Community News

Ontario government misleading public on First Nation perspective of Bill 191 - the Far North Act

NAN Press Release

NAN Grand Chief Denounces Province's Positive Spin on Bill 191

Thunder Bay, ON, Sept. 14 - Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Stan Beardy has officially called foul on the province of Ontario. In recent weeks, leading up to this Thursday's third reading of Bill 191 - The Far North Act in the Provincial Legislature, Ontario has repeatedly attempted to put a positive spin on the Bill attempting to misguide general public understanding of the First Nation perspective on the proposed legislation.

The importance of First Nation languages from one man's perspective

From StraightGoods.ca

Learning Ojibway

At age 20, I said my first Ojibway word and felt like I'd truly spoken for the first time.

September 13, 2010

by Richard Wagamese

NAN Digital Art/Project Contest to Promote Health Careers

The NAN AHHRI (Aboriginal Health Human Resources Initiative) & IIHCP (Indian & Inuit Health Careers Program) is seeking creative artwork and/or design projects that promote health careers.  The purpose of the contest is to highlight and promote the health care providers, programs and/or facilities that exist in NAN.  By doing so, the aim is to encourage others to follow the path that leads to a rewarding career in health!

How Do YOU Honour Life? contest for First Nation youth as part of Suicide Prevention Day

NAHO press release

NAHO Announces a Contest in Celebration of World Suicide Prevention Day

September 10, 2010

Ottawa, ON – In celebration of World Suicide Prevention Day, the National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) announces an exciting new contest of the Honouring Life Network (HLN). The HLN is a web site that offers culturally relevant suicide prevention resources and information to First Nations, Inuit and Métis youth and youth workers.

Three years after the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples passed

AFN Press Release

AFN National Chief and First Nations Mark the Third Anniversary of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

OTTAWA, Sept. 13 /CNW Telbec/ - Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo commented today on the third anniversary of the passing of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, adopted by the UN General Assembly on September 13, 2007.

Bell's purchase of CTV establishes its presence as a major provider of TV and video content

From CTV.ca

Bell’s Big Bet

Iain Marlow

With its proposed $1.3-billion purchase of CTV Inc., the country’s largest telecommunications company has wrenched itself from its sleepy past and made a statement about where its future lies: It’s all about video.

Hudson Bay First Nations working with Ontario to clean up condaminated abandoned radar sites

Ontario press release 

Largest Radar Site Being Cleaned Up - McGuinty Government Improves Northern Environment and Creates Jobs

September 9, 2010

The Weenusk First Nation community on the Hudson Bay will work closely with the Ontario government on the clean up of the largest abandoned radar site in Northern Ontario.

Ontario Diabetes Cost Model study indicates this disease could cost province $7 billion in 10 years

From CTV.ca

Diabetes could cost Ontario $7 billion a year by 2020

CTV.ca - Sep. 8 2010

Diabetes could soon cost Ontario $7 billion a year if action isn't taken now to slow the number of new diagnoses, the Canadian Diabetes Association says in a new study.

Fort Severn First Nations addressing domestic and family violence with Ontario funding

Ontario press release

Helping Aboriginal Abuse Victims In Fort Severn - McGuinty Government Invests In Improved Community Services

September 7, 2010

Aboriginal victims of domestic and family violence in Fort Severn are benefiting from a special project designed to stop the cycle of abuse in the community.

Through the support of the Aboriginal Victims Support Grant Program, Fort Severn First Nation is organizing healing circles and community presentations that are aimed at violence prevention and victim support.