Spreading AIDS epidemic among First Nation people result of poverty, poor education and support
February 10, 2008 - 7:21am | by brianbeatonAIDS advocates call for support as epidemic grows in aboriginal communities
By Stephen Hui - February 8, 2008
As the number of aboriginal people living with HIV and AIDS in Canada grows, efforts to address the situation should consider the social factors, such as poverty, behind the epidemic, advocates say.
Housing shortage results in NAPS reassigning police officer from Marten Falls First Nation
February 9, 2008 - 6:20am | by brianbeatonNAN press release ...
NAN ANNOUNCES CRITICAL HOUSING SHORTAGE FOR NAPS OFFICERS AFTER FIRE DESTROYS HOME
THUNDER BAY, ON - February 9, 2008: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Stan Beardy is appalled by the ongoing housing shortage for NAPS officers, following a fire in Marten Falls First Nation that destroyed the old age home in which a Nishnawbe-Aski Police Services (NAPS) officer was staying, resulting in the officer being removed from the community and temporarily re-assigned.
First Nations education attacked in latest stories from "rethinking the reserves" series
February 8, 2008 - 6:39am | by brianbeatonCOO and Ontario enter into agreement for distribution of provincial gaming revenues
February 7, 2008 - 3:41pm | by brianbeatonONTARIO MINISTRY OF ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS and CHIEFS OF ONTARIO press release ...
Chiefs In Ontario And The Province Forging A New Relationship - Improving Quality of Life In First Nations Communities Across The Province
THUNDER BAY, ON, Feb. 7 /CNW/ - First Nations Chiefs from across Ontario voted in favour of an historic agreement today that will result in improvements in quality of life and will strengthen First Nations communities in Ontario.
Annual Men's Hockey & Ladies/Youth Tournament 2008 in NIbinamik First Nation
February 6, 2008 - 3:41pm | by AnonymousNibinamik Sports & Recreation
Presents
Annual Men's Hockey Tournament
March 4 - 8, 2008
Entry Fee: $800.00
Looking for Youth opinions about living in the north on new North3 website
February 6, 2008 - 6:31am | by Anonymous
The International Institute for Sustainable Development, in partnership with the Canadian Embassy
Invite to roundtable discussion on creating an urban reserve in Sioux Lookout
February 5, 2008 - 10:36pm | by brianbeatonMunicipality of Sioux Lookout
Round Table Discussion on Urban Reserves
The Municipality of Sioux Lookout in conjunction with the Economic Development Commission’s Urban Reserve Sub-committee will host a Round Table Discussion on Urban Reserves with Guest Speaker, Laurent Mougeot, Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association.
Life challenges for First Nation youth theme of upcoming free workshop at Lakehead University
February 5, 2008 - 8:15am | by brianbeatonEveryone Working Together: Pathways to respect and understanding with Indigenous Youth
Maamaw anokiidaa: Ge-izh-bimi-mino-wiijiiwakwaa ayaangwaamiziiwining anishinaabesak
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Bora Laskin Lecture Theatre (BL 1001)
Faculty of Education, Lakehead University Thunder Bay, Ontario
Sandy Lake First Nation host radio bingo fundrasiser
February 4, 2008 - 4:30pm | by AnonymousRADIO BINGO
FEB 16/08
$10, 000 JACKPOT
Invite to 3rd Annual Derek Kakegamic Memorial Hockey Tournament in Sandy Lake First Nation
February 4, 2008 - 4:24pm | by Anonymous3rd Annual Derek Kakegamic Memorial Hockey Tournament
February 20 - 23, 2008
Sandy Lake First Nation
Entry Fee: $2000.00
