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After 23 days on the road, Grassy Narrows First Nation walkers are now nearing their destination of Toronto. Last night they were in Parry Sound and they hope to carry on to Barrie today.

Click here to read their latest updates about their long walk across Ontario, from Grassy Narrows to Toronto.

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AFN press release

Assembly of First Nations National Chief supports OCI Investigator Findings

     OTTAWA, May 21 /CNW Telbec/ - The AFN is deeply disturbed by the findings of the Correctional Investigator, Howard Sapers, in his report released today regarding the October 2006 death of a First Nations inmate.

On Sunday, May 25 at 8 p.m., CTV is premiering its Original Movie, Elijah. Based on real events, Elijah tells the story of a tense time in Canadian history, when the Meech Lake Accord was presented to Canada’s Ministers for approval, and was brought down as a result of one man’s actions.

Also, below you will find a press release with information on the broadcast.

Contact Information

From Community Press staff

Day of Indigenous Solidarity this Sunday in Belleville

May 22, 2008

Belleville – "This is it, justice for first nations communities: lock us up. Anybody who speaks out, lock 'em up. KI6, Bob Lovelace, lock 'em up...Don't fix the problems, lock 'em up." – Shawn Brant, Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory defendant 

From CBC News

Canada's global edge in broadband dwindling

By Peter Nowak - May 20, 2008

Download limits may have harmful effects on a country's businesses, the OECD says. (Associated Press)Canada's early position as a global broadband internet leader continues to erode, with the country sliding in the latest subscription rankings from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development.

From the Canadian Press

May 19, 2008

Legal fees, expenses and mystery band eat up millions in native Rama cash

OTTAWA — Millions of Casino Rama dollars meant to help lift First Nations out of poverty have been swallowed by legal fees, unexplained expenses and payments to at least one band that doesn't officially exist, suggest newly released audits.

YOUTH RALLY

There will be a Youth Rally at Pelican Falls Centre on Thursday May 29, 2008 starting 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. and Friday May 30 starting 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Main speaker is Darius Ferris. Calstock

Muscians are Roger Stevenson & Band.

Contact Info: Rosalie Davis - 737 - 3369

                      Helen Littledeer - 737 - 7474

                      Eunice Kakakayash - 737 - 2596

Ministry of Northern Development and Mines News Release

Action Begins On Development Of Northern Growth Plan

May 16, 2008

McGuinty Government Kicks Off Growth Planning

Over the next year, Northern Ontario residents, youth, Aboriginal peoples, community leaders, business and industry leaders and other experts will have a range of opportunities to participate in the development of a draft Growth Plan for Northern Ontario.

Penny Carpenter, K-Net's Business Manager and Tina Kakepetum-Schultz, KOTM's Community Liaison presented at the NE LHIN Aboriginal Summit, “A New Health Environment” that was held in North Bay on May 14 and 15. 

From Northeastern Ontario LHIN 13 web site

 Thunder Bay Youth Rally May 19, 2008.

 A shuttle bus will be departing at 9:00 am from Victoriaville Centre, 600 Victoria Avenue East, Archibald entrance. People who require a ride to the correctional centre are asked to be at Victoriaville at 8:30 am.

9:00 am   Leaving for the Correctional Centre

10:00 am - 12:00 pm  Youth Rally

12:30 pm -   4:00 pm  Youth Forum @ Fort William Community Centre, Fort William Reserve