First Nation chiefs of Nishnawbe Aski Nation discusss land use with Aboriginal Affairs minister
November 13, 2007 - 8:47pm | by brianbeatonLand use tops NAN talks in Timmins; New Aboriginal affairs minister in attendance for discussions
Michael Peeling - Nov 13, 2007
Ontario's first dedicated Minister of Aboriginal Affairs meets with the community leaders of Nishnawbe Aski Nation today in Timmins at an annual gathering to discuss the future of Native issues in Northern Ontario.
Kee Kee Tooh Anishnawbe 24 Hour Help Line
November 12, 2007 - 11:24pm | by AnonymousBooshoo! Wacheeay! Aneen! We are the new KEE KEE TOOH ANISHNAWBE HELP LINE!! We have started a telephone help line specifically for Anishnawbe. It gives you the opportunity to talk to someone when you need to. The operators are trained professionals and the network will grow in time, but we are here for you.
Health Canada tries to silence doctor of First Nation cancer cases linked to oil industry contaminants
November 12, 2007 - 12:00pm | by brianbeatonFeds are targeting me for reporting cancer-pollution link: whistle-blower - Doctor blames contamination on oil patch
MIKE DE SOUZA, CanWest News Service
Nov 12, 2007
John O'Connor first suspected something was wrong a few years ago, after the family physician discovered a rare form of cancer in a small northern Alberta community of 1,200 people.
One Laptop Per Child foundation offers 15 day opening to GIVE ONE, GET ONE laptop
November 12, 2007 - 10:11am | by brianbeatonUnited Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues 2008 spring session open for registrations
November 12, 2007 - 7:54am | by brianbeatonFrom UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Is Now Open web site ...
Pre-registration for the Seventh Session of the United Nations
Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Is Now Open
Special theme: Climate change, bio-cultural diversity and livelihoods: the stewardship role of indigenous peoples and new challenges
Kelowna accord for First Nations remains on Liberal's plans for reducing poverty in Canada
November 11, 2007 - 9:36am | by brianbeatonDion sets sights on ending poverty
Allison Hanes , CanWest News Service - November 10, 2007
TORONTO -- Liberal Leader Stephane Dion on Friday declared "war on poverty" in a major campaign-style policy announcement he vowed will create a "greener, richer, fairer" Canada.
Ontario's Smart Systems for Health Agency team visits K-Net to discuss connectivity in First Nations
November 10, 2007 - 9:19am | by brianbeaton
Lonnie Bergstein (Director, Product Marketing) and Adam Mazer (Business Manager for LHINs 13 and 14) traveled to Sioux Lookout for meetings with the K-Net team about broadband connectivity in First Nation and Aboriginal health programs and organizations across Ontario.
First Nations SchoolNet panel at "Sharing Our Success" conference to highlight successful IT use in schools
November 10, 2007 - 7:53am | by brianbeatonPress release
Schools model success for Aboriginal students
KELOWNA, BC, Nov. 8 /CNW/ - A groundbreaking national conference to be held in Winnipeg, November 23-24 promises to be a powerful catalyst for increasing achievement for Aboriginal students.
Campaign for federal and provincial governments to adopt a child-first principle underway
November 9, 2007 - 4:26pm | by brianbeatonPress Release from Advisory Council for Women
Treat the children first - Figure out who to bill later!
Encourage federal and provincial governments to adopt a child-first principle - Jordan’s Principle - to resolving jurisdictional disputes involving the care of First Nations children.
AFN offers a Special School MEAL PILOT PROGRAM PACKAGE for First Nations
November 9, 2007 - 10:22am | by brianbeatonASSEMBLY OF FIRST NATIONS BULLETIN - A Communiqué from National Chief Phil Fontaine
November 6, 2007
The Assembly of First Nations issues regular updates on the National Chief’s activities and work underway at the national office. More information can be found on the AFN’s website at www.afn.ca.
