Community News
Supporting local First Nation t-shirt business creates problem for Fort Severn youth with TBay police
December 4, 2007 - 9:00pm | by brianbeatonNAN / Fort Severn Press Release ....
DFC Student Awaits Internal Investigation
THUNDER BAY, ON: The family of Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) member Abraham Miles (17) together with Fort Severn First Nation and NAN await the results of an internal investigation of Thunder Bay Police following a November 7, 2007 incident where Miles was interrogated and photographed by police during a school tour of the Thunder Bay police department.
National Chief Phil Fontaine on the passing of renowned Ojibway artist Norval Morrisseau
December 4, 2007 - 8:31pm | by brianbeatonAFN Press Release ...
NAHO requests nominations for National Aboriginal Role Model Program
December 3, 2007 - 7:50pm | by brianbeatonNAHO NEWS RELEASE
National Aboriginal Role Model Program: Role Model Nomination Call
Ottawa, ON (November 28, 2007) —– The National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) is once again searching for Canada’s best and brightest Aboriginal youth for nomination to the 2008-09 National Aboriginal Role Model Program (NARMP).
The program, which has been organized by NAHO for the past four years, aims to highlight the accomplishments of Inuit, First Nations and Métis youth aged 13 to 30. The program’s theme is “Lead Your Way!”
K-Net contributing at UNDP gathering on e-Inclusion and Media for Indigenous Peoples
December 3, 2007 - 8:44am | by brianbeatonAn international gathering hosted by the Asian office of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) is being held in the remote, fly-in community of Bario this week. Visit http://www.ebario.com to learn more about this special community located in Malaysia.
Jesse Fiddler is atttending this event on behalf of Keewaytinook Okimakanak's Kuhkenah Network to share the K-Net story with workshop participants.
Jesse's 10 day travel agenda that began on Saturday includes:
United Nations brings together world leaders to discuss climate change and post-Kyoto
December 3, 2007 - 8:13am | by brianbeatonUN kicks off Bali climate change conference
Dec. 3 2007 - About 10,000 delegates from nearly 190 countries are in Bali today for a massive UN conference on climate change. The focus of the conference is to begin negotiations on a pact to replace the Kyoto Protocol, which expires in 2012.
Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards announced at Toronto festival
December 2, 2007 - 5:54am | by brianbeatonYellowbird big winner at Aboriginal Music Awards
November 30, 2007 - Country star Shane Yellowbird was the big winner at the Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards Friday night, taking home three prizes including best male artist. Click here to visit the CAMA homepage.
First Nation chief threatens Harper government suit for years of boarding home experience
December 1, 2007 - 10:30am | by brianbeatonBoarded students cheated of residential schools compensation: chief
November 26, 2007 - A Manitoba First Nations chief is preparing to sue the federal government, alleging Ottawa is denying some former residential-school students their full compensation because they boarded with non-aboriginal families instead of living at the institutions.
KO First Nation schools partnering with AFN and ONE X ONE to provide School Nutrition Program
December 1, 2007 - 9:54am | by brianbeatonAFN Press Release ...
Harper government appeals court ruling to remove sex discrimination from the determination of Indian status
November 30, 2007 - 11:55am | by brianbeatonThe K-Net story shared on National Research Council live webcast - Friday, Nov 30, 8:30am CST
November 30, 2007 - 9:21am | by brianbeatonNational Research Council, Canada presents a live webcast
SPEAKER: Andrew Clement, Faculty of Information Studies, University of Toronto
Building Information/Communication Infrastructures in the Public Interest
Live webcast
Click here to Join the LIVE Webcast NOW!
Friday, November 30th, 2007
10:30 a.m. to noon
