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Algoma University Hosting Teach-In on Economic Crisis for community and region

Algoma University Hosts Teach-In on Economic Crisis

(SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – JANUARY 15th, 2009): The economic problems that have gripped the world in the past several months have quickly become a top concern for many people, as grim pronouncements dominate the headlines day-after-day. In an effort to help the public gain a greater understanding of this complex and multi-faceted “crisis”, faculty members of Algoma University have organized two teach-in sessions that will take place on Friday January 23 and Saturday January 24 in Algoma U’s Great West Life Amphitheater.

Share Your Story, Shape Your Care - LHIN 14 requesting stories about Health Care

LHIN 14 message ... 

NAN and INAC seeking standing at inquest into deaths of First Nation students in Thunder Bay

NAN press release 

NAN hopeful standing will be granted at Bushie inquest

     THUNDER BAY, ON, Jan. 14 /CNW/ - Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler is hopeful that NAN and legal counsel for the family of Reggie Bushie will be granted standing in the coroner's inquest into the death of Reggie Bushie following pre-inquest proceedings in Thunder Bay today.

KO partners with Bell Aliant and others for expanded broadband infrastructure across region

The following NOHFC press release, dated January 13, 2009 details the Ontario government's financial contribution towards this project but there are several financial contributers as well, including:

Mishkeegogamang First Nation Ladies Broombal Tournament January 23-25

Mishkeegogamang Ladies Broomball

January 23-25, 2009.

Entry Fee $1500.00

 1st $8000.00

2nd $3000.00

3rd $1000.00

Based on 8 teams

 

contact Michael Bottle

(807)928-2490 weekends

(807)928-2351 days

(807)928-2837 evenings

12 Annual Thomas Ash Memorial Hockey Tourrnament Feb 6-8 in Mishkeegogamang First Nation

12 Annual Thomas Ash Memorial

Hockey Tournament

February 6-8, 2009.

Entry Fee $1000.00

 

1st $4000.00

2nd $2000.00

3rd $1000.00

Contact Michael Bottle

(807)928-2490 weekends

(807)928-2837 evenings

(807)928-2351 days. 

AHF Report: Aboriginal Healing in Canada: Studies in Therapeutic Meaning and Practice

The Aboriginal Healing Foundation Research Series 

Aboriginal Healing in Canada: Studies in Therapeutic Meaning and Practice

Introduction

NAPS establishing Community Consultation Committees in all serviced First Nations

NAPS press release ... 

Community Consultation Committees Planned for NAN Communities

The Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service is formalizing monthly Community Consultation Committees in each of the communities it serves, beginning in January 2009. This fulfills a commitment made by Acting Chief John C. Domm following discussions with Nishnawbe-Aski Nation Chiefs last summer.

STOP study inviting cigarette smokers to join other Ontarians in stopping this deadly disease

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and the Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion press release

Pelican Falls hosting 3rd annual broomball tournament in March

Pelican Falls

3rd Annual Ladies Broomball Tournament

March 7, 8 2009 

$150.00 per team

contact Duane Ogemah

582-3908 home, 737-1283 work