2009 Celebrate Canada Grant Application for National Aboriginal Day from Heritage Canada
January 8, 2009 - 4:23pm | by brianbeatonHeritage Canada application form
2009 Celebrate Canada Grant Application
Attached please find the 2009 Celebrate Canada funding application form for the Celebrate Canada period Canada Day, National Aboriginal Day, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day and Canadian Multiculturalism Day.
The deadline to submit applications is February 28, 2009, however we encourage you to complete the form and get it to us as soon as possible to ensure it is processed in a timely manner.
National Aboriginal Role Model Program 2009 Call for Nominations for youth
January 7, 2009 - 4:29pm | by brianbeatonNAHO press release ...
Lead Your Way! National Aboriginal Role Model Program 2009 Call for Nominations
What:
The National Aboriginal Role Model Program is pleased to announce a “Nomination Call for 2009” for Canada’s top Aboriginal youth, who are positive role models to others. Lead Your Way! the National Aboriginal Role Model Program provides an opportunity for Aboriginal youth to be recognized for their achievements, leadership and innovation.
Post Secondary Program Coordinator position available at Oshki in Thunder Bay
January 7, 2009 - 9:23am | by AnonymousThe Oshki-Pimache-O-Win Education & Training Institute established by Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) offers post-secondary education and training programs. We offer choice, accessibility, flexibility, opportunities and support services for our students. The Institute is an innovative, independent institution that currently offers accredited courses in business, social services, academic upgrading and early childhood education.
We are looking for a highly, energetic and dynamic individual for the position of Post Secondary Program Coordinator.
Alternative Federal Budget recommending providing funds for First Nations education
January 7, 2009 - 8:08am | by brianbeatonAFN press release ...
AFN National Chief Endorses Alternative Federal Budget
OTTAWA, Jan. 6 /CNW Telbec/ - The National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, Phil Fontaine, endorsed the Alternative Federal Budget (AFB) presented today by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.
Call for Abstracts for NOSM's Northern Health Research Conference in Thunder Bay
January 5, 2009 - 11:16pm | by brianbeatonCall for Abstracts
Northern Health Research Conference
May 29-30, 2009
Northern Ontario School of Medicine
Lakehead University Campus
Thunder Bay, Ontario
NAN Decade Youth Council hosting 4th Annual Seven Sacred Teachings Youth Gathering
January 5, 2009 - 9:04am | by AnonymousNAN Decade to host 4th Annual
KNET.CA continuing to be a popular location for many visitors with MILLIONS of visits in 2008
January 4, 2009 - 7:16am | by brianbeatonThe Keewaytinook Okimakanak web site (http://knet.ca) received over 2 million unique VISITS in 2008! During these visits, there were a total of over 62 million hits on the different web pages located from the Keewaytinook Okimakanak homepage. This represents an average of over 6,000 visits DAILY to the K-Net web site!
Truth and Reconciliation Commission work is important for all Canadians
January 3, 2009 - 9:42am | by brianbeatonHealing the wounds of residential schools - All Canadians share a vital stake in work of truth commission, author argues
Jan 03, 2009 - Linda Diebel, NATIONAL AFFAIRS WRITER
On June 11, 2008, Prime Minister Stephen Harper rose in Parliament to apologize to aboriginal people on behalf of all Canadians for a system of Indian residential schools he called a "sad chapter in our history."
Efforts continuing to include broadband infrastructure investments in upcoming budget
January 3, 2009 - 5:32am | by brianbeatonLetter to Industry Minister Tony Clement from Gareth Shearman, President, Telecommunities Canada
December 30, 2008
Re: the need to implement a national strategy for remote, rural and urban broadband infrastructure installation and/or upgrading and community support programs that support effective use.
Dear Minister Clement:
