Community News

Two positions at Oshki in Thunder Bay - Program Coordinator and Human Resource Officer

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Aboriginal Humanities Studies
Program Coordinator

Oshki-Pimache-O-Win Education & Training Institute, established by Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN), provides post-secondary education and training programs.  We offer choice, accessibility, flexibility, opportunities and support services for our students.  The Institute currently offers accredited Business, Social Services, Pre-Health Sciences and Early Childhood Education post-secondary programs.

"For the Next 7 Generations" highlighting the work of the International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers

(SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – NOVEMBER 5th, 2009): The film For the Next 7 Generations, a documentary about the work of the International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers to promote sustainability, will be screened on November 13th from 6 to 9 pm at Algoma University’s Great West Life Amphitheatre. Tickets will be available at the door at a cost of $15 for adults and $7 for students and elders. All interested persons are welcome to attend.

Assembly of First Nations submission to Standing Committee on Finance

It’s Our Time:

Strategic Investments to Support First Nations

Pre-Budget Submission, 2009

A SUBMISSION TO THE HOUSE OF COMMONS STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

AUGUST 13, 2009

Nishnawbe Aski Nation Education Partnerships Consultation Conference in Thunder Bay

Nishnawbe Aski Nation Education Partnerships Consultation Conference
Nov 17-19
Prince Arthur Hotel, Thunder Bay

Click here for the PDF Copy of the Poster and Registration Form

 

 

First Nation Land Management and Environmental Protection part of 2009 Fall Report of the Auditor General

The following Recommendations and INAC Responses are from the 2009 Fall Report of the Auditor General of Canada, Chapter 6 that addresses issues around First Nation Land Management and Environmental Protection.

Call for Speakers and Workshop Presenters for “Aboriginal in Nature” conference

Call for Speakers and Workshop Presenters

2010 Ontario Association of Community Future Development Corporations (OACFDC) Conference
“Aboriginal in Nature”
Valhalla Inn, Thunder Bay
June 10 to 12.

Thunder Bay Ventures and NADF are seeking Speakers and Workshop Presenters for the 2010 Ontario Association of Community Future Development Corporations (OACFDC) Conference, “Aboriginal in Nature”, which will be held at the Valhalla Inn, Thunder Bay, June 10 to 12.

Videoconference on Nishnawbe Aski Nation Lands and Resources Update for Wed, Nov 4

Bill Nothing will be presenting an update regarding Nishnawbe Aski Nation's work regarding Lands and Resources.

As your community works through challenges and opportunities, NAN has an active website and workers that can offer information for decison makers. http://www.oski-machiitawin.ca/ 

Join us for the next event in the Lands and Resources Training Series:

November 4, 2009 930-11CST

First Nation education leaders selected as new board of Northern Nishnawbe Education Council

From Wawatay News

NNEC elects new board members - Joshua Frogg steps down as chairman of the Northern Nishnawbe Education Council.

by: Debbie Mishibinijima - Wawatay News - October 29, 2009: Volume 36 #22, Page 3

This move was one of several made during the NNEC Annual Chiefs Assembly held on Oct. 21st and 22nd at Lac Seul First Nation as part of restructuring at NNEC.

Level 3 – S-22 in place at Sioux Lookout Menoyawin Health Centre for Influenza Precautions

Menoyawin press release ...

Influenza Precautions – Level 3 – Section 22 in place at Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre today!

Sioux Lookout, Ontario - October 30, 2009

Barb Linkewich, Vice President of Health Services at Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre announced this morning that Level 3 Influenza Precautions, Section 22 are now being implemented to prevent the spread of the H1N1 (or swine) influenza virus.