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First Nations Technical Institute inviting everyone to complete survey with chance to win an iPod

Greetings from FNTI,

FNTI is gathering information that is comprehensive, accurate and client-based to better understand and respond to our client needs.

We are asking for 5-10 minutes of your time to complete a client service study. The survey can be accessed by clicking on the following link:

http://www.fnti.net/survey-jun09email/

Your comments are important to us. To show our appreciation, all completed surveys will be entered into a draw to win a Nano IPod player.

Celebrate National Aboriginal Day by joining any planned special events

In Sioux Lookout, the Kwayaciiwin Education Resource Centre has two days of events planned at Pelican Falls Centre. Everyone is invited ... visit http://media.knet.ca/node/7008 for more information.

Across the country, events are being hosted by Aboriginal organizations to celebrate and honour the people and culture of the original people of this land.

Governments leaving First Nations out of funding for economic stimulus projects

From SooToday.com

Chief Lyle Sayers is angry and disappointed. Here's why

By SooToday.com Staff - June 19, 2009

Press Release from GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION

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Chief Lyle Sayers expresses his disappointment in the stimulus funding allocation as we approach National Aboriginal Day

Summer Solstice Pe-Anihshininiimok Celebration June 21-22, 2009 Pelican Falls

Summer Solstice Pe- Anihshininiimok Celebration - Come speak in your language

Government introducing Bill requiring Surveillance Capabilities for all accounts on any ISP

From CBC.ca

ISPs must help police snoop on internet under new bill

June 18, 2009

Internet service providers would have to make it possible for police and intelligence officers to intercept online communications and get personal information about subscribers, under bills tabled Thursday.

AFN national chief candidates discussing urban First Nation issues in Ottawa

Press Release 

National Chief Candidate's Forum on Urban First Nation Issues

For the first time in the history of the election for the National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) - candidates will gather to exclusively discuss urban First Nation issues and priorities.

AFN National Chief candidates will be there to provide information on their platforms and respond to questions that matter to urban First Nation citizens.

Divisional Director, Anishinaabe Student Success-Algoma University in SSM

Divisional Director, Anishinaabe Student Success-Algoma University

KO-KNET First Nation Youth Employment and Training participants invited to join research

Over the past fifteen years, the KO-KNET team hosted a number of different youth employment and training projects.

The team is now inviting EVERYONE who participated in these projects over the years to SUBSCRIBE to this new meeting place that Angie Morris and Kristy Tomkinson are hosting.

We are interested in getting your story about your experience in these different projects that have taken place over the years. We want to learn what worked well and what needs to be changed to better serve the youth in the First Nations we serve.

Keewaytinook Okimakanak Education Services Employment Opportunities in Balmertown

Keewaytinook Okimakanak Education Services Employment Opportunities

Keewaytinook Okimakanak Education Services and the First Nations of Fort Severn, Keewaywin, Deer Lake, North Spirit Lake, Poplar Hill, and McDowell Lake, invites applications for the following two (2) positions: