Indian Act Amendment and Replacement Act bill introduced by Conservative MP
June 5, 2012 - 9:50pm | by brianbeatonBill overhauls Indian Act - Tory backbencher introduces law
By: Mia Rabson - June 5, 2012
OTTAWA -- A Conservative backbencher from Saskatchewan introduced a bill Monday that could eventually replace the Indian Act.
Keewaytinook Okimakanak Health Secretary position available in Balmertown
June 5, 2012 - 3:15pm | by AnonymousKeewaytinook Okimakanak Employment Opportunity
Health Secretary
First Nations to be impacted by social assistance cuts by Ontario government
June 4, 2012 - 7:11pm | by brianbeatonCOO Press Release
First Nations in Ontario to be impacted by social assistance cuts
TORONTO, June 4, 2012 /CNW/ - Proposed changes to social assistance funding in the 2012 Ontario budget will cause First Nation communities to slide further into cycles of poverty and dependency, and First Nation Leadership in Ontario are demanding action before it's too late.
Impacts of mercury poison at Grassy Narrows First Nation being ignored by government
June 4, 2012 - 7:06pm | by brianbeatonFrom Kenora Daily Miner and News
River Run flows to Toronto: Impacts of mercury poison at Grassy Narrows First Nation not recognized by government
By Jon Thompson - June 4, 2012
Job Opportunity- O&M Advisor
June 4, 2012 - 2:34pm | by Anonymous|
Operations & Maintenance Advisor
Keewaytinook Okimakanak (Northern Chiefs Council) provides technical services to First Nations communities in remote North-western Ontario.
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Community Resilience viewed as essential value by northerners for their communities to thrive
June 3, 2012 - 6:18pm | by brianbeatonPress Release
Community Resilience is a Security Priority for Northern Canadians
Iqaluit, May 28, 2012-Northern Canadians generally view their community as the focal point of security. The main objective is to meet basic community needs at the local level. A Conference Board of Canada report published by the Centre for the North outlines the concept of community resilience - which Northerners deem as essential for their communities to thrive.
Election of National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations becoming urban versus First Nation
June 3, 2012 - 11:38am | by brianbeatonFirst Nation workfare tying welfare to job training for young people on reserves
June 2, 2012 - 8:44am | by brianbeatonWorkfare for reserves: Tory plan ties benefits for aboriginals to job training
John Ivison - Jun. 1, 2012
The Harper government is planning a workfare program that would oblige young aboriginals on reserves to undertake job training in return for a welfare cheque.
First Nation high school students' deaths in Thunder Bay getting joint inquest with Ontario
June 1, 2012 - 5:48am | by brianbeatonSandy Lake First Nation and NAN mourning the passing of Josias Fiddler, respected elder and leader
May 30, 2012 - 7:53pm | by brianbeatonNAN Press Release
NISHNAWBE ASKI NATION OFFER CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF ELDER JOSIAS FIDDLER
THUNDER BAY, ON - May 30, 2012: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Stan Beardy offered his condolences today on behalf of NAN Executive Council to the community and family of Elder Josias Fiddler, a tireless community activist and active member of the NAN Elders Council.
