Melinda Henderson's family in North Spirit Lake First Nation proud of Miss Universe Canada finalist

From Wawataynews.ca

Aboriginal youth Miss Universe Canada finalist

June 12, 2014 - Stephanie Wesley/Wawatay News

Melinda Henderson and her Miss Universe Canada finalist medal. Henderson hopes to show Canada what she is made of in Toronto at Miss Universe Canada 2015.

Dr. Rob McMahon receives SFU Dean's Convocation Medal for thesis on First Nation connectivity

From SFU.ca

Dr. Rob McMahon

ACHIEVEMENTS

Dr. Rob McMahon receives Dean's Convocation Medal

June 09, 2014

Dr. Rob McMahon's groundbreaking doctoral research into the appropriation of broadband and internet technologies by First Nations and Inuit communities in Canada is a perfect example of how SFU's graduate students engage the world.

Grand Chief Stan Louttit of Mushkegowuk Council passes away

AFN Press Release

June 10, 2014

Assembly of First Nations Offers Condolences to Family of Grand Chief Dr. Stan Louttit

(Ottawa, ON) - The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Executive Committee offers condolences to the family, friends and all those touched by the life and work of Grand Chief Dr. Stan Louttit who passed away today at his home in Moose Factory, Ontario. 

Celebrating First Nation peoples, cultures and languages in recognition of National Aboriginal Awareness Month

AFN Press Release

Assembly of First Nations Celebrates First Nation Peoples, Cultures and Languages in Recognition of National Aboriginal Awareness Month

OTTAWA, June 2, 2014 /CNW/ - The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Executive Committee encourages First Nations and all Canadians to take part in cultural events and other celebrations in honour of National Aboriginal Awareness Month held every June and National Aboriginal Day on June 21.

AANDC cutting funds for First Nations online high school program in Manitoba

From FirstPerspective.ca

Fed's cut funding for very successful first nations program

mfnerc.org press release

National Indspire project supports bursaries and scholarships for indigenous post-secondary students

From CBC.ca

$20M aboriginal education campaign launched in Calgary

National project supports bursaries and scholarships for indigenous post-secondary students

May 27, 2014

Jenelle Manitowabi, Lac Seul First Nation band member, sets her sights on playing goalie in NHL

From CBC.ca

First Nations teen goalie sets her sights on Stanley Cup

Jenelle Manitowabi, 13-year-old Habs fan whose role model is Carey Price, intends to play in NHL

By Jenelle Manitowabi, Posted: May 27, 2014