Community News
Northern Ontario resource ministers prepare to support northern development with First Nations
February 12, 2013 - 11:00pm | by brianbeatonKeewaytinook Okimakanak KNET team builds First Nation owned, controlled, accessible cellular service
February 12, 2013 - 10:55pm | by brianbeatonKeewaytinook Mobile (KM) is now delivering a new innovative cellular/mobile alternative service that supports full access (local calling) across all 20 First Nation community-owned and operated cell sites on the Kuhkenah Network (KO-KNET). Roaming on the TBayTel network (towns, cities and roads across Northwestern Ontario) is also available. Work is underway so roaming on the cross-Canada Rogers network is also available (scheduled to be completed in early spring).
First Nation youth continue the Idle No More struggle to protect environment with 4 day march
February 12, 2013 - 6:56am | by brianbeatonFrom CBC.ca
Bell posts 46 percent profit increase while arguing against further CRTC regulations in wireless telecom
February 12, 2013 - 6:49am | by brianbeatonBCE boosts dividend as profit climbs
RITA TRICHUR - TELECOM REPORTER - Feb. 07 2013
George Cope cannot understand what all the fuss is about.
The chief executive officer of BCE Inc. says there are misguided fears about the state of wireless competition even though Canadians benefit from having an industry that is brimming with carrier rivalries.
David Zimmer, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs announced by Ontario's new Premier
February 11, 2013 - 9:56pm | by brianbeatonKathleen Wynne has officially been sworn in as Ontario's new Premier, and has announced her new lineup of 27 ministers, 20 of whom have new portfolios, and an additional 10 new members.
All-Party Support for Treaty Implementation and Respect for Aboriginal Title and Rights
February 7, 2013 - 9:51pm | by brianbeatonAFN press release
Assembly of First Nations Welcomes All-Party Support for Treaty Implementation and Respect for Aboriginal Title and Rights
February 7, 2013
Government pushing through paternal First Nations Financial Transparency Act without consultation
February 7, 2013 - 1:14pm | by brianbeatonsee also CBC story below ...
Speaking of Accountability... Reexamining the Relationship of First Nation Voters to their Governments
Jodi Bruhn | December 15, 2012
Respecting and obeying International Law and UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
February 7, 2013 - 1:07pm | by brianbeatonTwo teenage girls work on Books With No Bounds to send NAN First Nation schools books and supplies
February 6, 2013 - 12:57pm | by AnonymousAfter listening to a CBC radio interview with two teenagers from Oakville, KO Education Advisor, Gloria Hendrick-Laliberte contacted them to find out more about their initiative called Books with No Bounds.
After a few emails and phone calls, a request for books for the KO communities with schools was made.
The girls made sure that they had shipments of books for the KO schools. Since that time they have sent books, resources, and craft supplies to the schools.
AANDC's Aboriginal Art Acquisition Program accepting submissions to Feb 15, 2013
February 5, 2013 - 2:17pm | by brianbeatonLocal Aboriginal artists are encouraged to submit their work for the Aboriginal Art Acquisition Program.
Submissions are being accepted until February 15, and the chosen pieces will be showcased at the Aboriginal Art Collection in Gatineau, Quebec.
Collections Coordinator Kevin Gibbs says artists must be at least 18-years-old and be of First Nations, Métis or Inuit ancestry.
Eligibility criteria:
