AFN press release

From Canada.com

First Nations could get access to millions of investment dollars

By Elizabeth Thompson, iPolitics.ca December 10, 2010

The Harper government is quietly setting the stage for a landmark move that could pump millions of dollars worth of investment into reserves across the country and mark a change in the relationship between Ottawa and Canada's First Nations, iPolitics has learned.

Recently, I spoke on Wawatay Radio regarding one of the more vital issues concerning our People. It is my prayer some of our Chiefs will take up this call and lead the charge.

Prescription Drug Abuse got little attention at the recent Special Chiefs of Ontario Meeting. I was encouraged to seek support from our own People before coming back to the Chiefs to seek their support for Biblical-based Treatment Programming.

From the Winnipeg Free Press

Poverty the real disease - Millions spent fighting TB may be missing mark, some experts argue

By: Jen Skerritt - 11/12/2010

BERLIN, Germany -- Over the past year, Canada contributed close to $140 million to global efforts to fight tuberculosis and other diseases in developing countries such as Sudan, Ethiopia and the Philippines.

From the Design Observer Group

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Posted 10.15.08 - William Drenttel

AFN Press Release

AFN Welcomes Commitment by Government of Canada to Work with First Nations to Improve First Nations Education

OTTAWA, Dec. 9 /CNW/ - Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo welcomed the announcement today by Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada John Duncan committing the Government of Canada to work in collaboration with First Nations to improve First Nations education.

Kwayaciiwin’s Kids Christmas Concert
Thursday, December 9, 2010
1:30 p.m.

ONLINE AT http://meeting.knet.ca

Titotay School – O Come All Ye Faithful – O Holy Night

Missabay School – Must Be Santa
- Jingle Bell Rock (recorders)

Titotay School – Don’t Bring a Caribou to a Family Meal

Obishikokaang Elementary – Joy to the World
- Rocking Around the Christmas Tree

Martin McKay School – Silent Night

The annual Elders Christmas gathering is happening online for everyone to watch and enjoy.

Check it out at http://telemedicine.knet.ca/?q=node/402

NOTE: It is interesting to see these "writers" who make their living taking hand outs from First Nation governments and other groups critizing others who live in poverty and who struggle to create opportunities in third world conditions. It would be interesting for "researchers" and writers to document the billions in hand outs that urban-based corporations and institutions get in the form of tax cuts and grants. But then it might be tough to be biting the hand that feeds them.

From Canadian Geographic