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From NY Times 
 
As Travel Costs Rise, More Meetings Go Virtual

By STEVE LOHR - July 22, 2008

Peace Hills Trust's 26th Annual Native Art Contest

Peace Hills Trust hosts the annual Native Art Contest in support of Native culture. The Native Art Contest was established in 1982 to promote the work of Native artists throughout Canada. Each fall entries are judged in various categories and prizes are awarded at an awards ceremony. The Native Art Contest has proved to be an integral part of shaping our proud history and will remain an ongoing contribution to our Company's support of Native culture.

KIRK DAVIS' FIRST NATIONS TEEN CHALLENGE BENEFIT RIDE

Sioux Lookout resident, Kirk Davis, is leaving for his 1800 km benefit ride for First Nations Teen Challenge.

First Nations Teen Challenge will be a six month residential treatment program based in Lac Seul and is open to First Nations men across the north.

He will be leaving from New Life Assembly Church July 26, 2008 between 7:30 -8:00 a.m.

AFN Press Release

Assembly of First Nations - Challenge to First Nations

All teams must be registered by August 1, 2008 at 5 PM EST.
Fax Number: (613) 241-5808

First Nations people have always taught by example and by being active, I set an example for others and inspire those around me.

Traditionally, First Nations peoples were very physically active in their daily living activities of securing food and energy.

INAC press release 

Moose Cree First Nation press release 

Declaration of the Moose Cree First Nation

     TIMMINS, ON, July 24 /CNW/ - We the Moose Cree people are the original people of this land, the Creator has given us this land as our home;

     The Creator gave us our spiritual beliefs, our languages, our culture, and this place on Earth which provided us with all our needs;

     Our ancestors have lived in this land since time immemorial, drawing on the animals, fish and plants for our sustenance;

Wishart Library Launches Two New Online Databases (24-Jul-2008)
Building Futures by Preserving the Past
Wishart Library Launches Two New Online Databases

From Globe and Mail

Ontario to get $7.8-billion for infrastructure - Ottawa to announce spending today as province signs framework agreement; subway extension not included

KAREN HOWLETT AND DANIEL LEBLANC

July 24, 2008

 NAN press releases

NAN Launches Youth Resiliency Project

THUNDER BAY, ON Thursday July 24, 2008: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief RoseAnne Archibald together with the NAN Decade for Youth and Development department today launched a new project designed to enhance the health and resilience of Nishnawbe Aski youth.

FNEC press release 

Jean Charest confirms the under-funding of First Nations Education

     WENDAKE, QC, July 24 /CNW Telbec/ - The First Nations Education Council
(FNEC) is pleased to learn that Quebec Premier Jean Charest has publicly confirmed that the funding for First Nations education is insufficient.