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Over hundred forest fires across northwestern Ontario is affecting remote First Nations
July 19, 2011 - 10:47am | by brianbeatonForest Fire from Musselwhite Mine airstrip - July 19, 2011
Forest Fire from Sandy Lake First Nation as full evacution ordered - July 19, 2011
Visit http://sandylake.firstnation.ca for more updates
Financing options from CMHC Loan Insurance for First Nation on-reserve housing
July 18, 2011 - 4:10pm | by brianbeatonPress release
Opening New Doors to Homeownership On-Reserve: CMHC Loan Insurance Helps First Nations Access Housing Financing Options
Ottawa, Ontario - July 15, 2011 - Having a safe, affordable place to call home is about more than four walls and a roof. A home is an important source of pride and is essential to the health and well-being of families and communities across the country.
Pikangikum First Nation research by coroner highlights education as issue in youth suicides
July 18, 2011 - 6:08am | by brianbeatonOnt. coroner examines spate of First Nation youth suicides
The Canadian Press - Jul. 17, 2011
Four more First Nations in Ontario sign on with the First Nations Market Housing Fund
July 16, 2011 - 3:08pm | by brianbeatonPress release
Honouring the Waters Indigenous Water Conference July 18 to 21 in Sault Ste Marie online
July 16, 2011 - 7:01am | by brianbeatonChiefs of Ontario - Media Advisory
Bell's proposed usage-based billing model could force ISP's to pay more for transport
July 15, 2011 - 6:15am | by brianbeatonMatawa First Nations form united front to protect natural resources and territories
July 15, 2011 - 6:11am | by brianbeatonPress Release
First Nation declares opposition to nuclear waste storage anywhere in traditional territory
July 14, 2011 - 9:18pm | by brianbeatonFrom tbnewswatch.com
First Nation chief declares opposition to nuclear waste storage
Lac Seul First Nation is making it clear they do not want nuclear waste moving through their traditional territory.
This could cause problems for some area towns, like Ignace, that are exploring the idea of becoming a host repository. Chief Clifford Bull says despite what other communities might want, they aren't budging.
Lac Seul First Nation constructing community arena and training centre in Frenchman’s Head
July 14, 2011 - 9:07pm | by brianbeaton
Lac Seul First Nation to Construct Community Arena in Frenchman’s Head |
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Lakehead U receives approval and funding to launch law school with focus on aboriginal law
July 14, 2011 - 7:03pm | by brianbeaton