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The team at Keewaytinook Okimakanak is working with a number of researchers to produce papers and publications that support the further development of broadband infrastructure and applications in remote and rural communities across Canada. The following list of activities and partners highlight the extent of this work ...

Aboriginal Policy Research Conference 

July 03, 2008

The Third Triennial

Aboriginal Policy Research Conference

will be held March 9 - 12, 2009 in Ottawa, Ontario.

There is a call for papers for three support conference streams from

Caledon Institute releases paper on improving education on reserves

Posted July 3, 2008

The Caledon Institute of Social Policy announced the release of

"Improving Education on Reserves: A First Nations Education Authority Act"

by Michael Mendelson.

Anishinaabeg Kakenwaydemiwatch Nepi (AKN) celebrated their grand opening today by bringing together all the partners involved in making this unique Safe Water Operations program a success!

Partners in this innovative initiative include:

Brian Walmark, Director of the Keewaytinook Okimakanak Research Institute is attending the Provoking Research, Provoking Communities Conference hosted by the Faculty of Education at the University of Windsor. The conference is happening starting July 3 to 5, 2008.

A Communiqué from National Chief Phil Fontaine

Update in Key Legislation Affecting First Nations

June 2008

The Assembly of First Nations issues regular updates on the National Chief’s activities and work underway at the national office. More information can be found on the AFN’s website at www.afn.ca.

Update in Key Legislation Affecting First Nations

From the Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal

Water protection goes local

BRYAN MEADOWS - June 30, 2008
 
A new venture is tapping local talent to ensure safe water on area First Nations.

Anishinnaabeg Kakenwaydemiwatch Nepi (AKN) was created in response to the safe water operations program instituted by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada in 2006. The not-for-profit corporation celebrates the grand opening of its Dryden office on Thursday.

Ontario government press release ...

Ontario Moves to Protect Sturgeon

June 27, 2008

McGuinty Government Restricts Harvest In Both Recreational And Commercial Fisheries

As of July 1, 2008, recreational anglers will no longer be allowed to keep any lake sturgeon they catch.

Evidence shows that overharvesting is a major factor in putting the species at risk. As a result, only catch and release of this species will be allowed.

From the Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal

Food banks caught in the middle as prices rise

Sarah Elizabeth Brown 06/28/2008

Food, gas and energy prices are soaring and more Ontarians are having a tougher time paying basic bills.

Caught in between are food banks, which are feeling the pinch of higher food and fuel prices as well as seeing more people coming to them for help.