Racist media campaign by mining association being challenged by Wahogoshig First Nation and NAN

From Netnewsledger.com

Wahgoshig First Nation - Ontario sending misguided message to First Nations

Written by: NNL Staff on November 7, 2012.

100% use of renewable energy infrastructure replaces dependency on diesel fuel for community

From Geekquinox

Tokelau in the South Pacific becomes first nation to use 100% renewable energy

By | Geekquinox - November 1, 2012

Lac Seul First Nation hosting GarnetsJourney.com Residential School Survivor website launch Nov 8


EVENT: The Chief and Council of the Lac Seul First Nation and the Kwayaciiwin Education Resource Centre, along with website producers, Garnet Angeconeb and Ashley Wright, invite you to witness the official launch of a new website about the Indian Residential School experience.

Keewaytinook Okimakanak Telemedicine team presents at Rural Health Research conference

From http://videocom.firstnation.ca

Orpah McKenzie, KOTM eHealth Director, and Tina Kakepetum-Schultz, KOTM Assistant Director, recently presented a report at the Canadian Rural Health Research conference in Levis, Quebec. The report is based on analysis of our KO-KNET survey by Crystal Kakekaspan and Kerri Gibson. North Spirit Lake Chief Rita Thompson accompanied Orpah and Tina at the Quebec conference and supported their presentation.

Neskantaga First Nation hosting Back to Our Roots Gathering III on November 6-8 2012

REGISTER NOW for BACK TO OUR ROOTS GATHERING III

Sharing and learning workshops to recovery, wellness and relapse prevention for prescription drug abuse.

This 3 day event will be hosted in Neskantaga. 

AFN National Chief Says Work to Move Beyond Indian Act must be Led by First Nations

AFN Press Release

Assembly of First Nations National Chief Says Work to Move Beyond Indian Act must be Led by First Nations

October 19, 2012 (Ottawa, ON) - The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) released the following statement from National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today following yesterday's announcement of Government support for Bill C-428, the Indian Act Amendment and Replacement Act.