AFN mark Remembrance Day by calling for justice for First Nations Veterans

AFN press release 

AFN National Chief and First Nations Veterans of Canada Mark Remembrance Day by Calling for Justice for First Nations Veterans

OTTAWA, Nov. 10 /CNW Telbec/ - Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn Atleo and Norm Henderson, President of the First Nations Veterans of Canada will mark Remembrance Day by laying wreaths in honour of all Canada's First Nations veterans.

Police stations in 12 First Nations receive $20M Ontario and Federal government investment

Ontario press release ...

Report: Climate Risks and Adaptive Capacity in Aboriginal Communities south of 60˚ latitude

From the Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources web site 

Artist Rebecca Belmore receive Hnatyshyn Award for outstanding achievement

From press release 

Artist Rebecca Belmore and Curator Anthony Kiendl Receive Hnatyshyn Awards

OTTAWA, ONTARIO - Nov. 9, 2009) -

NAN searching for a First Nations Student Support Program Coordinator by Nov 19

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

First Nations Student Support Program Coordinator
(Full Time)

US President engages First Nation leaders in correcting past wrongs with MOU on consultation

From: First Peoples Human Rights Coalition
To: info@firstpeoplesrights.org
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 2:10 PM
Subject: U.S. President's remarks and Q&A at Tribal Nations Conference

2009 Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards announced in Winnipeg

The complete list of winners at the 2009 Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards

Best Country CD

Sierra Noble -- Possibilities (Winnipeg, Man.)

Best Group or Duo

Eagle & Hawk (Winnipeg, Man.)

Aboriginal Entertainer of the Year

Crystal Shawanda (Wikwemikong, Ont.)

Best Folk or Acoustic CD

Buffy Sainte-Marie -- Running For The Drum (Me. and Mass., USA / Sask., Canada)

Best New Artist

Partnering in Economic Development for a Sustainable Future conference in Sioux Lookout

Economic Development Summit:
Partnering in Economic Development
for a Sustainable Future

November 16-19, 2009

Sunset Inn & Suites
Sioux Lookout, ON

Click here for the entire
AGENDA and REGISTRATION PACKAGE

 

Guest Speakers include:

AFN hosting a webcast on H1N1 For First Nations Communities to be held Nov 10

From AFN web site ... a message from the National Chief ...

Virtual Summit on H1N1 For First Nations Communities to be held November 10th 2009

When I took office it was clear that there were different levels of information and understanding between jurisdictions about the H1N1 pandemic and community preparedness. This was not helpful for First Nations leaders, our communities or our families.  It made the hard work of emergency planning even more difficult.

KO Health Job Opportunity for HCC Homecare Nurse in Balmertown

Keewaytinook Okimakanak Northern Chiefs Council is looking for a Homecare Nurse for the Home and Community Care (HCC) program

 

Description:

This is a full-time, 35-hour work week position based out of Balmertown, ON. The Home Care Nurse reports and works under the direct supervision of the HCC Nurse Supervisor. The Home Care Nurse will be responsible for providing community-based care nursing services to clients in their home.

 

Job Overview: