Ontario News Release

Putting Technology To Best Use In The North - McGuinty Government Supports Study To Identify Economic Opportunities

April 24, 2009

A new study will help businesses, communities and residents in Northern Ontario maximize the benefits of using information communications technology (ICT).

From Williams Lake Tribune

System of alienation of First Nations children from their heritage has gone on far too long

April 23, 2009

Re: MCF Child Apprehension: A Residential School Syndrome.

There is a lot at stake when First Nations children are taken from their home. In today’s society, native children being apprehended from their family is becoming much like the Residential School Syndrome.

NAN press release ...

NAN Welcomes Government of Ontario’s Commitment to Jordan’s Principle

THUNDER BAY, ON Wednesday April 22, 2009: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Stan Beardy welcomed a statement by Ontario Minister of Aboriginal Affairs Brad Duguid in Queen’s Park today affirming the Government of Ontario’s commitment to Jordan’s Principle, a child-first principle aimed at resolving jurisdictional disputes around the care of First Nations children.

From CBC News online

Bell Mobility loses 2nd bid to shut down N.W.T. lawsuit over 911 fees

April 22, 2009

NAN press release

School Nutrition Pilot Program to bring Healthy Breakfasts to NAN Children

THunder Bay, ON, April 23 - Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Stan Beardy together with ONEXONE Foundation, a charitable organization committed to fighting poverty and preserving the lives of children in Canada and around the world, is celebrating First Nations school nutrition programs recently launched in four NAN communities.

From CBC News online

Major changes proposed for 'food mail' program in North

April 28, 2009
 
An interim report on the federal government's northern "food mail" review contains a number of proposals that could significantly change the multimillion-dollar subsidy program.

NNEC and the Town of Sioux Lookout hosting Annual Walk for Life - May 6

In celebration of Earth Day 2009, the Grade 7 international School of Sino Canada Shenzhen (http://www.issc.com.cn) posted a video sharing the wisdom and teachings of Indigenous elders. This research and production project provided the students with an awareness of the relationship everyone has with our mother earth and all things that share this precious environment.

Fore! 

NADF will host it's 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Friday, July 3, 2009. 

We invite novice and seasoned players to join us at the Fort William Country Club (Thunder Bay) for 18-holes of golf.  Prizes and awards to be won!!

Following a round on the golf course, participants will gather at the clubhouse for a steak dinner and presentations.

Celebrating Aboriginal Business 

Mark Your Calendars!

The 19th Annual NADF Business Awards will take place on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at the Valhalla Inn- Thunder Bay, ON.

Nominations are now being accepted.

Visit www.nadf.org to complete our NEW online nomination form or call toll free 1-800-465-6821 to request a nominiation form.