Community News
Legacy support systems "obsolete and deficient" for telecom in remote First Nations
May 15, 2011 - 6:57am | by brianbeatonThe following two articles highlight how decision-makers in the United States are recognizing and confronting the realities and challenges involved in serving remote and rural First Nations. It would be nice if Canada could demonstrate the same type of leadership and vision instead of tying First Nations to 200 year old legacy Indian Act legislation (making Section 28-2 resolutions a requirement) as First Nation leaders attempt to work to construct the infrastructure and create digital opportunities in their communities.
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NOHFC provides funding for northern winter road development and improved cell service
May 14, 2011 - 8:48am | by brianbeatonMNDMF press release
New Road And Cell Infrastructure Brings North Together -McGuinty Government Creating Jobs And Access To Goods During Winter Months
May 13, 2011
A new winter road and two new cell towers in Northern Ontario will help improve access to essential services, create 20 jobs and help the northern economy turn the corner.
Contest gathering stories about ICT Best Practices in remote Aboriginal communities
May 13, 2011 - 2:33am | by brianbeatonCONTEST!!
ICT BEST PRACTICES IN REMOTE ABORIGINAL COMMUNITIES
N-CAP is proud to announce our Office of Learning and Essential Skills (“OLES”) project entitled “ICT Best Practices in Remote Aboriginal Communities”. As per the attached backgrounder, this project will be rolled out in two stages – the first will be pan-territorial the second will be nation-wide.
First Nations honour the strength of the Wabasse Family and Webequie in their loss
May 12, 2011 - 12:55pm | by brianbeatonAFN press release
AFN National Chief Honours Strength of Wabasse Family and Community, Calls for Improved Support for First Nation Youth
OTTAWA, May 12 /CNW/ - Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today offered heartfelt condolences to the family of Jordan Wabasse and the community of Webequie First Nation, and called for better supports for all First Nation youth actively pursuing education and opportunities outside their home communities.
Call for a national summit on First Nation issues with the federal government
May 12, 2011 - 10:45am | by brianbeatonPost-secondary institutions market programs to attract First Nation students
May 11, 2011 - 2:23pm | by AnonymousInterested in obtaining a University degree? Lakehead University's Native Access Program may be for you.
Bell Aliant begins construction of the first phase of their fibre network into NAN First Nations
May 10, 2011 - 6:01am | by brianbeatonConstruction of the first phase of the Bell Aliant fibre network north of Ignace is now happening on the stretch north of Ignace to Pickle Lake and on to the Musselwhite Mine site. Other portions of this first phase including the Red Lake to Pikangikum, KI to Wapekeka and Pickle Lake to Cat Lake and Slate Falls will also be starting in the very near future.
Click for a copy of the Industry Canada letter dated April 21, announcing this construction project
Assembly of First Nations host virtual roundtable on First Nation Citizenship
May 9, 2011 - 7:30pm | by brianbeaton
First Nation youth face many challenges leaving communities to attend high school
May 9, 2011 - 10:37am | by brianbeatonAFN Launches First Nations Food, Nutrition, and Environment safety study in Ontario
May 9, 2011 - 6:50am | by brianbeatonAFN press release
