Community News
Canadian Medical Association report puts future of health care on the table for discussion
August 3, 2010 - 4:07pm | by brianbeatonPress release
CMA paper pulls health care sustainability issue from shadows
August 3, 2010
The CMA has released a seminal paper on the future of Canada's health care system that will set the stage for a debate on the transformation of that system when the association holds its annual meeting in Niagara Falls, Ont., later this month.
Mamow Sha-way-gi-kay-win providing hope in remote First Nations through partnerships
August 3, 2010 - 1:33pm | by brianbeatonFrom The Star's
Partnership gives hope to northern reserves - Atkinson-funded project links Toronto charities to Northern Ontario’s remote First Nations
Marten Falls First Nations hosting Ring of Fire conference about doing business in their territory
August 3, 2010 - 1:09pm | by brianbeatonFrom Northern Ontario Business
Pay to Play in the Ring of Fire
By: Northern Ontario Business staff
A Northern Ontario First Nation is making an all-business move to attract mining suppliers to the Far North.
Marten Falls First Nation is hosting a Ring of Fire: Emerging Business Conference, Aug. 11-12, 2010 at the Valhalla Inn in Thunder Bay.
UN Resolution States Clean Water and Sanitation a Human Right requires action across Canada
August 2, 2010 - 11:13pm | by brianbeatonAFN Press Release
UN Resolution States Clean Water and Sanitation a Human Right: AFN National Chief Calls for Action to Advance Resolution in Canada
OTTAWA, July 29 /CNW Telbec/ - The Assembly of First Nations welcomes the United Nations General Assembly resolution declaring clean water and sanitation to be a human right. More than 124 Nations voted yesterday for the resolution brought forward by the country of Bolivia. 884 million people around the world still suffer from a lack of access to drinking water.
National Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative gets $110 million over 2 years supporting local programs
August 2, 2010 - 10:58pm | by brianbeatonPress Release
Government of Canada Announces Continued Support of National Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative
Jul 28, 2010 - LONG PLAIN FIRST NATION, MANITOBA--(Marketwire - July 28, 2010) - The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, today announced $110 million in funding over two years for the Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative (ADI) to continue addressing high rates of diabetes among Aboriginal people.
Remembering Shannen Koostachin and her fight for a new school in Attawapiskat First Nation
July 30, 2010 - 11:01am | by AnonymousIn Shannen Koostachin’s short life, she developed a reputation across Canada as a passionate fighter for the rights of native children.
Ontario CFDC award for Keewaytinook Okimakanak EcDev Video Conference Series
July 29, 2010 - 10:03am | by Anonymous
Congratulations to the community coordinators, presenters and participants in remote First Nations who have been leading the Online Economic Development Series through video conference. Ontario CFDC recognized KO, NADF and PARO with an Award of Excellence for the innovative series. Thank your Community Technician for making these events possible.
View the summer 2010 series and archives
Consumers Council of Canada calling for Access to Broadband for All Canadians
July 25, 2010 - 2:11pm | by brianbeatonCRTC launches online consultation on basic telephone and Internet services
July 24, 2010 - 10:22pm | by brianbeatonFrom http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/com100/2010/r100723.htm
CRTC launches online consultation on basic telephone and Internet services
OTTAWA-GATINEAU, July 23, 2010 — The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) today launched an online consultation to hear the views of Canadians about their access to basic telephone and Internet services. This consultation is part of a proceeding that will include a public hearing beginning on October 26, 2010, in Timmins, Ontario.
