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From the Thunder Bay News Source

Group releases forest industry charter
Tb News Source - 9/17/2007

A pointed message has emerged from a forestry group on the sustainability of the industry in northern Ontario – let the communities have more say in the future of their industry.

From CBC News ...

Tory would sue aboriginal protesters who create disturbance
September 14, 2007 - The Canadian Press

John Tory says he would sue anyone at the site of an ongoing land-claim dispute who creates a disturbance resulting in a "huge public expense."

On Election Day - Oct 10, EVERYONE will be asked to vote on whether YOU want to switch to a new system of electing our Members of the Ontario Legislature called "Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) system" from our current "First Past the Post" system. Make an informed decision ... check out the following web sites to learn more about YOUR choice!!

Heritage Canada Press Release ...

Federal Funding for Festivals to Support Arts And Heritage, Build Stronger Communities

HALIFAX, September 12, 2007 - The Honourable Josée Verner, Minister of Canadian Heritage, Status of Women and Official Languages, today announced how the Government will implement the $30 million in new funding per year provided for in the 2007 Budget to support local arts and heritage activities that involve Canadians in their communities through activities that express, celebrate, and preserve local culture.

All First Nations Youth Invited to Join Together at the 3rd National First Nations Youth Summit

At the 3rd National First Nations Youth Summit, you’ll meet other First Nations youth from Across Canada, share your ideas and help design a Plan of Action for our Youth Leaders for the next five years.

Have some fun!

Everyone is welcome to attend the

Late Judah Beardy Memorial Gospel Jamboree

Canada, along with three other countries (Australia, New Zealand and the United States) were the only countries to vote AGAINST this UN Declaration! See the Canadian explanation below ...

AFN Press Release ... 

AFN National Chief Applauds Today's Passage of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples - Recognizing 30 Years of Work in the Making

From Kenora Miner & News ...

Devils Gap cottagers to challenge eviction in court

By Reg Clayton - September 11, 2007

Nominations are needed for all categories: business owners, executives, leaders, corporation!

 Please visit www.nadf.org and go to Business Awards for criteria, nomination forms, and contact info to send your nominations in.

 Recognize the outstanding contribution of your community members!

From the Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal ...

Meno Ya Win Health Centre a step closer
September 8, 2007

Completion of the Meno Ya Win Health Centre (http://www.slmhc.on.ca/home.htm) in Sioux Lookout in 2010 will fulfill the “hopes and dreams” of quality health care services for area First Nations, Frank Beardy claims.