Community News
First Nations In Ontario Strongly Oppose The Imposition Of The Harmonized Sales Tax
November 17, 2009 - 8:34pm | by brianbeatonCOO press release
First wind and solar-powered internet network funded by CANARIE's Green IT program
November 17, 2009 - 8:34pm | by brianbeaton
On The Path of the Elders - online video resources for learning about Aboriginal people
November 17, 2009 - 7:31pm | by brianbeatonPress Release
Carleton University and partners receive funding to create new Aboriginal video games
(Ottawa) – The Department of Canadian Heritage has provided $375,000 to Carleton University and other partners to fund the next phase of a research project On the Path of the Elders that seeks to strengthen the identity and self-respect of Aboriginal youth.
The additional partners are technical consultant BlackCherry Digital Media, Our Incredible World (formerly Pinegrove Productions) and the Aboriginal group Neh Naak Ko.
Assembly of First Nations Fitness challenge gets students and staff fighting for good health
November 17, 2009 - 6:40pm | by brianbeatonAFN press release
Rising rates of HIV / AIDS in First Nation population pushing alarm during conference
November 16, 2009 - 10:48pm | by AnonymousFrom All Nations Hope AIDS Network web site
Gitxsan territories in northern BC struggling with staying or opting out of Indian Act
November 15, 2009 - 10:00pm | by brianbeatonInuit Circumpolar Council challenging UN Climate Change Conference participants to ACT NOW
November 14, 2009 - 8:40am | by brianbeatonPress release
First Nations child welfare services across Ontario is in crisis due to inequitable funding
November 13, 2009 - 11:17pm | by brianbeatonPress release
Current Funding is Inadequate -- Northern Superior Chiefs
THUNDER BAY - FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION, Nov. 12, 2009 — The Northern Superior Chiefs are calling for immediate government action regarding the current child welfare funding crisis, which is compromising Aboriginal agency Dilico Anishinabek Family Care’s capacity to protect and care for First Nations children in the City and District of Thunder Bay.
Good Intentions, Disappointing Results - Canada' prisons' increasing Aboriginal population
November 13, 2009 - 11:06pm | by brianbeatonGovernment failing aboriginal prisoners: ombudsman - The number of natives in jail continues to grow
November 13, 2009
As Canada's young aboriginal population booms, the federal government needs to take "urgent action" to improve support programs for native prisoners or face a potential crisis, said a new report released by Canada's prison ombudsman Friday.
Canadian Aboriginal Writing Challenge - 2009 results are in - 2010 contest now open
November 12, 2009 - 9:38pm | by brianbeatonPress release ...
The Canadian Aboriginal Writing Challenge - The results are in!
The Canadian Aboriginal Writing Challenge is a creative writing contest for young Aboriginal Canadians (ages 14-18 and 19-29). Participants can showcase their talent and creativity and win great prizes.
The results are in!
