Community News
Keewaytinook Okimakanak Telemedicine team presents at Rural Health Research conference
October 30, 2012 - 2:27pm | by brianbeatonFrom http://videocom.firstnation.ca
Orpah McKenzie, KOTM eHealth Director, and Tina Kakepetum-Schultz, KOTM Assistant Director, recently presented a report at the Canadian Rural Health Research conference in Levis, Quebec. The report is based on analysis of our KO-KNET survey by Crystal Kakekaspan and Kerri Gibson. North Spirit Lake Chief Rita Thompson accompanied Orpah and Tina at the Quebec conference and supported their presentation.
Neskantaga First Nation hosting Back to Our Roots Gathering III on November 6-8 2012
October 30, 2012 - 10:39am | by AnonymousREGISTER NOW for BACK TO OUR ROOTS GATHERING III
Sharing and learning workshops to recovery, wellness and relapse prevention for prescription drug abuse.
This 3 day event will be hosted in Neskantaga.
AFN National Chief Says Work to Move Beyond Indian Act must be Led by First Nations
October 23, 2012 - 8:42am | by brianbeatonAFN Press Release
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Says Work to Move Beyond Indian Act must be Led by First Nations
October 19, 2012 (Ottawa, ON) - The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) released the following statement from National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today following yesterday's announcement of Government support for Bill C-428, the Indian Act Amendment and Replacement Act.
Creating provincial urban-based school boards viewed as solution for First Nation education
October 22, 2012 - 8:39am | by brianbeatonOttawa and First Nations must collaborate on reforms to education
The Globe and Mail Editorial - Oct. 21 2012
Ottawa and first nations leaders need to work harder to bring about meaningful reform in aboriginal education.
Aboriginal Territories in Cyberspace - Empowering First Nations with New Media Technologies
October 22, 2012 - 8:22am | by brianbeatonAboriginal video game puts modern twist on tradition of storytelling
CTV Montreal - Oct. 20, 2012
Using a modern twist to honour centuries-old traditions, a new video game designed by young people from Kahnawake uses Mohawk legends as inspiration.
Lessons learned from Canadian anti-native racism rheotic and colonialism experiences
October 22, 2012 - 6:04am | by brianbeatonChoices - Upgrading to Windows 8 will be a challenge for many people
October 21, 2012 - 12:08pm | by brianbeatonMaking sense of the confusing world of Windows 8
Ready to jump into Windows 8? As if the switch from the Windows 7 interface to the Windows 8 way of doing things wasn't bad enough, deciding what type of Windows 8 or Windows RT device to purchase is another challenge.
Creating effective training and employment strategies with First Nations and mining industry
October 15, 2012 - 3:22am | by brianbeatonCounting on first nations to fill a looming labour shortfall
WENDY STUECK - VANCOUVER - The Globe and Mail - Oct. 14 2012
City of Vancouver proclaimed Reconciliation Week with First Nations, Inuit and Metis people
October 7, 2012 - 12:32pm | by brianbeatonPress Release from Reconciliation Canada
October 4, 2012
CITY OF VANCOUVER ISSUES PROCLAMATION FOR RECONCILIATION WEEK
Vancouver, BC (Coast Salish Territories) - The City of Vancouver has proclaimed Reconciliation Week with First Nations, Inuit and Metis people starting Oct 1, 2012 (see below).
School Curriculum about Canada's discredited Indian Residential School System launched
October 7, 2012 - 11:52am | by brianbeatonFrom Legacy Of Hope Foundation
NWT and NU Curriculum on Residential Schools Unveiled
