by NOHFC.

AFN press release 

Assembly of First Nations 31st Annual General Assembly closing communique

WINNIPEG, July 22 /CNW Telbec/ - First Nation Chiefs and delegates gathered within Treaty One territories at Winnipeg stand together and stand united.

As stated in our Declaration of 1982, we are the Original Peoples of this land with laws and responsibilities given to us by the Creator.

Wednesday, 14 July 2010 - 1:32pm

Click here to download the 51 page PDF document

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Bulletin, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources

Skills Training Will Benefit Far North First Nations

July 22, 2010

From the Barrie Examiner

Rama's casino cash battle denied  Rama's casino cash battle denied

Posted By JENNIFER BURDEN, QMI AGENCY - July 21, 2010

The Chippewas of Rama First Nation were denied their appeal application to the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) regarding the 35% Casino Rama revenue case on July 8.

As a result of the SCC's decision, all avenues of appeal have been exhausted.

AFN press release

Creating sustainable First Nation economies is focus of new $2.5 million poverty reduction project: Assembly of First Nations Leads Initiative with Support of Canadian Institutes of Health Research

WINNIPEG, July 20 /CNW Telbec/ - First Nation communities struggling to break the cycle of poverty and despair will soon be the focus of a major $2.5 million intervention research project aimed at creating long-term strategies for sustainable economies that improve community health and well-being.

July 19, 2010 - Across the North, the mining sector is exploding. It presents many Aboriginal communities with valuable opportunities to engage in a long-term process of capacity building. It is also placing these communities under great pressure to make decisions quickly and without a full understanding of the effects mining can have on a region – positive and negative, long-term and short-term.

AFN press release

AFN National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo Launches "IndigenACTION", Aimed at Supporting Healthy Lifestyles, Fitness and Sport

WINNIPEG, July 18 /CNW Telbec/ - Today Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, together with AFN Youth Council Chair Joshua Gottfriedson and Olympian Waneek Horn Miller, launched an initiative to support and further enhance opportunities for Indigenous peoples and communities through active lifestyles, sport and fitness.