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First Nations SchoolNet's three thematic videoconference information sessions are now available online in Windows Media format for everyone to view.

Along with INAC's Economic Development Branch and Northern Programs, the First Nations SchoolNet program hosted a series of three thematic videoconference information sessions about rich broadband telecommunication applications addressing the following subjects (click on the session to view):

From the Globe and Mail ...

William land-claims decision contested

JUSTINE HUNTER - December 15, 2007 - VICTORIA -- The federal and B.C. governments yesterday set the stage for an appeal of a landmark native land-claims decision, brushing aside an offer for a temporary truce that would have allowed time to negotiate a settlement out of court.

AFN resolution past at last week's assembly concerning "the free-entry system in the southern N.W.T. should be replaced by land-use plans that show prospectors in advance where development will be welcomed" would be an excellent addition to an overhauled Ontario Mining Act.

From Google News ...

From the Globe and Mail ..

Indigenous people describe real perils of global warming

GEOFFREY YORK - December 14, 2007

NUSA DUA, INDONESIA -- Indigenous people, including Canadian Inuit and Indian leaders, are emerging as some of the top stars of the Bali climate-change conference.

From the Arctic to the South Pacific islands, indigenous people said they are among the first to suffer the worst effects of global warming.

From the The Northern Sun News

Ten First Nation Women Graduate PSW Program

Dec. 5, 2007 - Jennifer Patenaude

Following a graduation ceremony on Thursday, ten First Nation women are now armed with the practical knowledge needed to enter the working world as a home and community care provider.

U.N. declaration becomes law of the land in Bolivia

From the article below:

''From the passage of this declaration,'' Morales continued, ''I feel that the indigenous movement has gone from one of resistance to one of power, but not sectarian, personal, individual or regional power, but to create a power that, at it's core, is a way of living in a community ... it is the power of resolving problems equally for all, not only in Bolivia but in the entire world.

From SooNews.ca

Brent St. Denis introduces Bill to promote Aboriginal History in Schools

December 13, 2007 - It is with great pride Liberal MP Brent St. Denis introduces his bill entitled An Act to promote the teaching of aboriginal history and culture in Canada’s schools.

From CBC News http://www.cbc.ca/canada/ottawa/story/2007/12/13/ontario-econ.html

Ontario targets battered sectors for help

December 13, 2007

Ontario's Liberal government is dishing out new tax cuts for manufacturers and other businesses to boost sectors that have been battered by a high dollar and a slumping U.S. economy.

Press release ... 

Health Council of Canada calls for immediate action to curb the epidemic of chronic health conditions

Richmond, BC - Dec 13, 2007: Canada must strengthen efforts to prevent chronic health conditions and support patients as active partners in their own care, says the Health Council of Canada, adding that if governments act now, they can curb the growing epidemic of chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.