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Press release 

New funding structure for physicians in the Sioux Lookout Area - IMPROVING ACCESS TO PHYSICIAN SERVICES

Sioux Lookout, ON, July 14, 2010

Press release 

MOOSONEE AND MOOSE FACTORY HOSPITALS TO PROCEED WITH INTEGRATION

Thursday, July 15th, 2010 (Moosonee) – After a three-year process, historic resolutions were signed today in Moosonee, Ontario confirming commitment to integrate the provincial James Bay General Hospital and the federal Weeneebayko Health Ahtuskaywin into the new Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA).

From CTV.ca http://www.ctv.ca/generic/generated/static/business/article1638615.html

Tapping a fresh northern resource

Patrick White

Here’s the first thing you should know about Jamie Saulnier: His Manitoba-based construction company is going gangbusters. We’re talking crazy growth – 14-fold revenue growth in four years, or enough to make the 37-year-old former welder very popular with his bankers.

From the Montreal Gazette 

Canadians 'doomed to be digital tourists' - Is Montreal ready to showcase itself as a leader in 2012's 18th World Congress on Information Technology?

By David Crane, Montreal Gazette July 2, 2010

MONTREAL - In something of a coup, Montreal was chosen to host the 18th World Congress on Information Technology in 2012, beating out the United States, which had expected to be the host.

From the Toronto Sun

First Nations’ well-being gap getting worse

By MINDELLE JACOBS, QMI Agency - July 13, 2010 12:00am

There is no more agonizing example of the mistaken belief that heaps of money alone will mend broken lives than the ongoing socio-economic catastrophe engulfing Canada’s aboriginals.

New Relationship Fund 2010-11 Core Consultation Capacity Funding Recipients

Keewaytinook Okimakanak First Nations (Deer Lake, Fort Severn, Keewaywin, McDowell Lake, North Spirit Lake and Poplar Hill) are successful receipents of their 2010-2011 projects for the New Relationship Fund's Core Consultation Capacity. The program will assist communities in building fundamental consultation and engagement capacity related to lands and resources.

There are 119 First Nations and 33 Métis communities receiving Core Consultation Capacity funding for 2010-2011.

Two submissions related to Aboriginal broadband connectivity are now posted online on the federal consultation on the Digital Economy Strategy website at http://de-en.gc.ca/home/.

Copies of both submissions can be obtained online by clicking on the titles below ...

National Aboriginal Addictions Awareness Week (NAAAW) program is pleased to announce the 2010 Grants and Promo Items are now available!! 

Scroll below for details on the youth grant, community grant and promo items form. 

The application deadline is Monday, September 13, 2010.

If you have any questions please let me know and I’ll be happy to assist you. 

Please fwd. this email onto anyone you might think be of interest

Looking forward to receiving your applications and promo requests!

Kind Regards,

NIBINAMIK FIRST NATION

Proudly presents & Invites You to

The 12TH ANNUAL YOUTH WILDERNESS

RETREAT PROGRAM

From July 12th – 17th, 2010

Our annual program is designed to promote leadership and cultural knowledge.  Many of our teachings are provided by our local elders and experienced instructors.