Treaty 3 First Nations working with Ontario ministry to create local and regional opportunities

Ontario press release

Partnerships Between Ministry and Grand Council Treaty #3 Communities

April 16, 2009

The Ministry of Natural Resources is involved in a number of important partnerships with Grand Council Treaty #3 communities. These focus on building relationships, pursuing economic development opportunities such as green energy and forestry, and youth employment.

Indigenous Leaders provide Plan of Action to 5th Summit of the Americas

AFN and NWAC press release

Wabaseemoong and the North Spirit Lake First Nations getting new schools for students

INAC press release 

Canada's Economic Action Plan Delivers New School for the Wabaseemoong and the North Spirit Lake First Nations in Northern Ontario

Ottawa, Ontario (April 17, 2009) - Members of the Wabaseemoong and the North Spirit Lake First Nations will benefit from new schools, thanks to the Government of Canada's Economic Action Plan.  

Building a sustainable rural Canada working with the people who live and work there

From Tamarack Community web site

Canada’s Rural Leaders Create Vision for Vibrant, Healthy Communities

By: Sylvia Cheuy

First Nations across Ontario sharing Water Declaration protecting the water for future

Chiefs of Ontario press release 

First Nations Water Declaration for Ontario

APRIL 16, 2009

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TORONTO— The Chiefs in Ontario are pleased to announce the adoption of a First Nations Water Declaration to show their commitment to water protection.

"Roots & Shoots" Partnership for First Nations announced by AFN and youth action program

AFN press release

AFN National Chief Phil Fontaine and Dr. Jane Goodall Announce "Roots & Shoots" Partnership for First Nations

     OTTAWA, April 15 /CNW Telbec/ - Assembly of First Nations National Chief Phil Fontaine and renowned primatologist, environmentalist, and humanitarian Dr. Jane Goodall today announced a partnership to bring the Jane Goodall Institute's Roots & Shoots global youth action program to First Nations communities across Canada.

New charges of sexual abuse against First Nation children by church minister going to court

NAN press release

Ralph Rowe on trial on new charges

     THUNDER BAY, ON, April 15 /CNW/ - Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, together with members of the NAN Men's Healing Initiative, welcomed the start of the trial of convicted pedophile Ralph Rowe on new charges of sexual assault in Kenora court this week.

Lac Seul First Nation Chief, OPG and Ontario's Deputy Premier open new dam in Ear Falls

OPG press release

Celebration marks opening of Lac Seul Generating Station - Minister of Energy and Infrastructure opens Lac Seul station

    EAR FALLS, ON, April 14 /CNW/ - The Hon. George Smitherman, Deputy Premier and Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, joined dignitaries from the Lac Seul First Nation (LSFN), Ear Falls and Ontario Power Generation (OPG) at the official opening of the 12.5 MW Lac Seul Generating Station / Obishikokaang Waasiganikewigamig located near Ear Falls.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder costs forcing First Nations to lead a billion dollar lawsuit

From Lake of the Woods Enterprise

Local lawyer files $1.8 billion class action lawsuit - Demands labels be placed on liquor bottles warning women of the dangers of drinking while pregnant

Posted By Jon Thompson - April 13, 2009 

Kenora lawyer Doug Keshen has served the federal government and the Liquor Control Board of Ontario with a $1.8 billion lawsuit, demanding that labels be placed on liquor bottles warning women of the dangers of drinking while pregnant.

APRIL 22 is Earth Day where schools and communities come together to save the earth

From Earth Day Canada web site at http://www.earthday.ca/pub/index.php

Celebrated every April 22, Earth Day is the largest, most celebrated environmental event worldwide.

More than 6 million Canadians join 1 billion people in over 170 countries in staging events and projects to address local environmental issues. Nearly every school child in Canada takes part in an Earth Day activity.