Message from  First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada

INAC refers CHRC decision for tribunal to Federal Court

Hello Everyone

Sadly - INAC has taken another step in an apparent attempt to fetter this important case from being heard on its merits. It has applied for a judicial review of the CHRC decision to refer the matter to tribunal - here are some of the details.

Judicial Review Application T-1753-08 from Justice, on behalf of INAC.

The Application has two arguments:

Earn a Bachelor of Education Degree

while living and working in your home community.

NNEC's Bachelor of Education program is now accepting applications for the September 2009 intake.

If you have ever considered a culturally appropriate, land-based degree program, do come and visit us.

The deadline for the September, 2009 intake is May 15, 2009.

Sioux Lookout Anti-Racism Committee Press Release

Sioux Lookout Youth Premiering Bounce

Sioux Lookout (November 20, 2008) – the Sioux Lookout Anti-Racism Committee announces the premiere of Bounce, a play created by Sioux Lookout youth about racial tensions.

The play will be performed at Queen Elizabeth High School for the community on December 3rd, 2008 at 7pm.  There is no charge but donations to SLARC youth arts programming are encouraged. 

BC Government press release ...

$22.5 Million to Help Connect First Nations

Nov. 18, 2008 - Ministry of Labour and Citizens' Services

VANCOUVER – To help bridge the digital divide for First Nations, the provincial government is providing $22.5 million for broadband connectivity, announced Labour and Citizens’ Services Minister Iain Black today with First Nations leaders.

Press Release ...

“Innu Place Names Website a Worldwide First”

Natuashish (Labrador) - 21 November 2008

Labrador Innu made history today by putting on line the first comprehensive cultural website dedicated entirely to Aboriginal place names. Called Pepamuteiati nitassinat (‘As We Walk Across Our Land’), the website gives access to over 500 Innu place names in Labrador, as well as stories, photos, and video clips associated with the names.  The website can be explored at www.innuplaces.ca

(SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – NOVEMBER 20th, 2008): The Shingwauk Anishinaabe Students’ Association (SASA) will be holding the 2nd Annual Empowering the Anishinaabe Symposium on Tuesday November 25th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm in Shingwauk Hall on the campus of Algoma University. The event will be open to the public and all interested parties are encouraged to attend.

From Globe and Mail

Natives eye power of the future
- First nations chief wants bigger role in energy development, generation and transmission

JOE FRIESEN - November 18, 2008

AFN press release ...

AFN National Chief Phil Fontaine expresses optimism about commitments to First Nations in Speech from the Throne

     OTTAWA, Nov. 20 /CNW Telbec/ - National Chief Phil Fontaine expressed optimism about the federal government's commitments in yesterday's Speech from the Throne to ensure that First Nations will "fully share in economic opportunities" and that it will work with First Nations to improve education as an important priority.

Beyond Freefall: Halting Rural Poverty

the final report of the  Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry details the many issues evident across rural Canada. 

Click here for the entire 408 page PDF copy of the report

Some excerpts: