Community News
"Preparing for the Big Mobile Revolution" - mobile payments, 4G networks and smartphones
January 24, 2011 - 12:01am | by brianbeatonPreparing for the Big Mobile Revolution
by Eric Schmidt
As I think about Google's strategic initiatives in 2011, I realize they're all about mobile.
AFN organizes Online "Virtual Summit" for First Nation Students on Post-secondary Education
January 18, 2011 - 5:01pm | by brianbeatonOnline "Virtual Summit" for First Nation Students on Post-secondary Education
Assembly of First Nations Convenes Online "Virtual Summit" for First Nation Students on Post-secondary Education
Evacuating women from remote First Nations for births traumatic, harmful and costly
January 18, 2011 - 2:50pm | by brianbeatonThe residential schools of medicine
Evacuating women out of remote communities to give birth is traumatic, harmful to communities and costly. So why is it still happening?
By Elizabeth Payne
Sandy Lake First Nation gets $1 million from NOHFC for new Child Development Centre
January 17, 2011 - 1:22pm | by brianbeatonOntario Press Release
First Nation Builds New Early Childhood Development Centre
January 17, 2011
McGuinty Government Helps Improve Community Infrastructure And Support Families
The construction of a new centre in Sandy Lake First Nation will help give families easier access to prenatal and early childhood care and services and create five new permanent jobs.
Five NAN First Nations Young People invited to apply to attend Tobacco Talk gathering
January 15, 2011 - 10:47am | by brianbeatonTobacco Talk
January 28 - 30, 2011
Thunder Bay, ON
Victoria INN Hotel
Click here for a copy of the application (poster and guidelines included)
Matawa First Nations challenging government and industry to do meaningful consultations
January 14, 2011 - 7:00am | by brianbeatonRing of Fire – Is Trouble in Mining Country coming?
Exploration in the Ring of Fire is ongoing
Chief of Fort Severn First Nation travelling to Paris to present findings on polar bear study
January 13, 2011 - 12:42pm | by brianbeatonFrom the Thunder Bay Chroncile Journal
Bear researchers head to France
By Karen McKinley
Local knowledge is key to preserving Ontario's polar bear population, says the chief of a remote First Nation community.
So, Washaho Cree Nation Chief Matthew Kakekaspan is heading to Paris, France to present the findings of an ongoing study into the polar bear population of the province's remote North.
SLFNHA and Wawatay hosting Radiothon and Youth Platform starting 6pm on Jan 14
January 13, 2011 - 12:41am | by brianbeaton
DEAR Community Members, Parents, Teachers, Grandparents:
During the weekend of January 14th to 17th, 2011 Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority (SLFNHA) and Wawatay Native Communications Society are joining forces to present a Radio-a-thon, there will also be a platform for youth to discuss issues and events in their social environment.
Campaign to "Stop The Meter On Your Internet Use" attempts to reverse CRTC ruling
January 11, 2011 - 8:14pm | by brianbeaton
Two upcoming Wawatay Radio programs highlight biblical-based addictions options
January 11, 2011 - 12:14am | by brianbeatonWawatay Radio
Biblical-based Addictions Program
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
6:00 pm - Opening Prayer by Reverend Levi McKay
6:05 pm - Comments by Reverend Levi McKay
6:15 pm - Opening Comments by Mike Morris • Some History from Kitchenuhmaykoosib • NNADAP • Present Treatment Process(es)
6:30 pm - Introduction of Maurice Chisel
63:0-7:00 pm - Maurice Chisel
• Teen Challenge
• First Nations Teen Challenge Program
