Community News
OFNTSC providing fire fighting training and equipment for Ontario First Nations
September 4, 2009 - 6:16am | by brianbeatonINAC press release
Government Of Canada Delivers Strong Investment For Firefighting To 93 Ontario First Nations
OTTAWA, ONTARIO - Sept. 2, 2009 - The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Metis and non-Status Indians, today announced $3.1 million in funding for the purchase of fire trucks, firefighting equipment, and related training for Ontario First Nations.
Two Feathers Forest Products funded to construct processing facilities in Eagle Lake First Nation
September 4, 2009 - 6:05am | by brianbeatonPress Release
Two Feathers Forest Products Receives Federal Government Funding
Sept 1st, 2009
(Two Feathers Forest Products LP, Ontario, Sept.1, 2009) Eagle Lake First Nation received $829,000 from the recent Community Adjustment Fund (CAF) announcement. This will support the Two Feathers Forest Products LP (TFFP) value added initiative. TFFP is a partnership involving Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation, Pikangikum First Nation, Eagle Lake First Nation and Finnish based Wood Tech Group.
Heritage Canada's Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage Program deadline of Sept 30
September 4, 2009 - 5:51am | by brianbeatonFederal government press release ...
Keewaytinook Internet High School begins 2009-2010 school year with teacher orientation
September 4, 2009 - 5:41am | by brianbeatonFrom the KIHS web site at http://kihs.knet.ca
Teacher Orientation, August/September 2009
From August 31st to September 3rd, new and returning KiHS teachers met in Balmertown for 4 days of training for the 2009-10 school year. These meetings are designed to inform teachers about how KiHS functions as an online high school, to review curriculum changes, and to to give all staff an opportunity to get to know one another.
Whitefish River First Nation and allies demanding protection of waterways and sacred lands
September 3, 2009 - 6:45am | by brianbeatonFury in Birch Island - Environmental hearing for Fisher Harbour draws over 100, including chiefs from across the province
Posted By Craig Gilbert - September 2, 2009
Emotions boiled over during a four-hour public consultation related to Fisher Harbour, an industrial port on the traditional territory of Whitefish River First Nation (WRFN.)
Ontario and Canada's Broadband programs working together to connect Rural Canadians
September 2, 2009 - 1:37pm | by brianbeatonPress Release ...
Broadband Canada: Connecting Rural Canadians Launches Its Call-For-Applications Process
OTTAWA, September 1, 2009 — Industry Canada today announced the launch of the call‑for‑applications process for Broadband Canada: Connecting Rural Canadians. The call for applications follows the formal program launch announced by Prime Minister Stephen Harper on July 30, 2009.
Chiefs and staff of Keewaytinook Okimakanak meet with minister and staff of Natural Resources
September 1, 2009 - 9:46pm | by brianbeatonOntario Minister of Natural Resources Donna Cansfield and her staff met with the team of Keewaytinook Okimakanak during her northern tour.
From the covering letter of the briefing package presented to the minister ...
Youth opportunity as board member with Aboriginal Healing Foundation and Legacy of Hope
August 31, 2009 - 7:21pm | by brianbeaton
Assembly of First Nations urging Ontario to respect KI's right to consultation in use of resources
August 31, 2009 - 7:06pm | by brianbeaton
AFN press release
AFN urges Ontario to take immediate action to resolve KI Dispute
OTTAWA, Aug. 31 /CNW Telbec/ - Today, National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo called on the province of Ontario to take immediate action to resolve the ongoing dispute between the Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (KI) First Nation and the exploration company, Platinex.
Talking about the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's work and priorities for survivors
August 30, 2009 - 10:04pm | by brianbeatonTRC commissioners face ‘daunting’ task
