Community News
Invitation to attend the K2W FISH DERBY March 26, 2011 in Keewaywin
March 17, 2011 - 10:04pm | by AnonymousK2W FISH DERBY
-- Saturday March 26, 2011 --
11am to 3pm
on NISKA LAKE
for more information visit HOMEPAGE
http://k2wfishderby.myknet.org
First Nations people dying of cancer at rates 20 to 30 per cent higher than the rest of Ontario
March 17, 2011 - 10:13am | by brianbeatonOunce of prevention
By Leith Dunick, tbnewswatch.com
Nurse practitioner Mae Katt speaks on Wednesday, March 16 at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre about a $100,000 Cancer Care Ontario program aimed at bundling cancer screening programs together to make them more accessible to First Nations women.
2011 Alternative Federal Budget reflecting traditional Canadian values and caring society
March 16, 2011 - 7:51am | by brianbeatonPeawanuck First Nation family working to bring son/brother body home from residential school
March 16, 2011 - 6:03am | by brianbeatonNew government appointed head of Canadian Human Rights Tribunal dismisses First Nations claim
March 15, 2011 - 1:38pm | by brianbeatonAFN press release
Assembly of First Nations Disappointed and Concerned About the Welfare of First Nations Children Following Decision by Canadian Human Rights Tribunal
OTTAWA, March 15 /CNW/ - Yesterday, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ruled to dismiss a 2007 complaint filed by the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada (FNCFCSC) on discrimination caused by unequal funding for First Nation children in the child welfare system.
Proposed cuts to First Nation policing services create safety and security problems
March 10, 2011 - 4:38pm | by brianbeatonPress releases ...
AFN Supports Calls by First Nation Leaders Opposing First Nation Policing Cuts
OTTAWA, March 10 /CNW/ - Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today supported a call by First Nation leaders from Quebec and Labrador opposing cuts to First Nation policing.
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority invites everyone for tours of new hostel
March 10, 2011 - 2:50pm | by AnonymousSioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority (SLFNHA) is proud to announce the opening of the new hostel, Jeremiah McKay Kabayshewekamik.
March 8 celebration of 100 anniversary of International Women's Day
March 8, 2011 - 5:11pm | by brianbeatonNAN Press Release
NAN Recognizes International Women's Day
Thunder Bay, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) leadership together with the NAN Women’s Council is celebrating the strengths and contributions made by First Nations women within NAN territory today on the 100th annual International Women’s Day.
Anishinabek First Nations ratify constitution taking the next step to self-government
March 5, 2011 - 6:02pm | by brianbeatonPress release
Anishinabek ratify constitution; step to self-government
Garden River FN, March 4 - The Anishinabek Nation has a constitution, an important step on the journey to creating its own government structure.
"Every nation in the world has its own constitution and Anishinabek citizens deserve the same," said Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee. "This is an important milestone on the path to restoring our jurisdiction to govern our own affairs."
Omniglobe networks bankruptcy leaves remote First Nations searching for other providers
March 5, 2011 - 9:18am | by brianbeatonFirm that delivered Internet service to HRM files for bankruptcy
A company that received a $1-million contract from the province in 2008 to provide high-speed Internet service to rural parts of Halifax Regional Municipality is filing for bankruptcy.
