AFN press release 

AFN National Chief and First Nations Veterans of Canada Mark Remembrance Day by Calling for Justice for First Nations Veterans

OTTAWA, Nov. 10 /CNW Telbec/ - Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn Atleo and Norm Henderson, President of the First Nations Veterans of Canada will mark Remembrance Day by laying wreaths in honour of all Canada's First Nations veterans.

Ontario press release ...

From the Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources web site 

From press release 

Artist Rebecca Belmore and Curator Anthony Kiendl Receive Hnatyshyn Awards

OTTAWA, ONTARIO - Nov. 9, 2009) -

From: First Peoples Human Rights Coalition
To: info@firstpeoplesrights.org
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 2:10 PM
Subject: U.S. President's remarks and Q&A at Tribal Nations Conference

The complete list of winners at the 2009 Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards

Best Country CD

Sierra Noble -- Possibilities (Winnipeg, Man.)

Best Group or Duo

Eagle & Hawk (Winnipeg, Man.)

Aboriginal Entertainer of the Year

Crystal Shawanda (Wikwemikong, Ont.)

Best Folk or Acoustic CD

Buffy Sainte-Marie -- Running For The Drum (Me. and Mass., USA / Sask., Canada)

Best New Artist

Economic Development Summit:
Partnering in Economic Development
for a Sustainable Future

November 16-19, 2009

Sunset Inn & Suites
Sioux Lookout, ON

Click here for the entire
AGENDA and REGISTRATION PACKAGE
 

Guest Speakers include:

From AFN web site ... a message from the National Chief ...

Virtual Summit on H1N1 For First Nations Communities to be held November 10th 2009

When I took office it was clear that there were different levels of information and understanding between jurisdictions about the H1N1 pandemic and community preparedness. This was not helpful for First Nations leaders, our communities or our families.  It made the hard work of emergency planning even more difficult.

Keewaytinook Okimakanak Northern Chiefs Council is looking for a Homecare Nurse for the Home and Community Care (HCC) program

Description:

This is a full-time, 35-hour work week position based out of Balmertown, ON. The Home Care Nurse reports and works under the direct supervision of the HCC Nurse Supervisor. The Home Care Nurse will be responsible for providing community-based care nursing services to clients in their home.

Job Overview:

Northern Ontario First Nations Communications Conference

"Getting Connected: Strengthening the Connections Between Northern Ontario First Nations and the World"

Dec 9, 10, 11, 2009

This progressive conference will address communications issues and needs within northern Ontario First Nations communities and organizations.

3 site locations to choose from, connected by videoconference: