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AFN Press Release ...

AFN applauds anti-poverty strategy for First Nations children and youth

     OTTAWA, Sept. 18 /CNW Telbec/ - National Chief Phil Fontaine is applauding the National Council on Welfare for its denunciation of the harmful decisions and broken promises made by successive governments that have left so many Aboriginal people destitute.

From http://www.kitchenuhmaykoosib.com/id27.html

Letter from Chief Donny Morris to National Chief Phil Fontaine

September 12, 2007

Assembly of First Nations
Trebla Building
473 Albert Street
Suite 810
Ottawa, Ontario
K1R 5B4

Dear National Chief Fontaine,

RE:     Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada Speaking Engagement
          October 12, 2007

From the Anglican Church News  

From the Thunder Bay News Source

Group releases forest industry charter
Tb News Source - 9/17/2007

A pointed message has emerged from a forestry group on the sustainability of the industry in northern Ontario – let the communities have more say in the future of their industry.

From Chiefs of Ontario office ... 

MARATHON-DEMONSTRATION (Awareness-Building Campaign on First Nations Education)

Hello to everyone,

North Spirit Lake First Nation musical group Frantic (http://franticband.myknet.org/) records music with Platinum Gold Records in Winnipeg.

The group consists of four members, Steven Wesley - Guitars/Vocals, Logan Meekis - Guitars, Darren Keno - Bass, Corey Rae - Drums/Percussions.

The small project of 3 songs is the beginning of what will hopefully turn into a full album before the new year. The 3 songs that were recorded are:

From CBC News ...

Tory would sue aboriginal protesters who create disturbance
September 14, 2007 - The Canadian Press

John Tory says he would sue anyone at the site of an ongoing land-claim dispute who creates a disturbance resulting in a "huge public expense."

On Election Day - Oct 10, EVERYONE will be asked to vote on whether YOU want to switch to a new system of electing our Members of the Ontario Legislature called "Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) system" from our current "First Past the Post" system. Make an informed decision ... check out the following web sites to learn more about YOUR choice!!

Heritage Canada Press Release ...

Federal Funding for Festivals to Support Arts And Heritage, Build Stronger Communities

HALIFAX, September 12, 2007 - The Honourable Josée Verner, Minister of Canadian Heritage, Status of Women and Official Languages, today announced how the Government will implement the $30 million in new funding per year provided for in the 2007 Budget to support local arts and heritage activities that involve Canadians in their communities through activities that express, celebrate, and preserve local culture.

All First Nations Youth Invited to Join Together at the 3rd National First Nations Youth Summit

At the 3rd National First Nations Youth Summit, you’ll meet other First Nations youth from Across Canada, share your ideas and help design a Plan of Action for our Youth Leaders for the next five years.

Have some fun!