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Tomson Highway's libretto for Cree opera inspired by real life

April, 26, 2009 - (THE CANADIAN PRESS) TORONTO

In October 1990, celebrated Cree playwright Tomson Highway lay on a Toronto hospital bed beside his dying brother Rene and held him in his arms. As he fell asleep, he dreamed they were in a boat floating toward an island on a misty waterway.

AFN Grand Chief Phil Fontaine writes about his concerns related to the Donner Foundation's decision to include "Disrobing the Aboriginal Industry: The Deception Behind Indigenous Cultural Preservation" by Frances Widdowson & Albert Howard (McGill-Queen’s University Press) on their "Best Book on Canadian Public Policy" list. The Toronto Star invited the authors to write about their book. The comments section about their story demonstrates just how much ignorance and racism exists in Canada towards First Nations.

Ontario News Release

Putting Technology To Best Use In The North - McGuinty Government Supports Study To Identify Economic Opportunities

April 24, 2009

A new study will help businesses, communities and residents in Northern Ontario maximize the benefits of using information communications technology (ICT).

From Williams Lake Tribune

System of alienation of First Nations children from their heritage has gone on far too long

April 23, 2009

Re: MCF Child Apprehension: A Residential School Syndrome.

There is a lot at stake when First Nations children are taken from their home. In today’s society, native children being apprehended from their family is becoming much like the Residential School Syndrome.

NAN press release ...

NAN Welcomes Government of Ontario’s Commitment to Jordan’s Principle

THUNDER BAY, ON Wednesday April 22, 2009: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Stan Beardy welcomed a statement by Ontario Minister of Aboriginal Affairs Brad Duguid in Queen’s Park today affirming the Government of Ontario’s commitment to Jordan’s Principle, a child-first principle aimed at resolving jurisdictional disputes around the care of First Nations children.

From CBC News online

Bell Mobility loses 2nd bid to shut down N.W.T. lawsuit over 911 fees

April 22, 2009

NAN press release

School Nutrition Pilot Program to bring Healthy Breakfasts to NAN Children

THunder Bay, ON, April 23 - Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Stan Beardy together with ONEXONE Foundation, a charitable organization committed to fighting poverty and preserving the lives of children in Canada and around the world, is celebrating First Nations school nutrition programs recently launched in four NAN communities.

From CBC News online

Major changes proposed for 'food mail' program in North

April 28, 2009
 
An interim report on the federal government's northern "food mail" review contains a number of proposals that could significantly change the multimillion-dollar subsidy program.

NNEC and the Town of Sioux Lookout hosting Annual Walk for Life - May 6