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Apology for Indian Residential Schools requires action on First Nation education

AFN press release

AFN National Chief Honours Third Anniversary of Apology for Residential Schools: Says Education is the Way Forward

OTTAWA, June 10, 2011 /CNW/ - Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today honoured the three-year anniversary of the Government of Canada's apology for the Indian residential school system, stating that First Nation education is a cornerstone of reconciliation between First Nations and all Canadians.

Account Clerk Job Opportunity with Keewaytinook Okimakanak

Keewaytinook Okimakanak

Accounting Clerk

KOSSS Office Support Worker for position supporting First Nation students in Thunder Bay

KOSSS Office Support Worker

KOSSS On Call Workers required for supporting First Nation students in Thunder Bay

KOSSS On-Call workers

Requirements

KOSS Student Counsellor position supporting First Nation students in Sioux Lookout

Keewaytinook Okimakanak
Secondary Student Services (KOSSS)

Fort Severn, Mishkeegogamang, North Spirit Lake First Nation ICT stories at conferences

From http://videocom.knet.ca  

VideoCom researchers and co-authors participated in the panel on ICT in First Nations at the annual Canadian Communication Association (CCA) conference in Fredericton in June. 

Kerri Gibson, Jason Woodman Simmonds and Susan O'Donnell made presentations based on their VideoCom research, and Rob McMahon presented from the First Mile research.

Growth Plan for Northern Ontario, 2011 inviting northern reps to ThinkNorth II

A progress update on the Growth Plan for Northern Ontario, 2011 sent on behalf of Cal McDonald, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry and Victor Severino, A/Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Infrastructure. 

Federal government budget forces First Nations to wait for adequate funding for change

AFN Press Release

AFN National Chief Responds to Federal Budget - Continues Call for Stable and Sustainable Approach to Supporting First Nations

OTTAWA, June 6, 2011 /CNW/ - Following today's federal Budget announcement, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo continued his call for an equitable, stable and sustainable funding approach to support and improve the quality of life for First Nations in Canada.

Federal government's throne speech delivers some cautious hope for First Nations

Click here for a PDF copy of the Throne Speech

From APTN.ca

Conservatives want to ‘renew and deepen’ relationship with ‘Aboriginal peoples’

APTN National News - June 3, 2011