Community News
First Nation women and youth challenged to gain access to equitable support and services
July 5, 2009 - 7:01am | by brianbeatonAmid the grim statistics, a journey of change begins
David Parkins - Jul. 04, 2009
Victoria — Maggie Chorney was sitting in a pronounced slouch, text-messaging someone throughout a brief interview. She didn't need to use her words to communicate how little she wanted to answers questions about her future.
Investing in cellular services gets complicated as Bell and Telus change their platforms
July 4, 2009 - 6:54am | by brianbeatonNew wireless networks to put Bell and Telus on same footing as Rogers
June 30, 2009 - Canadian Press - Luann Lasalle
MONTREAL - Bell (TSX:BCE) and Telus (TSX:T) customers should have a greater choice of mobile phones, possibly Apple's iPhone, and better prices when the wireless companies roll out next-generation networks in early next year, analysts say.
Church minister found guilty of seven more assault charges against First Nation youth
July 3, 2009 - 5:26pm | by brianbeatonFrom Kenoradailyminerandnews.com
Concurrent sentence means Rowe to be released today
Garett Williams - Miner and News - July 3, 2009
Despite being found guilty of an additional seven sexual assault related charges in a Kenora Superior Court Thursday, convicted pedophile Ralph Rowe is expected to be freed from prison today.
Threats to Indigenous traditional knowledge protection by United Nations agency
July 3, 2009 - 7:20am | by brianbeatonLocal First Nation control of health care decision-making is the "way to go" study finds
July 3, 2009 - 7:04am | by brianbeatonInternational study links aboriginal health, lifestyle, local decision-making
July 2, 2009 - THE CANADIAN PRESS
EDMONTON - Aboriginal people around the world are increasingly suffering from lifestyle-related illness such as heart disease, obesity and diabetes, according to a major new global study.
Northwestern Ontario First Nations receive funding to upgrade recreation facilities
July 2, 2009 - 9:54am | by brianbeatonFunding for Recreation Infrastructure
Mike Ebbeling - June 29, 2009
Eleven First Nation communities in the Kenora Riding are getting recreation infrastructure funding from the Federal and Provincial Governments.
Kenora MP Greg Rickford says in all, communities across the riding will share over $8.4-million.
Town of Sioux Lookout partners with KO-KNET to produce new web portal - SiouxLookout.ca
July 1, 2009 - 10:50pm | by brianbeatonSioux Lookout launches brand new website
Visit http://siouxlookout.ca
Erin Christie - STAFF WRITER - July 1, 2009
Onigaming First Nation Traditional Powwow July 3-5 weekend
June 30, 2009 - 3:04pm | by brianbeaton
NAN's Oski-Machiitawin (New Beginning) web site for First Nation discussions with Ontario
June 30, 2009 - 7:15am | by brianbeatonFrom the Oski-Machiitawin (New Beginning) Website at
Federal Framework for Aboriginal Economic Development to fund First Nations initiatives
June 30, 2009 - 5:43am | by brianbeatonINAC press release
Minister Strahl Unveils Federal Framework for Aboriginal Economic Development
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - June 29, 2009) - The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Metis and Non-Status Indians, today announced the new Federal Framework for Aboriginal Economic Development. This announcement includes a $200-million investment over four years to implement the Framework.
