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From the Ottawa Citizen

Government still failing aboriginal children

June 02, 2008

Re: PM to apologize for residential schools

2008
Heroes of Our Time
Scholarships

Since 1988/1989 the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) has sponsored the Heroes of Our Time scholarships to recognize the hard work, dedication and academic achievements of First Nations post secondary students who demonstrate excellence in a variety of categories.

It gives us great satisfaction to know that we are helping the future leaders of our Nations.

Sandy Lake First Nation press release ... 

Sandy Lake "Standing Together For Cancer"

A group from the Sandy Lake Health Authority, who sees first-hand the lack of support for cancer patients, has initiated a one-time fundraising drive.

On Thursday, May 29th, 27 Sandy Lake residents will shave their heads to show their support for those afflicted by cancer.

“We see so many families struggling”, says Marie-Elaine Delvin, Sandy Lake’s Nurse-In-Charge. “We wanted to take action by doing this”.

From the new Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) website at www.trc-cvr.ca

Indian Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission is Formally Established and Operational

OTTAWA, June 1 - Justice Harry S. LaForme, Chair of the Indian Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), and Commissioners Claudette Dumont-Smith and Jane Brewin Morley, Q.C. are pleased to announce that the TRC is officially established and will be fully operational on June 2, 2008.

From the Toronto Star

Native students go away disappointed - No money in budget for new elementary school, Indian affairs minister tells Attawapiskat children

Linda Diebel - National Affairs Writer - May 30, 2008

Western Premiers' Conference Communique: Rural and Remote Communities

PRINCE ALBERT, SASKATCHEWAN--(May 30, 2008) - Western Premiers discussed the importance of rural and remote communities in the economic, social and cultural fabric of western and northern Canada. They also discussed the critical role of rural and remote northern communities in exercising Canadian sovereignty. Premiers discussed the need to develop infrastructure in the North that supports growth, given the early stages of development there.

Transportation

The Global Information Technology Report 2007-2008

Canada position in the world's Network Readiness Index continues to slide to thirteenth position out of 127 countries studied for this year's report.

In 2005, Canada was in sixth position, sliding to eleventh position in 2006 and now to 13th place in this year's report. One of the largest areas contributing to this slide is GOVERNMENT READINESS which went to 25th position in the world.

In Praise of Taxes: The Link between Taxation and Good Governance in a First Nations Context

http://www.iog.ca/publications/2008_in_praise_taxes.pdf 

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 NAN press release ...

Oski-Machiitawin Commences

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Stan Beardy together with the Oski-Machiitawin (formerly “Northern Table”) NAN Chiefs steering committee announced today their decision to commence accelerated bilateral discussions with the Government of Ontario regarding lands and resources.

From CBC.ca ...

MPs approve contentious native human rights bill

May 29, 2008

A controversial bill to extend Canadian human rights protections to people living on First Nations reserves has passed the House of Commons.

The Conservative bill, which MPs voted in favour of on Wednesday, now heads to the Senate for approval.