Guidelines on Indigenous Peoples’ Issues report from the United Nations available online
January 28, 2010 - 7:25am | by brianbeatonGuidelines on Indigenous Peoples’ Issues
The United Nations Development Group
Click here for the PDF copy of this document (13Mb)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY / OUTLINE
OBJECTIVES
The purpose of the Guidelines is to assist the United Nations system to mainstream and integrate indigenous peoples’ issues in processes for operational activities and programmes at the country level.
Thomas Ash Memorial Hockey Tournament in Pickle Lake - February 12 -14, 2010
January 27, 2010 - 12:50pm | by AnonymousPickle Lake Arena
Entry Fee $1500.00
February 12-14, 2010.
1st $6000.00
2nd $3000.00
3rd $2000.00
4th $1000.00
(Prizes Based on 8 Teams)
100% Payout
Contact Michael Bottle
(807)928-2837 evenings
(807)928-2351 work
KO and Videocom teams partnering with First Nations to host online video festival
January 27, 2010 - 4:12am | by brianbeaton2010 NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO VIDEO FESTIVAL
Share What You Want to Say
What is this Festival all about?
VideoCom (http://videocom.firstnation.ca) researchers from New Brunswick are working with K-Net (www.knet.ca) in Sioux Lookout to host an online video festival.
Keewaytinook Okimakanak's work with ICTs recognized by the Journal of Community Informatics
January 26, 2010 - 10:04am | by brianbeatonThe latest issue of the online Journal of Community Informatics is dedicated to the work of the team partnering with Keewaytinook Okimakanak in the effective use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). Check out the articles from the following Table of Contents.
Lac Seul First Nation and friends from across Canada honour Lorraine Kenny-Beaton's life
January 26, 2010 - 9:50am | by brianbeatonA special letter written by a dear friend of Lorraine's and sent to Stuart McLean of Vinyl Cafe at CBC radio.
From: maryalice.smith@sympatico.ca
To: vinylcafestories@cbc.ca
Subject: letter about Lorraine
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:55:26 +0000
Hi Stuart,
National Chief’ of the Assembly of First Nations regular January update
January 25, 2010 - 7:27am | by brianbeatonThe Assembly of First Nations issues regular updates on the National Chief’s activities and work underway at the national office. More information can be found on the AFN’s website at www.afn.ca
On behalf of the organization, the Executive members and myself, I wish all First Nation citizens and leaders a Happy New Year and look forward to our working together in 2010!
Human Rights court case for First Nation children protection agencies put on hold again
January 25, 2010 - 7:17am | by brianbeatonFeds put human rights probe of funding for aboriginal kids in limbo
By Mia Rabson, Winnipeg Free Press - January 23, 2010
OTTAWA — A human rights investigation into whether Canada discriminates against aboriginal kids by chronically underfunding the child welfare system has been sidelined while the federal government argues the case is not a matter of human rights.
Ontario First Nations to share the profits of Casino Rama after court ruling
January 25, 2010 - 7:12am | by brianbeatonFirst Nations relieved by Casino Rama 'windfall'
Cash will help struggling communities, but court victory 'has created a lot of hard feelings'
David Bruser, Staff Reporter 2010/01/24
Pelican Falls First Nation High School inviting teams to Ladies Broomball Tournament
January 22, 2010 - 9:17pm | by AnonymousPelican Falls 4th Annual
Ladies Broomball Tournament
Entry Fee $150.00
March 6th to 7th
First 10 teams accepted
Contact Duane Ogemah
737-1283 work
582-3908 home
Lac Seul First Nation and Rubicon Sign Exploration Accommodation Agreement
January 21, 2010 - 4:45pm | by AnonymousPress release
Rubicon and Lac Seul First Nation Sign Exploration Accommodation Agreement
TSX:RMX / NYSE Amex:RBY
