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Northern First Nations Hockey
PRESENTS
2007 Hockey Tournament
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7th Annual
 
Sioux Lookout Memorial Arena
Sioux Lookout, Ontario
March 12 - 18, 2007

First Teams to submit 50% deposit of the entry fee by Feb. 15, 2007 will be accepted

Final payment must be submitted by March 1, 2007

ENTRY FEE $2000.00

For more information, please contact:   

Margaret Kenequanash Cell: (807) 737-9796
   Fax: (807) 737-1208

A-side Champions $18000.00
Runners-up      12000.00
B-side  Champions     5000.00
Runners-up          4000.00
C-side  Champions      3000.00
Runners-up           2000.00

Committee Members:
Jack Mckay
Raymond Beardy
Sam Mamakwa

For further information check out the website:   www.firstnationshockey.ca
    
6 DAYS OF 32 FIRST NATIONS FINEST HOCKEY, AT IT’S BEST

Update - Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Program

New application deadline - May 1st, 2007

This important new program is moving forward.  To date, 19 applicants have been recommended to Brock University for admission.  Between now and May 1st, the Program Management Committee hopes to find 11 more qualified candidates.  Anyone with Grade 12 (or the GED) and is interested in a career in education, is encouraged to apply.

The start date for the program has been delayed to the fall of 2007 by which time the accreditation process will be complete.  This is a community-based program.  First year courses will be face-to-face in Sioux Lookout - three weeks in November, February, May and July for a total of 12 weeks.  In the following years, the program will be a mixture of both face-to-face and distance education courses so that students will spend less time away from their communities.

Those interested can get the application forms from Brian Hawker  bhawker@nnec.on.ca .  Email is the best way to communicate with the B.Ed. office but applicants are welcome to call Brian toll free at  1-877-636-0667, ext. 25.

Why not think about it?  If you enjoy learning, you could become a fully qualified teacher and also eligible for other careers in education - adult education, curriculum development, youth worker, recreation planning and so on.   This program emphasizes both First Nations' values, culture and languages while giving teacher candidates the academic skills to teach anywhere in the province of Ontario.

Do you have questions?  Email or call Brian.  Do it now!

Brian Hawker, M.A.
Coordinator, B.Ed. Program
Northern Nishnawbe Education Council
P.O. Box 1419, 21 King Street
Sioux Lookout, ON, P8T 1B9

(807) 737-8859, ext. 25
toll free 1-877-636-0667, ext. 25
fax: (807) 737-2769
cell: (807) 737-0734

From http://www.cbc.ca/cp/health/070125/x012515A.html

Ontario targets aboriginal youth to reduce smoking rates among teens

Thursday, January 25, 2007 - Canadian Press: KEITH LESLIE

TORONTO (CP) - The number of aboriginal youth in Canada who smoke is three to four times higher than those of non-aboriginal teens, but the federal government is not helping Ontario's efforts to curb their tobacco use, Health Promotion Minister Jim Watson said Thursday.

Statistics from a 2003 Canada-wide survey found 61 per cent of aboriginal girls between ages 15 and 17 smoke, compared with the provincial average of 15 per cent, while 47 per cent of aboriginal boys smoke, compared with 13 per cent of non-aboriginal males in the same age group.

Other figures from Health Canada show the majority of aboriginal adults smoke, and that 52 per cent of them picked up the habit between the ages of 13 and 16.

Watson said Ontario's smoke-free strategy is being hindered by the federal government's refusal to stop reserves from passing their own bylaws allowing smoking.

"The feds indicated they're not prepared to take action to allow enforcement of these kinds of laws, which is regrettable," Watson said.

"The challenge we face is that this is larger than simply a health issue - it's a constitutional issue."

Dr. Malcolm King of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research said aboriginal youth smoking rates are a concern, and suggested the teens themselves would be the best ones to devise a public awareness campaign to help their peers kick the habit.

King also said Ontario would be wise to stick to its plan to work with aboriginal communities and forget about trying to get Ottawa to enforce a smoking ban on reserves.

"It's probably going to be more rewarding to work with First Nations and convince them to take the action that they need rather than externally imposing regulations," King said from Edmonton.

"From what I've seen, those kinds of approaches don't generally work that well."

Watson visited an aboriginal health centre in downtown Toronto on Thursday to announce a public awareness campaign that will target young aboriginals with radio spots as well as pamphlets and posters in five languages.

"One of the things that we have not done a good job of in the past is communicating in the language of the people we're trying to reach," he said.

"The federal government could be more co-operative, but at the end of the day, if we can't get their co-operation we will work with First Nations and aboriginal communities, like we are with this program."

Fiona Blondin of Anishinawbe Health Toronto said aboriginal teenagers need to be made aware of the dangers of tobacco and second-hand smoke.

"Our experience leads us to believe that there's a real overwhelming need in our community for prevention and for campaigns that focus in on prevention," Blondin said.

Dan Waboose, who performed a traditional drum ceremony at Watson's announcement, noted aboriginals have a long history of using tobacco in ceremonies, but said young people shouldn't confuse those spiritual uses with the abuse of commercial tobacco products.

"Modern cigarettes are filled with many, many toxins and poisons," Waboose said.

"It's important that we teach our people about tobacco."

The government says tobacco-related diseases cost the Ontario health-care system at least $1.7 billion annually.

Dr. John McLaughlin of Cancer Care Ontario said the public awareness campaign will be a critical step towards convincing young aboriginals about the dangers of smoking.

"This plan and the communities of aboriginal people have really helped to define new ways of thinking about the problem and helping us to deal with it," McLaughlin said.

"The use of commercial tobacco is the cause of more preventable deaths than anything else."

Tobacco companies complain they've been losing business to illegal cigarette sales, and say almost all black-market smokes sold in Canada are manufactured on aboriginal reserves.

Watson said Ontario has taken "a much more aggressive stand" in cracking down on illegal cigarette sales and manufacturing on reserves, "but clearly we still have a challenge with tobacco leaving the reserve and illegal tobacco products."

Ontario is also organizing an aboriginal tobacco strategy youth summit in Toronto in March to develop action plans to fight smoking.

AFN press release ...

Partnerships for Prosperity: National Chief Phil Fontaine Signs Memorandums of Understanding at National Aboriginal Economic Development Symposium in Saskatoon

OTTAWA, Jan. 24 - Assembly of First Nations National Chief Phil Fontaine signed Memorandums of Understanding with Bell Canada and Siemens Canada at the AFN's Corporate Challenge Dinner last night in Saskatoon.

"In order to close the gap in poverty, First Nations must build partnerships for prosperity with corporate Canada," said National Chief Fontaine. "These Memorandums of Understanding with Bell Canada and Siemens Canada are a significant signal that two of the world's largest companies recognize the potential economic benefits of working closely with First Nations.

"The First Nations population is growing at a rate twice as fast as the rest of Canada," noted the National Chief. "Half of our population of 750,000 is 23 years of age or younger. We must take the initiatives now to create opportunities for this generation, and for our children, in order to break the cycle of poverty and despair that seems to grow worse each day."

The National Chief has challenged corporate Canada to establish, enhance, and increase their activities with First Nations governments and business in order to fully realize employment and economic growth potentials. "I know some of original partners like Adobe, Grand River Enterprises, SIXTech Information Management, Encana and Enbridge join with me in welcoming the latest partners to our corporate table."

"We are very pleased to be working with National Chief Fontaine and the Assembly of First Nations on initiating new projects and partnerships," said Gary Cameron, Vice President Professional Services, Bell ICT Solutions. "In particular, we believe that the ability of First Nations, government and the private sector to harness information technology will ultimately create significant and sustainable economic development opportunities for First Nations."

Added Frank Suraci, Aboriginal Relations Manager for Siemens Canada: "We are very excited to be working closely in partnership with First Nations communities and the AFN. We want to help realize the unlimited potentials of a growing First Nations' population in developing socio-economic programs and technology infrastructure that will enhance wellness, economic development and community growth."

Ken Hill, CEO of SIXTech stated: "Bringing our partner Adobe, one of the world's largest software companies to the AFN's corporate table a year ago was a real accomplishment and I am thrilled to see so many other corporations now accepting the National Chief's challenge. These companies can all make a positive difference in First Nations communities and I look forward to contributing to the success of the National Chief's vision."

"We look forward to many more companies - large and small - accepting our Corporate Challenge," commented the National Chief. "I look forward to reporting upon significant progress in the months and years and to come."

The Assembly of First Nations is the national organization representing First Nations citizens in Canada.

For further information: ON-SITE: Nancy Pine, Communications Advisor, Office of the National Chief, Cell: (613) 298-6382 or npine@afn.ca;. Bryan Hendry, AFN, A/Communications Director, (613) 241-6789 ext. 229 or Cell: (613) 293-6106, bhendry@afn.ca.

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Federal government press release ...

Canada's new Government Signs Agreement with Siemens to Increase Aboriginal Employment and Economic Opportunities

SASKATOON (January 24, 2007) – Rod Bruinooge, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians, and Frank Suraci, Director of the Aboriginal Sector at Siemens Canada Limited, on behalf of President and CEO Guenther Scholz, today signed an agreement to work together on the development of a partnership for Aboriginal employment.

"Canada's New Government is proud to sign an Aboriginal Workplace Partnership agreement with Siemens Canada, which will recruit, retain and promote Aboriginal employees," said Parliamentary Secretary Bruinooge. "By partnering with Siemens, we will be providing opportunities for Aboriginal people to enter careers in business, science and the skilled trades."

The parties agree to work together to generate opportunities that can provide mutual benefits for Aboriginal people, the Government of Canada and Siemens Canada. They will focus on identifying and working to eliminate barriers in the workplace that limit Aboriginal employment opportunities, and supporting career and business development projects for Aboriginal youth.

"Our strategy considers not only the technologies required for clean water, health care, telehealth and wireless connectivity, but also requires Siemens to build local capacities to maintain and operate these systems," said Mr. Scholz. "We are committed to developing infrastructure that fosters employment, economic development and community growth."

Today's signing took place at the National Symposium on Aboriginal Economic Development, hosted by the Province of Saskatchewan, the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations and the Clarence Campeau Development Fund. Indian and Northern Affairs Canada is also a member of the Saskatchewan Government Working Group that organized the event, whose theme is "Excellence in Action: Best Practices in First Nation, Métis and Inuit Economic Development."

The Government of Canada, through the Aboriginal Workforce Participation Initiative (AWPI), promotes employment partnership agreements throughout the country. AWPI is part of the federal government's commitment to help Aboriginal people build stronger, healthier and more self-reliant communities by increasing their participation in the labour market.

Siemens is one of the largest and most diversified companies in the world, providing innovations in areas such as automation and control, power, transportation, medical, information and communications, and lighting. In Canada, Siemens is headquartered in Mississauga, Ont., with more than 7,500 employees located in 76 offices and seven major manufacturing facilities.

For more information, please contact:

Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Media Relations at (819) 953-1160

Backgrounder - Aboriginal Workforce Participation Initiative

Don Paterson, Chairman of the Board of Directors of TBayTel along with Peter Diedrich, President and CEO of TBayTel and Kevin Burns, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing travelled to Balmertown for an afternoon and evening with the chiefs and staff at Keewaytinook Okimakanak.

To see photos, click here.

Welcome, Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre is pleased to provide you with the latest update on the New Hospital Project that was prepared in December 2006.Viewers have an option to view the power point presentation in the following Languages : English, Oji-Cree, and Ojibway.

Wahgoshig First Nation and Apollo Gold press release ...

Apollo Gold and Wahgoshig First Nation Announce Entry into a Memorandum of Understanding

    DENVER, January 23 /CNW/ - Apollo Gold Corporation ("Apollo" or the "Company") (TSX: APG) (AMEX: AGT) and the Wahgoshig First Nation ("Wahgoshig") announced today that they have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (the "MOU") with regard to the Company's Black Fox project.

    The Black Fox project, located near Matheson, Ontario, Canada, was acquired by the Company in 2002 and lies within lands to which the Wahgoshig asserts treaty and aboriginal rights. The Black Fox project is currently in the permitting and feasibility stage, which we expect to be completed in 2007.

    The Company believes that the MOU establishes the foundation for a positive and mutually beneficial relationship between the Wahgoshig and Apollo by setting out interim provisions which will apply while the Black Fox project is still in the advanced exploration stage. These provisions include such measures as training, ongoing communication, a good faith financial contribution and, subject to approval of the Toronto Stock Exchange and the American Stock Exchange, an issuance of a nominal amount of the Company's common shares to the Wahgoshig. Negotiations toward an Impact Benefit Agreement ("IBA") will commence if and when the Apollo Board of Directors decides to move from exploration to production at the Black Fox project. The MOU outlines the agenda and the process for conducting the IBA negotiations, which will include, among other things, such topics as employment, training, business opportunities and financial compensation.

    "This is a significant agreement for our First Nation," said Chief David Babin. "It provides some immediate benefits which we appreciate, but more importantly from our perspective, it includes a commitment to negotiate a comprehensive agreement should the project move to the operations phase."

    The President and CEO of Apollo, R. David Russell, agreed: "We see this MOU as the beginning of a positive and continuing relationship with the Wahgoshig community. During the course of our negotiations, we have become aware of the importance and the benefits of working cooperatively with the Wahgoshig First Nation."

    Maurice J. Kistabish, who acted as head negotiator for Wahgoshig on the MOU negotiations, confirmed the Wahgoshig First Nation's intent of negotiating similar agreements with other resource companies operating in Wahgoshig traditional lands. Mr. Kistabish stated, "The agreement with Apollo is an important first step for our community. We consider it a precedent for our discussions with other companies in the area, and we are hopeful that they will show the same respect and cooperation in accommodating our interests as Apollo has demonstrated."

    Apollo Gold Corporation

    Apollo is a gold mining and exploration Company with a mine in Montana, the Black Fox advanced stage development project in Ontario, Canada, and the Huizopa Project, an early stage exploration project in the Sierra Madres in Chihuahua, Mexico.

Ontario government press release ...

McGuinty Government Invests In New Strategy To Improve Aboriginal Student Achievement - First Nations, Métis And Inuit Students To Benefit

    SAULT STE. MARIE, ON, Jan. 23 /CNW/ - The Ontario government is launching an Aboriginal Education Strategy that includes a new education framework and an initial $6 million investment to improve achievement for First Nations, Métis and Inuit students, Education Minister Kathleen Wynne announced today.

    "We are committed to reaching every student," said Wynne. "And our new education strategy has been designed to help improve opportunities for First Nations, Métis and Inuit students - whether they live in remote areas or in urban centres."

    A key part of the strategy is the new First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education Policy Framework, which will set the foundation for improving achievement among Aboriginal students in provincially funded schools.

    "This new strategy is part of Ontario's new approach to building relationships with Aboriginal communities and creating a better future for First Nations, Métis and Inuit children and youth," said Minister Responsible for Aboriginal Affairs David Ramsay. "The framework is an important part of that strategy, as a foundation for improving opportunities for Aboriginal students."

    The framework includes plans to:

• Improve literacy and numeracy skills
• Increase the number of Aboriginal staff working in school boards
• Encourage more parents to get involved in their children's education
• Further integrate Aboriginal content and perspectives throughout the Ontario curriculum to increase knowledge and awareness among all students.

    "The Ontario government's new policy framework is a positive first step towards recognizing and meeting the educational needs of First Nations students within the Ontario school system," said Angus Toulouse, Ontario Regional Chief from Chiefs of Ontario. "We look forward to working with the Ontario government on the implementation of this framework."

    In addition to the framework, the Ontario government is investing $6 million to support capacity-building efforts within school boards and build partnerships with Aboriginal communities and organizations.

    "We are pleased that the Métis Nation was given the opportunity to provide feedback on the framework," said Tony Belcourt, President of the Métis Nation of Ontario. "It's great that this framework has the potential to help so many students achieve their future aspirations, and that it was given such broad consultation."

    "The new framework and accompanying funding is intended to provide support to the education system to improve the academic achievement of First Nations, Métis and Inuit students," said Mario Turco, Director of Education, Algoma District School Board. "This strategy will also benefit non-Aboriginal students as they learn more about the culture and perspectives of Aboriginal peoples in Ontario."

    In addition to the $6 million in funding, the McGuinty government has already invested more than $5 million in initiatives across the province that support Aboriginal student success, including:

• $2.3 million for Aboriginal Student-Focused Student Success Projects
• $650,000 annually for Alternative Secondary School Programs in Native Friendship Centres
• $50,000 to train teachers on Aboriginal perspectives in the revised elementary and secondary curriculum.

    "We are committed to strengthening Aboriginal voices and involvement in education, and to ensuring our First Nations, Métis and Inuit students have every opportunity for success," said Wynne. "By working with Aboriginal peoples and communities, we are delivering excellence in education for all of Ontario's students."

                              www.edu.gov.on.ca
                           www.ontario.ca/progress

Backgrounder - ABORIGINAL EDUCATION STRATEGY

    The Ontario government is dedicated to excellence in publicly funded education for all students and recognizes the need to develop specific strategies to meet the needs of Ontario's First Nations, Métis and Inuit students in provincially funded schools.

    Ontario's new Aboriginal Education Strategy will help support learning and achievement for Aboriginal students. The strategy will also help raise awareness about First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples' cultures, histories and perspectives in schools.

    The new strategy is in line with the commitments made in Ontario's New Approach to Aboriginal Affairs, released in spring 2005, which envisions prosperous and healthy Aboriginal communities that will create a better future for Aboriginal children and youth.

    Part of this new approach included a commitment to working together with Aboriginal organizations and communities to improve achievement among Aboriginal children and youth.

    Investment in Aboriginal Education

    The $6 million investment will provide funding for initiatives that support Aboriginal student success, such as:

• Regional capacity-building efforts within school boards
• Partnerships with Aboriginal communities and organizations to develop strategies to support Aboriginal student achievement
• A resource that summarizes expectations in the revised curriculum that incorporates perspectives of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples
• Joint capacity building workshops with school boards, First Nations and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada on tuition agreements and education funding.

    This in addition to more than $5 million that has already been invested in initiatives across the province that support Aboriginal student success, including:

• $2.3 million for Aboriginal Student-Focused Student Success Projects
• $650,000 annually for Alternative Secondary School Programs in Native Friendship Centres
• $50,000 to train teachers on Aboriginal perspectives in the revised elementary and secondary curriculum

    First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education Policy Framework

    The First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education Policy Framework will be the foundation for delivering quality education to all First Nations, Métis and Inuit students in Ontario.

    The framework includes strategies for schools and school boards that will boost Aboriginal student achievement and close the gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students.

    These strategies include resources to support teaching strategies that are appropriate to Aboriginal learner needs, increasing the number of Aboriginal staff working in school boards, and improving literacy and numeracy skills among Aboriginal students.

    In addition, the framework sets out strategies to encourage more parent involvement, build capacity within school boards to build partnerships with Aboriginal communities and organizations, and to integrate First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples' histories, cultures and perspectives throughout the Ontario curriculum to increase knowledge and awareness among all students.

    Through regional consultations with school boards and school authorities, Aboriginal communities and organizations, and other education stakeholders, nearly 500 people provided feedback on the framework.

    As part of the Ontario government's Aboriginal Education Strategy, the framework and investment will help create a school environment that encourages Aboriginal student engagement and achievement.

For further information: Michelle Despault, Minister's Office, (416) 212-3747; Patricia MacNeil, Communications Branch, (416) 325-2676; Public Inquiries: (416) 325-2929 or 1-800-387-5514, TTY: 1-800-263-2892

Ontario government press release ...

McGuinty Government Supporting Grandparents Who Care For Vulnerable Grandchildren

Extended Family, Community Members May Be Eligible For Support

NIAGARA FALLS, ON, Jan. 23 - Grandparents, extended family members and community members who care for children in need of protection may now be eligible for financial support and services as part of new reforms to Ontario's child well-being and protection system, Minister of Children and Youth Services Mary Anne Chambers announced today.

"Children who are unable to grow up with their parents due to protection concerns should have the opportunity, wherever possible, to grow up with members of their extended families," said Chambers. "Protection of Ontario's children is our number one priority. These new supports and services will encourage and enable grandparents and extended family or community members to provide the stability and security where children are not able to stay with their parents because of safety concerns."

Under the new policy, grandparents and extended family or community members who are looking after a child in the care of a children's aid society (CAS), and who are approved as foster parents, will receive the foster care rate of approximately $900 per month from their local CAS. This includes members of aboriginal communities who are looking after a child under customary care arrangements.

"Some grandparents have told us that they want a system that makes it easier for them to adopt their grandchildren or become their legal guardians or foster parents," said Niagara Falls MPP, Kim Craitor. "As a result of today's announcement, more grandparents and extended family members will be able to provide vulnerable children with caring, secure homes."

Grandparents and extended family or community members caring for Crown wards who obtain legal custody, or who decide to adopt those children, may also be eligible for funding and support services, up to the foster care rate.

The changes also mean that grandparents and extended family or community members looking after children who are in need of protection, but have not been admitted to the formal care of a CAS, could be eligible for emergency financial aid for a variety of needs.

"For a long time, many grandparents and kinship family members have wanted to care for their vulnerable grandchildren and kinship children, however have been unable to do so because they could not get the funding or services they needed," said Betty Cornelius, president of CANGRANDS, a national support group for grandparents and Kinship family members raising kin-children. "We are delighted that the government has listened to those who advocate for kinship children who need care, and the grandparents and extended family or community members who are willing to give them safe, loving, permanent homes to grow up in."

"Grand-Parenting Again Canada has made it a goal for the past 5 years to receive financial support for children living with alternate kin equal to that of foster parents," said Sandra Schoenfeldt, president of Grand-Parenting Again Canada. "Our hope is more children will be able to stay with their family members now that our provincial government is making this commitment."

"We have advocated for over six years for recognition for grandparents raising grandchildren. We see more and more grandparents, many of whom are widows, on fixed incomes taking care of their grandchildren and in desperate need of financial assistance," said Sheila Volchert, spokesperson for Second Chance for Kids. "Today's announcement will finally give grandparents and their grandchildren a more secure future."

These measures are part of the reforms the McGuinty government has made to strengthen Ontario's child well-being and protection system. In February 2006, the government also introduced a kinship regulation to require background checks on all adults in the home where children in need of protection will be living.

Other improvements that came into effect in November 2006 under amendments to the Child and Family Services Act include:

• Increasing the accountability of children's aid societies through an independent and timely complaints process
• Allowing openness arrangements that will make it possible for more children to be adopted while keeping important ties to their birth families and communities
• Emphasizing customary care arrangements that allow Aboriginal children and youth to maintain important cultural and family ties
• Helping to resolve child protection cases outside of the courtroom more quickly through collaborative solutions such as mediation.

For more information :

• Backgrounder - Government Reforms Include Support For Grandparents To Care For Vulnerable Grandchildren
• Questions and Answers - Support for Grandparents Caring for Children in need of Protection

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UNESCO press release ....

Breaking Barriers. Using free and open source software for development - http://www.apdip.net/publications/ict4d/BreakingBarriers.pdf 
 
The successful deployment of free and open source software (FOSS) in projects in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe and Latin America are described on a publication entitled "Breaking Barriers" by UNDP's Asia-Pacific Development Information Programme.

UNESCO, the International Open Source Network (IOSN) and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) of Canada participated in the publication.

Each case study describes the reason for choosing to use FOSS and discusses the development, implementation and impact of the FOSS applications. The benefits obtained and challenges encountered, as well as any valuable lessons learned are also highlighted.

The benefits offered by FOSS have been extremely useful for developing countries around the world. In particular, the ability to obtain FOSS without licensing fees has proven to be beneficial to users in these regions as this makes the use of ICT more affordable to them.

Over the last few years, as FOSS has matured and become more widely accepted, many projects have been carried out that attempt to make use of FOSS to help bring about socio-economic development and empower people in developing countries or regions. Some of these projects are highlighted in the new publication that highlights the benefits obtained and challenges encountered, as well as any valuable lessons learned.

It is hoped that the publication will create greater awareness of the ability of FOSS to empower and help poorer and less developed communities.

The publication includes a DVD containing a 40-minutes version of a documentary on FOSS, entitled "The Codebreakers". This was aired as a BBC World TV documentary in May 2006 featuring a number of projects described in this publication.

This publication is the first in the trilogy of ICT4D Case Studies. Upcoming titles include: "Empowering the Poor: Information and Communications Technology for Governance and Poverty Reduction - A Study of Rural Development Projects in India" and " Exploring New Modalities: Experiences with Information and Communications Technology Interventions in the Asia-Pacific Region - A Review and Analysis of the Pan-Asia ICT R&D Grants Programme".

Bibliographic reference:
Breaking Barriers: The Potential of Free and Open Source Software for Sustainable Human Development - A Compilation of Case Studies from Across the World . - [By] Nah Soo Hoe . -
Bangkok: NUDP-APDIP, Elsevier, 2006 . - 103 pages
ISBN: 81-312-0631-9

Related Links:

• Full text of the publication
• Asia-Pacific Development Information Programme (APDIP)
• International Open Source Network (IOSN)
• International Development Research Centre (IDRC)