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Swine flu protocol signed for First Nations - Health minister says communications plan should reduce fear over pandemic

September 19, 2009

Two federal cabinet ministers and the newly elected national chief of the Assembly of First Nations signed a communications protocol Saturday, promising to work closely with aboriginal leaders to control the spread of the H1N1 flu virus.

From CBC.CA 

SCOC orders phone customer rebates from broadband expansion surplus account

September 18, 2009 - Canadian Press Julian Beltrame

OTTAWA - Most telephone customers in Canada can expect a rebate on the phone bill after the country's top court ruled companies must refund surplus funds from a high-speed Internet expansion account.

AFN press release

AFN National Chief Issues Statement regarding H1N1:

OTTAWA, Sept. 17 - Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn Atleo issued the following statement today regarding the H1N1 situation in First Nations communities:

"The Assembly of First Nations has raised the issue of body bags being shipped to northern First Nations communities in Manitoba with the Federal Minister of Health, Leona Aglukkaq. The body bags were shipped without explanation and, seemingly, as part of the federal pandemic preparedness plan.

NORTHERN ONTARIO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE  PRINCIPLES:

During a June 2009 presentation to all levels of government, telecom officials warned everyone that the existing microwave telecommunications network serving 18 remote First Nations in Northwestern Ontario is in danger of failing. Lightening strikes or equipment failure could result in extended outage periods because the equipment is now "end-of-life" and spare parts are very difficult to access.

From CBC.ca

Ottawa sends body bags to Manitoba reserves

September 16, 2009

Aboriginal leaders in Manitoba are horrified that some of the reserves hardest hit by swine flu in the spring have received dozens of body bags from Health Canada.

The body bags — which were sent to the remote northern reserves of Wasagamack and God's River First Nation — came in a shipment of hand sanitizers and face masks.

Ontario press release 

Pikangikum First Nation Builds Training Facility - McGuinty Government Investment Will Prepare Workers For New Job Opportunities

September 16, 2009

Aboriginal workers in Northwestern Ontario will soon be able to train for jobs in forestry, tourism and mining at a new education facility. 

In preparation for the upcoming consultation sessions (see press release below) different groups are preparing material to present to the government concerning building and sustaining the forests for local, value added enterprises and economic development initiatives. The concept of Community Forests is once again being considered by some as a viable alternative to the corporate exploitation of this valuable resource that is presently occurring.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
09/11/2009

Algoma University Student Union Media Release

Students Build Ties to Community to Stand Up for the Rights of Aboriginal Women

Algoma University Students Bring 'Sisters in Spirit' Campaign to Sault Ste. Marie