Community News

First Nations' Education across Canada requiring a major overhaul and equitable funding

The Chiefs of Ontario were inspired to produce this video in support of the Shannen's Dream Campaign that is diligently working towards ensuring that Canada addresses the longstanding inequity between First Nations schools on reserve and their provincial/territorial counterparts. This inequity denies many First Nations children an opportunity to receive a culturally based education in a proper school. This video provides some background on Shannen Koostachin -- the founder of Shannen's Dream and the continuing work of many who carry on her legacy.

New Cell Phone Service launched in Attawapiskat First Nation with Keewaytinook Okimakanak

 

Attawapiskat Resources Inc. Launches New Cell Phone Service

Health Canada cuts funding for National Aboriginal Health Organization forcing closure by June, 2012

 

From NAHO.ca

Announcement

The National Aboriginal Health Organization's (NAHO) funding has been cut by Health Canada. It is with sadness that NAHO will wind down by June 30,2012.

Federal government eliminates funding for First Nations Statistical Institute

From FNSI.ca

FEDERAL BUDGET DECISION ELIMINATES FUNDING TO THE FIRST NATIONS STATISTICAL INSTITUTE

Kingfisher Lake First Nation walkers arriving in Sioux Lookout on Tuesday, Apr 3

 

Awareness Walk on Prescription Drugs and Vision for a Treatment Centre Program

Location:  Town Beach 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.