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AFN press release ...

National Chief Pays Tribute to late Donald Marshall

     OTTAWA, Aug. 6 /CNW Telbec/ - National Chief Shawn Atleo expressed sorrow at this morning's passing of Donald Marshall, a Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq activist who made an enormous contribution in advancing First Nations rights.

From CBC.ca  

Aboriginal Health Care: Creating a Healing Infrastructure
September 17 & 18, 2009
Victoria Inn
555 W. Arthur St., Thunder Bay

Chair: Dr. Cynthia Wesley–Esquimaux
The Centre for Aboriginal Initiatives, University of Toronto

NAN press release 

NAN "youth train" to join Bill 191 rally at Queen's Park

     THUNDER BAY, ON, July 31 /CNW/ - Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Stan Beardy is announcing that a group of NAN First Nation youth will journey by train to Toronto to tell Dalton McGuinty that he is wrong to impose Bill 191, the Far North Act, on them and future generations as well as to present the Standing Committee on General Government with a petition reinforcing their opposition.

Press Release ...

PM announces major improvement to broadband internet access in rural Canada

30 July 2009 - Adstock, Quebec
 
More Canadian families and businesses will have access to high-speed internet services thanks to a major new investment to extend and improve broadband coverage, part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the next steps in the Government’s strategy to expand broadband internet access to unserved and underserved communities throughout Canada.

From the Timmins Press

NAN initials historic agreements - First Nations move closer to self-governance

Posted By Arron Pickard, The Daily Press - July 29, 2009 

Nishnawbe Aski Nation is now one step closer to self-governance.

Ontario press release 

New Small Business Centre Will Create Economic Opportunities - McGuinty Government Supporting Moose Cree First Nation

July 29, 2009

The new John R. Delaney Small Business and Youth Opportunity Centre in Moose Cree First Nation will strengthen the local economy by providing guidance and mentoring to youth who want to become entrepreneurs.

The centre will offer a wide range of programs to youth and current small business owners including: 

Kwayaciiwin Education Resource Centre is presenting the 3rd Annual Summer Institute for Anihshiniimowin Immersion teachers and Native Language Teachers. This Institute will be taking place at the K.C. Hall in Sioux Lookout over 3 days, from August 18 - 20, 2009.

To register for the Institute or for more information please call 1-866-326-1077 or 807-737-7373.

Ontario press release

Helping Aboriginal Victims Of Crime In Northeast Ontario - McGuinty Government Invests In Community Services For Victims

July 27, 2009

First Nation, Métis and Inuit victims of crime in northeast Ontario will have access to new services and a new traditional healing space funded through the Aboriginal Victims Support Grant Program.

Press release 

Canada and Ontario Launch New Infrastructure Stimulus Fund Not-For-Profit Intake

Call for Not-for-Profit infrastructure projects will benefit Ontario communities