Community News

World Congress on Communication for Development final report, Lessons, Challenges and the Way Forward

WORLD CONGRESS ON

COMMUNICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT

Ontario government promises to work with First Nations to improve housing and living conditions on reserves

From the Canadian Press ...

Living conditions on some Ont. reserves 'offensive,' 'unacceptable': Bryant

TORONTO - The living conditions on some Ontario First Nation reserves, where contaminated land has forced several communities to close their local schools, are "offensive" and "unacceptable," Ontario Aboriginal Affairs Minister Michael Bryant said Thursday.

Canadian Aboriginal leaders and role models recognized by Aboriginal Achievement Foundation

NAAF press release .... 

Skills development and learning opportunities required in Canada for labour force gaps

CPRN press release ... 

Lifelong Learning Needed to Strengthen Productivity and Prosperity

November 15, 2007

Ottawa – Canada has an immediate challenge to increase skill levels in its adult population to strengthen productivity and make lifelong learning a reality, says a report issued today by Canadian Policy Research Networks (CPRN).

NAN First Nation chiefs agree to continue with the Northern Table process with Ontario

NAN Press Release ... 

K-Net prepares to move all partner satellite earthstation sites from Anik F2 satellite to Anik F3

The satellite dish realignment project ...

The K-Net team is preparing to move all the satellite earth stations on the Kuhkenah Network from the Anik F2 satellite over to Telesat's new satellite, Anik F3. Click here to see the pictures from today's training session preparing the team for this work.

K-Net hosts live online videoconference from Northern Ontario Women's Leadership Forum

 

All of the workshops are focused on strengthening leadership.  You will gain insight on your leadership style, tackling leadership challenges, and developing your personal career goals.

Harper government ignores First Nation recommendations to push CAP agenda forward

INAC press release ...

Harper Government Moves to Deliver Human Rights Protection for Aboriginal Canadians, Again

November 13, 2007

OTTAWA, ONTARIO

First Nation chiefs of Nishnawbe Aski Nation discusss land use with Aboriginal Affairs minister

From Timmins Daily Press ...

Land use tops NAN talks in Timmins; New Aboriginal affairs minister in attendance for discussions

Michael Peeling - Nov 13, 2007

Ontario's first dedicated Minister of Aboriginal Affairs meets with the community leaders of Nishnawbe Aski Nation today in Timmins at an annual gathering to discuss the future of Native issues in Northern Ontario.

Kee Kee Tooh Anishnawbe 24 Hour Help Line

Booshoo! Wacheeay! Aneen! We are the new KEE KEE TOOH ANISHNAWBE HELP LINE!! We have started a telephone help line specifically for Anishnawbe. It gives you the opportunity to talk to someone when you need to. The operators are trained professionals and the network will grow in time, but we are here for you.