Community News
Another house fire death in First Nation challenges underfunding and lack of proper infrastructure
April 6, 2014 - 10:29am | by brianbeatonJade Willoughby, Whitesand First Nation band member, takes on modelling world in New York
April 6, 2014 - 10:21am | by brianbeatonFirst Nation model overcomes illness to pursue dream
Jade Willoughby, once ridiculed for her looks, recently modelled in New York's Fashion Week
By Lisa Charleyboy, Apr 05, 2014
First Nations Innovation research, KORI and KO hosts international online launch of new Journal of CI
April 5, 2014 - 8:04am | by brianbeatonOn April 4, the day Industry Canada released their Digital Canada 150 strategy for the other 98% of the country, the First Nations Innovation research project, the Keewaytinook Okimakanak Research Institute (KORI) and KNET hosted the launch of the First Mile Special Edition of the Journal of Community Informatics (JOCI).
Keewaytinook Okimakanak First Nations online survey prize draw winners announced
April 4, 2014 - 9:53am | by brianbeatonThe KO Online Survey ended on Monday, March 31, 2014
Thank you to everyone who completed the KO First Nation online survey. Over 250 people provided the KO research team with information that will be used in the coming months to produce reports, publications, and further research and development.
190 people submitted their names for the draws for different prizes for those people completing the draw.
Prizes Draw Winners
Industry Canada announces their Digital Canada 150 plan - 5 megabits per second per household maybe
April 4, 2014 - 9:43am | by brianbeatonFrom OpenMedia.ca
Top 5 things you need to know about the government's long-awaited digital economy strategy
Posted by Josh Tabish on Friday, April 4, 2014
Government posting internal First Nation spending practices online claiming misuse of their funds
April 3, 2014 - 7:35am | by brianbeatonOttawa probes reserve money management practices
BILL CURRY - April 3, 2014
OTTAWA - The Globe and Mail
OKTLaw documents government cuts to First Nation organizations reducing services and support
April 2, 2014 - 7:46am | by brianbeatonMassive Cuts to Aboriginal Organizations Means Loss of Successful Programs and Services
Stephanie Kearns - April 1, 2014
Final Truth and Reconciliation Commission gathering in Edmonton leaves lots of questions and gaps
April 1, 2014 - 7:45am | by brianbeatonGENERATIONS OF ABUSE AGAINST ABORIGINAL CHILDREN RECOUNTED IN CANADA
Truth and Reconciliation Commission heard final testimony Sunday, but some question whether real healing will happen
March 31, 2014 by Benjamin Shingler
Americans learning about First Nation rights and their influence on resource extraction on their lands
March 30, 2014 - 9:57am | by brianbeatonMarch 29, 2014
Native Canadians demand stake in energy superpower play
Aboriginal Canadians from Quebec to British Columbia are asserting their rights that require governments to "consult and accommodate" aboriginal groups before miners and oil and gas drillers encroach on their lands.
Children and parents play and safety concerns might now be creating bullying and injuries
March 30, 2014 - 9:46am | by brianbeatonCan playgrounds be too safe?
Michael Enright - March 28, 2014 | Categories: Michael's Essays
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