Community News
Inviting woman, youth, elder and leader nominations for NAN's annual 2008 Keewaywin Awards
June 16, 2008 - 6:55am | by brianbeatonNOMINATIONS FOR THE ANNUAL 2008 KEEWAYWIN AWARDS
In recognition of outstanding achievements and dedication to the people of Nishnawbe Aski Nation.
NOMINATE SOMEONE FROM YOUR COMMUNITY TODAY!
Nominations being accepted until July 11, 2008.
NAN Woman Award
NAN Elder Award
Emile Nakogee Award for Outstanding Leadership
NAN Youth Awards:
Acedemic
Athletic
Government committee provides recommendations to close the gap for First Nation socio-economic outcomes
June 15, 2008 - 8:15am | by brianbeatonThe April 2008 report "EMPLOYABILITY IN CANADA: PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE" from the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities provides the Federal Government with some very clear recommendations concerning education, training, employment, etc.
Click here to go to report web site where a copy of the complete report can be downloaded
Government's Copyright bill supports corporate interests while removing more rights of the consumers
June 14, 2008 - 7:26am | by brianbeatonThe Native Spirit Film and Video festival of the Indigenous Peoples of the Americas 2008 in London, England
June 14, 2008 - 7:14am | by AnonymousPress release ...
Provide your ideas for upcoming conferences for Children and Adolescents with Special Needs
June 13, 2008 - 4:25pm | by brianbeaton
Fall or Winter Conference Planning for 2008 is now on!
First Nation schools blamed by OECD for high drop-out rates while underfunding by INAC ignored as cause
June 13, 2008 - 8:36am | by brianbeatonPress Release
Aboriginal Youth Drop-Out Rates a Weak Spot In Canadian Education, OECD Says
(CEP News) Ottawa - Canada enjoys an enviable rate of youth employment and education, but must address drop-out rates among disadvantaged and aboriginal youths, says a report released by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
After the apologies of the Canadian government for their efforts to destroy First Nation families and communities
June 12, 2008 - 5:17am | by brianbeatonWill the Canadian Government ...
Roy Morris exhibition at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery - My Great Grandmother's Gifts
June 12, 2008 - 4:29am | by brianbeatonRoy Morris
My Great Grandmother's Gifts
June 13 to September 14
Join us for the
Opening Reception
Traveling on rivers and lakes will soon be decided by corporate interests as government changes NWP Act
June 11, 2008 - 11:48am | by brianbeatonThe requirement for governments and other groups to consult with First Nations about appropriate use of traditional lands is now under attack by the Harper government and corporate interests as they move forward on revisions to the Navigable Waters Protection Act. The "duty to consult" rulings by the Supreme Court will once again have to be used to ensure First Nation traditional lands and resources (including the waterways) are respected within this new Act.
Summer student employment opportunities at Windigo First Nations Council in Sioux Lookout
June 11, 2008 - 10:04am | by brianbeatonWINDIGO FIRST NATIONS COUNCIL
Summer Student Employment Opportunity
1) Governance Assistant ( 8 week position)
2) Health Assistant (6 week position)
3) Administration Assistant (8 week position)
Please send resume and covering letter to:
Sophia Trist, Office Manager,
Windigo First Nations Council
P.O. Box 299
Sioux Lookout, Ontario
P8T 1A3
Fax: 807-737-3133
