First Nation youth share their stories and are role models at AFN Youth Summit in Winnipeg
November 1, 2007 - 4:44am | by brianbeatonAFN press release ...
Assembly of First Nations Announces Winners of all-expense paid trip to National First Nations Youth Summit in Winnipeg
OTTAWA, Oct. 29, 2007
The Assembly of First Nations and the AFN Youth Council are pleased to announce the names of nine First Nations youth essay writers who have won an all-expense paid trip to the 3rd First Nations National Youth Summit, being held in Winnipeg, October 30 to November 1, 2007.
Webequie First Nation launching site for 600 sq km of mining exploration in James Bay region
October 31, 2007 - 9:45pm | by brianbeatonPress release ...
MacDonald Closes Strategic $10 Million Brokered Financing With Key Mining Individuals-Preparation Underway for November Drill Program
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Oct. 31, 2007) - MacDonald Mines Exploration Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:BMK)
The $10,000,000 private placement financing previously announced on October 26, 2007 has been completed.
Pelican Falls First Nations High School Co-op Ed club reports on careers gathering in Montreal
October 31, 2007 - 9:26pm | by brianbeatonUpdates from PFFNHS Co-op Club while visiting Montreal ...
From Dennis Wesley, Oct 29
Sup! my name`s Dennis Wesley, one of the lucky students from Pelican to go to Montreal! Yesterday was fun because i got the chance to go shopping and sightseeing in the beautiful city of Montreal. It`s great! The horse carridge ride was fun but really cold. anyways, this is my heads-up on the trip so far and you will be hearing from us. Peace out
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Equay-wuk offers Early Childhood Education Diploma program by distance education
October 30, 2007 - 1:49pm | by AnonymousEarly Childhood Education Diploma Program By Distance Education
Sponsored by Equay-wuk (Women's Group)
Are you interested in earning a diploma in Early Childhood Education while living in your community?
Michael Bryant appointed minister of the new Ontario Aboriginal Affairs ministry
October 30, 2007 - 9:19am | by brianbeatonAlong with the new ministry of Aboriginal Affairs, Michael Gravelle becomes the new Minister of Northern Development and Mines.
Our Story writing contest announces 2007 winning authors and posts stories by young Aboriginal writers
October 30, 2007 - 9:02am | by AnonymousOur Story - Aboriginal Writing Challenge ...
The third annual Canadian Aboriginal Writing Challenge was another great year of creative short stories from Aboriginal youth across the country. More than 125 essays were submitted in the 14-18 and 19-29 age category. The Dominion Institute and the projects partners would like to thank all the participants and congratulate the top 10 winning authors in each age category.
Pelican Falls First Nations High School Co-op Club travels to career fair in Montreal
October 29, 2007 - 6:06am | by brianbeatonBonjour
Three KO members are a part of a group of 11 attending an Aboriginal Career Fair in Montreal, QC.
Day 1 of 5, included being inspired by our NAN leadership in Thunder Bay. Deputy Chiefs Fiddler and Waboose shared their insight into the future career needs in the territory at DFC. The group was hosted by DFC Student Council members, teachers Grace and Tesa Fiddler.
Then the group jetted off to Montreal, QC.
Ontario government to create a separate ministry for Aboriginal affairs with its own minister
October 29, 2007 - 6:00am | by brianbeatonMcGuinty follows up on Ipperwash recommendations
The Canadian Press
TORONTO — Premier Dalton McGuinty is expected to appoint a stand-alone minister of aboriginal affairs as part of his new cabinet Tuesday, giving greater profile to native issues in a time of escalating land disputes, occupations and deteriorating infrastructure on some Ontario reserves.
KI First Nation leaders travel to disputed lands for traditional activities
October 28, 2007 - 10:22am | by brianbeatonKitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug leaders left for the site of the exploratory drilling on Saturday to begin a series of traditional practices. The picture below shows community elders gathering and praying for the community leaders as they begin their efforts to develop their traditional territories according to their traditional laws. Click here for additional pictures.
Aroland, Kingfisher and Wunnumin Lake First Nations partner to purchase Landmark Inn, Thunder Bay
October 27, 2007 - 10:26am | by brianbeatonFirst Nations group seals the deal on Landmark Inn
10/26/2007
It was truly a landmark real estate acquisition for a group of three First Nation communities when they closed the deal for the Landmark Inn on Friday.
Following years of discussion and consultation a purchase agreement for the Thunder Bay hotel was signed by the Aroland, Kingfisher, and Wunnumin Lake First Nations.
