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Job Posting: Lands and Resources Researcher working KO First Nations

Keewaytinook Okimakanak is seeking a Lands and Resources Researcher to support First Nation projects through training, research and reporting.  

The intern will coordinate online Lands and Resources workshops and manage reporting and budgeting for the project. Maintain training website and support video conferencing gatherings. Assist with community visits and gatherings. Draft and submit proposals. Data analysis, reporting and prepare presentations. This is a training and work experience program funded in part by NOHFC.

First Nation leaders clarify their roles and responsibilities in closing communique of assembly

AFN press release 

Assembly of First Nations 31st Annual General Assembly closing communique

WINNIPEG, July 22 /CNW Telbec/ - First Nation Chiefs and delegates gathered within Treaty One territories at Winnipeg stand together and stand united.

As stated in our Declaration of 1982, we are the Original Peoples of this land with laws and responsibilities given to us by the Creator.

Walk for Good Life for Young People are walking through Treaty #3 territory, July 24-31

Ontario Skills Training to benefit Far North First Nations under new funding initiative

Bulletin, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources

Skills Training Will Benefit Far North First Nations

July 22, 2010

Ontario First Nations to finally receive their portions of the Casino Rama revenue

From the Barrie Examiner

Rama's casino cash battle denied  Rama's casino cash battle denied

Posted By JENNIFER BURDEN, QMI AGENCY - July 21, 2010

The Chippewas of Rama First Nation were denied their appeal application to the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) regarding the 35% Casino Rama revenue case on July 8.

As a result of the SCC's decision, all avenues of appeal have been exhausted.

Creating sustainable First Nation economies focus of poverty reduction research project

AFN press release

Creating sustainable First Nation economies is focus of new $2.5 million poverty reduction project: Assembly of First Nations Leads Initiative with Support of Canadian Institutes of Health Research

WINNIPEG, July 20 /CNW Telbec/ - First Nation communities struggling to break the cycle of poverty and despair will soon be the focus of a major $2.5 million intervention research project aimed at creating long-term strategies for sustainable economies that improve community health and well-being.

AFN launches "IndigenACTION", aimed at supporting healthy lifestyles, fitness and sport

AFN press release

AFN National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo Launches "IndigenACTION", Aimed at Supporting Healthy Lifestyles, Fitness and Sport

WINNIPEG, July 18 /CNW Telbec/ - Today Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, together with AFN Youth Council Chair Joshua Gottfriedson and Olympian Waneek Horn Miller, launched an initiative to support and further enhance opportunities for Indigenous peoples and communities through active lifestyles, sport and fitness.

Wasaya celebrating 20 years of successful business operations serving remote First Nations

From Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal

Airline‘s success offered as inspiration

Northwest Bureau - 07/17/2010

Wasaya Group Inc. will celebrate the company‘s 20 anniversary during a ceremony July 28 on the Wunnumin Lake First Nation.