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From  Climate and Capitalism

First Nation’s Lawsuit Could Shut Down the Tar Sands

“If the Beaver Lake Cree win clearly in this case, it could mean an end to development on their territory”

By Tom Sandborn From TheTyee.ca, July 28, 2008

Jack Woodward and the Beaver Lake Cree aim to change Canadian law — and their success likely would throw a huge wrench into Alberta’s tar-sands oil production.

Good Life for Young People
Oshki-Aa-yaa'aag Bimaadiziiwin Foundation

2008 Concert
August 15, 2008

at

Assabaska Heritage Park
On Beautiful Lake of the Woods
Morson, Ontario, Canada

Camping is available

Youth Workshops - All Afternoon - 1 to 5pm

Theatre
Music
Video Production
Traditional Arts & Crafts
Empowerment Creativity

From NY Times 
 
As Travel Costs Rise, More Meetings Go Virtual

By STEVE LOHR - July 22, 2008

Peace Hills Trust's 26th Annual Native Art Contest

Peace Hills Trust hosts the annual Native Art Contest in support of Native culture. The Native Art Contest was established in 1982 to promote the work of Native artists throughout Canada. Each fall entries are judged in various categories and prizes are awarded at an awards ceremony. The Native Art Contest has proved to be an integral part of shaping our proud history and will remain an ongoing contribution to our Company's support of Native culture.

KIRK DAVIS' FIRST NATIONS TEEN CHALLENGE BENEFIT RIDE

Sioux Lookout resident, Kirk Davis, is leaving for his 1800 km benefit ride for First Nations Teen Challenge.

First Nations Teen Challenge will be a six month residential treatment program based in Lac Seul and is open to First Nations men across the north.

He will be leaving from New Life Assembly Church July 26, 2008 between 7:30 -8:00 a.m.

AFN Press Release

Assembly of First Nations - Challenge to First Nations

All teams must be registered by August 1, 2008 at 5 PM EST.
Fax Number: (613) 241-5808

First Nations people have always taught by example and by being active, I set an example for others and inspire those around me.

Traditionally, First Nations peoples were very physically active in their daily living activities of securing food and energy.

Moose Cree First Nation press release 

Declaration of the Moose Cree First Nation

     TIMMINS, ON, July 24 /CNW/ - We the Moose Cree people are the original people of this land, the Creator has given us this land as our home;

     The Creator gave us our spiritual beliefs, our languages, our culture, and this place on Earth which provided us with all our needs;

     Our ancestors have lived in this land since time immemorial, drawing on the animals, fish and plants for our sustenance;

Wishart Library Launches Two New Online Databases (24-Jul-2008)
Building Futures by Preserving the Past
Wishart Library Launches Two New Online Databases

From Globe and Mail

Ontario to get $7.8-billion for infrastructure - Ottawa to announce spending today as province signs framework agreement; subway extension not included

KAREN HOWLETT AND DANIEL LEBLANC

July 24, 2008

 NAN press releases

NAN Launches Youth Resiliency Project

THUNDER BAY, ON Thursday July 24, 2008: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief RoseAnne Archibald together with the NAN Decade for Youth and Development department today launched a new project designed to enhance the health and resilience of Nishnawbe Aski youth.