From Fort Frances Times Online
29 April 2009 - By Duane Hicks, Staff writer
“If we can’t see the opportunities aboriginal people are presenting to us on a daily basis, we, as communities, will not succeed to our fullest potential.
“It’s in everyone’s interest to take a strong look at this and say, ‘What can do we differently?’”
NOHFC News Release
April 28, 2009
Ontario is helping three First Nations in western James Bay connect to the information highway.
April 28, 2009
On the eve of its private audience with Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican on Wednesday, a small delegation from Canada's Assembly of First Nations hailed the event as "historic and momentous."
During the meeting behind closed doors, the Pope is expected to read a statement about the Roman Catholic Church's role in the residential school system in Canada.
Sioux Lookout Area Aboriginal Management Board
ATTENTION CARPENTERS
The Sioux Lookout Area Aboriginal Management Board under the Centre for Aboriginal Apprenticeship Research (CAAR) Project is seeking interested applicants to participate in its Certificate of Qualification Exam Preparation Program for Carpenters.
It is with our deepest respect and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dear father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather, cousin, friend, partner, and a highly respected Traditional Leader, Healer and Elder.
TO: NAN First Nations, Tribal Councils and NAN Members
FROM: Deputy Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler
RE: Human Swine Influenza - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Monday, April 27, 2009
From the Australian Minister for Broadband, Communications and The Digital Economy web site
From a speech to the National Press Club
... broadband infrastructure will be the platform upon which the economy operates in the 21st century.
Australia has set ambitious targets to reduce carbon emissions by 2020 and this will require an economy-wide response.
From Amnesty International web site
21 April 2009 - Posted by: Craig Benjamin
In a message to the governments gathered for the Fifth Summit of the Americas, Amnesty International joined Indigenous women's organizations throughout the region in calling for an end to violence and discrimination against Indigenous women and girls.
NAN press release ...
THUNDER BAY, ON, April 27 /CNW/ - Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Stan Beardy welcomed today's reaffirmation by the Government of Ontario of its commitment to resource benefits sharing with Aboriginal communities.