Community News
Ontario ministry of education with support from INAC regional office hosting education conference
October 8, 2007 - 5:14am | by AnonymousCircle of Light:
A First Nation, Métis and Inuit Education Conference –
Achieving Excellence for all Students
November 26-28, 2007
Toronto, Ontario
Toronto Marriott Eaton Centre
About the Conference
The Ministry of Education, in partnership with Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, is hosting Circle of Light: A First Nation, Métis and Inuit Education Conference from November 26-28, 2007 in Toronto.
First Nation child and family agency policies and practices being challenged
October 7, 2007 - 7:12am | by brianbeaton
NOT SAFE, NOT SOUND - Is a change in the child welfare system failing Manitoba's native kids?
Allison Hanes, National Post
Published: Saturday, October 06, 2007
Chiefs of Ontario hosting First Nations Education conference in Thunder Bay
October 6, 2007 - 6:23am | by brianbeatonChiefs of Ontario announcement ...
2nd Annual First Nation Education Conference 2007
October 4, 2007
The Chiefs of Ontario, Education Coordination Unit and Union of Ontario Indians are hosting the 2nd Annual Education Conference on November 21 and 22, 2007, in Thunder Bay, Ontario at the Best Western Nor'Wester Resort Hotel.
First Nation citizenship as defined by First Nations is the only way to protect rights and treaties
October 6, 2007 - 6:14am | by brianbeatonTwo news stories concerning how present legislation is quickly eliminating the recognition of STATUS Indians and all the inherent and treaty rights that exist for First Nation people with status.
From the BayToday.ca http://www.baytoday.ca/content/news/details.asp?c=22063
Only self-government can address First Nations citizenship
By Kate Adams
BayToday.ca, October 04, 2007
Nipissing First Nation News Release
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Sioux Lookout tribal council Education Coordinators plan protest at INAC office
October 5, 2007 - 8:04pm | by brianbeaton
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Terrasses de la Chaudiere
10 Wellington, North Tower
Hull, Quebec, K1A 0H4
Dear Honourable Minister Strahl:
Invitation to OPEN HOUSE at NADF in person or via videoconference
October 3, 2007 - 9:32am | by Anonymous
NISHNAWBE ASKI DEVELOPMENT FUND
You're invited to an
OPEN HOUSE
BC's lieutenant-governor Steven Point's article describing what Aboriginals want
October 3, 2007 - 4:50am | by brianbeaton
'Getting Back Our Dignity'
Steven Point at Coast Salish gathering last January - BC's new lieutenant-governor on what Aboriginals want.
By Steven L. Point
Published: October 2, 2007
TheTyee.ca
Special Assembly of the NAN Chiefs on the Northern Table Nov. 13 - 15 in Timmins
October 2, 2007 - 6:47am | by brianbeatonNORTHERN TABLE UPDATE
LEAD NEGOTIATOR SURPRISED AT THE RESPONSE FROM FIRST NATIONS TO THE NORTHERN TABLE
Aboriginal children experience higher rates of involvement with a Children’s Aid Society
October 1, 2007 - 7:55pm | by brianbeatonPress Release ...
Child Abuse Remains a Major Problem in Ontario
October 1, 2007
TORONTO, Oct. 1 - Last year, more than 29,000 children in Ontario suffered maltreatment and came into the care of Ontario's Children's Aid Societies, an increase of 24% since 2000/2001.
Fort Severn First Nation supporting OPP and NAPS murder investigation
October 1, 2007 - 12:03pm | by brianbeatonOPP Press Release ...
Ontario Provincial Police assist Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service with Homicide Investigation in Fort Severn First Nation Territory
FORT SEVERN, ON, Sept. 30 - One male suspect has been arrested as police continue to investigate the Murder of a 17-year-old boy and the Attempt Murder of a 21-year-old man. Both victims are residents of the Fort Severn First Nation Territory.
