Community News
Manitoba First Nations working together to revise their election process and schedule
April 11, 2009 - 2:02pm | by brianbeatonGrand Chief, INAC look at election overhaul
Mia Rabson - April 11, 2009
OTTAWA -- The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs is working on a plan to standardize band elections across the province, including setting term limits and an aboriginal electoral officer.
University of Toronto graduate class completes their portion of the ODBS initiative in First Nations
April 11, 2009 - 12:03pm | by brianbeaton
University of Toronto's Faculty of Information graduate class, FIS2125 - Information and Culture delivered Prof. Nadia Caidi and Adam Fiser, wrapped up their 13 week course on Thursday April 9 with the delivery of their group presentations about the development of the On Demand Book Service (ODBS - http://odbs.knet.ca) initiative.
Asheweig Winter Road Corp building bridge to connect remote First Nations
April 10, 2009 - 5:13pm | by brianbeatonNOHFC press release
McGuinty Government Promotes Economic Opportunity In Far North
April 09, 2009
A new bridge will improve access and safety on a winter road serving remote First Nations in Ontario’s Far North.
Sandy Lake First Nation receives an ambulance from Green Solutions Charitable Trust
April 9, 2009 - 5:53am | by brianbeatonFrom Sandy Lake First Nation web site
Ambulance gets delivered to Sandy Lake on winter road
Sandy Lake has its own ambulance. Ron Kyle arrived in Sandy Lake via the winter road on April 4th after driving the used ambulance 2,500 km from Toronto.
The 26-year veteran of the Toronto firefighter service returned to Sandy Lake on Monday, April 6th - this time to meet with Chief and Council to discuss and assess what other resources could benefit the community.
Pelican Falls Men's Floor Hockey Tournament on April 25 inviting teams
April 8, 2009 - 11:03pm | by AnonymousPelican Falls 2nd Annual
Men's Floor Hockey Tournament
Saturday April 25th
contact Duane Ogemah at 737-1283 work
582-3908 home
Josephine Mandamin, Anishnawbe grandmother, continuing her walk for the water and our survival
April 8, 2009 - 1:09pm | by brianbeatonBC court rules Indian Act violates Charter of Rights when determining Indian Status
April 8, 2009 - 7:35am | by brianbeatonSharon McIvor has won her case before the British Columbia Court of Appeal.
Caring Across the Boundaries offering train-the-trainer workshop with First Nation youth
April 7, 2009 - 10:45am | by brianbeatonTouchstones for Leadership
Youth Train the Trainers Call for Participants
May 6-8, 2009
Ottawa
Caring Across the Boundaries is an interactive workshop that encourages collaboration between Aboriginal agencies and the Voluntary Sector.
Program Overview
The Caring Across the Boundaries: Touchstones for Youth Train the Trainer will provide the opportunity for 15-20 youth, between the ages of 15-29, to be trained in the new Advanced CAB youth curriculum.
Aboriginal Skills and Employment Partnership program inviting proposals to create jobs
April 7, 2009 - 7:04am | by brianbeatonPress Release
Government of Canada to Provide Skills Training Opportunities for Aboriginal Canadians
By: Marketwire - Apr. 6, 2009
Sandy Lake First Nation walk the winter road raising money for wellness and prayer
April 7, 2009 - 6:27am | by brianbeatonSandy Lake First Nation press release
Sandy Lakers walk the winter road for prayer and healing: raises $5,000
Fri, 04/03/2009
Approximately 17 community members walked 50 km on the winter road yesterday in an effort to bring prayer and healing to the community.
The prayers were for community members who are sick and in poor health and for those who are struggling with drug and alcohol addictions, said Eddie Kakepetum, one of the walk's organizers.
