Community News
Mishkeegogamang and Saugeen First Nations working together to build electrical grid
September 25, 2011 - 9:34am | by brianbeatonPress Release
First Nation Partnership Formed to Advance Transmission to Pickle Lake Canada NewsWire
DRYDEN, ON, Sept. 23, 2011 /CNW/ - Mishkeegogamang First Nation and the Ojibway Nation of Saugeen First Nation are pleased to announce the formation of an important new energy infrastructure joint venture with Morgan Geare. Sagatay Transmission L.P. was formed to plan and develop a new 230 kV line from Ignace to Pickle Lake. The Government of Ontario has recognized this high-priority project in its Long-Term Energy Plan, released on November 23, 2010.
Health Secretary - KO Health Department Job Opportunity in Balmertown
September 19, 2011 - 2:35pm | by AnonymousHealth Secretary
The Health Secretary will be directly responsible to the Director of Health.
Ø Administrative duties of the health programs administered by KO
Ø Filing, faxing and photocopying for the health department
Ø Organize and prepare travel arrangements for the KO community clients and department staff
Ø Receive and record messages, mail and faxes for health personnel
Ø Receive and record all health department staff and community worker timesheets
Community Dinner & Drum Social at high school in Gingogaming First Nation
September 14, 2011 - 3:39pm | by AnonymousMonday, September 19th, 2011
at 6:00pm All welcome!
Nimiki Migizi Secondary School
100 Balsam Road, Longlac, ON
Lawyers explain how mandatory minimum sentences will unfairly target aboriginals
August 23, 2011 - 9:42pm | by brianbeatonAboriginals will suffer: experts - Bar association fears effects of minimum sentencing
By: Mia Rabson and Alexandra Paul - 08/19/2011
The Canadian Bar Association says aboriginal offenders will bear the brunt of mandatory minimum sentences.
OTTAWA -- Legal experts fear the Harper government's push for mandatory minimum sentences will unfairly target aboriginals.
A friend to First Nations, Jack Layton passing is mourned by all who knew him
August 22, 2011 - 2:24pm | by brianbeatonLack of fire protection in First Nations resulting in deaths, injuries and loss of property
August 21, 2011 - 9:41pm | by brianbeatonFire protection on First Nations woefully inadequate
By Mia Rabson, Winnipeg Free Press August 20, 2011
It was far past bedtime on May 2, 2010 when two little children playing with a lighter set fire to their Long Plain First Nation home in Manitoba.
First Nation corporation rolling out fibre optic cable connecting KI and Wapekeka First Nations
August 20, 2011 - 8:04am | by brianbeatonFirst Nation workers in Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninnuwug began rolling out the Bell Aliant fibre optic cable earlier this week. The fibre cable will replace the existing microwave link connecting the two remote First Nations of KI and Wapekeka in Ontario's far north.
Charlie Hunter is finally laid to rest in Peawanuck First Nation after leaving 37 years before
August 20, 2011 - 7:49am | by brianbeatonBearskin Lake First Nation youth walking to raise awareness of prescription drug abuse
August 19, 2011 - 9:48am | by brianbeatonClick here for a copy of the DONATIONS form and memo
Press release
Residential school survivors of Stirland Lake and Cristal Lake Schools to be compensated
August 18, 2011 - 1:47pm | by brianbeatonNAN press release
