Government's Copyright bill supports corporate interests while removing more rights of the consumers

From CBC.ca

Copyright bill protests surge online

June 13, 2008 - By Peter Nowak, CBC News

Provide your ideas for upcoming conferences for Children and Adolescents with Special Needs

 

Fall or Winter Conference Planning for 2008 is now on! 

First Nation schools blamed by OECD for high drop-out rates while underfunding by INAC ignored as cause

Press Release  

Aboriginal Youth Drop-Out Rates a Weak Spot In Canadian Education, OECD Says

(CEP News) Ottawa - Canada enjoys an enviable rate of youth employment and education, but must address drop-out rates among disadvantaged and aboriginal youths, says a report released by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

Roy Morris exhibition at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery - My Great Grandmother's Gifts

Roy Morris
My Great Grandmother's Gifts

June 13 to September 14

Join us for the

Opening Reception

Traveling on rivers and lakes will soon be decided by corporate interests as government changes NWP Act

The requirement for governments and other groups to consult with First Nations about appropriate use of traditional lands is now under attack by the Harper government and corporate interests as they move forward on revisions to the Navigable Waters Protection Act. The "duty to consult" rulings by the Supreme Court will once again have to be used to ensure First Nation traditional lands and resources (including the waterways) are respected within this new Act.

Summer student employment opportunities at Windigo First Nations Council in Sioux Lookout

WINDIGO FIRST NATIONS COUNCIL

Summer Student Employment Opportunity

1) Governance Assistant ( 8 week position)
2) Health Assistant (6 week position)
3) Administration Assistant (8 week position)

Please send resume and covering letter to:
Sophia Trist, Office Manager,
Windigo First Nations Council
P.O. Box 299
Sioux Lookout, Ontario
P8T 1A3
Fax: 807-737-3133

NAN hosting the Piitaapun Healing Arts Project Responsible Gambling Strategy ART CONTEST

Piitaapun Healing Arts Project

Responsible Gambling Strategy,
Nishnawbe Aski Nation

… got talent ?

A R T  C O N T E S T

Open to NAN First Nation Members

Theme: Nature & New Beginnings

DEADLINE: July 18, 2008

Lots of PRIZES

Selected artists will have an opportunity to have their work promoted.

Grand Prize: $1,000
2nd Prize: $500

Live viewing of the Apology to former students of Indian Residential Schools on TV and online

From INAC Headquarters in Ottawa ...

Please be advised that the Statement of Apology to former students of Indian Residential Schools will be broadcasted live from the House of Commons on Wednesday, June 11 at 3 p.m. ET.

It will be available on CPAC in real time and on their website (www.cpac.ca).

To find your local CPAC channel please call 1-877-287-CPAC or check the CPAC channel listings at: