Building an army of problem solvers – TVO.org
Aug 22, 2017 A social enterprise program provides training and job opportunities for people with barriers to employment Over the course of the past year I had run across the…
STEM camp seeds love of learning for Indigenous kids – University of Calgary
Power to Choose Aboriginal Youth summer camp helps change minds Not all that big on science at first, Tia Johnstone was all smiles by the time a co-ordinator with the…
Nibinamik fire evacuees return home – Tbnewswatch.com
Rain has lowered the forest fire hazard in many areas NIBINAMIK FIRST NATION, Ont – An easing of the forest fire situation around their community means that several hundred residents…
Families still full of doubts one year after MMIW inquiry – CBC Radio
This past season, The Current hosted a series of moving public forums across the country examining the tragedy of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. The project was launched…
Building energy planning capacities in remote First Nations – The Chronicle Journal
A SHARED vision to build technical self-reliance, developing new partnerships, and promoting healthy First Nation communities is the common thread in bringing over 200 passionate resource development and technical service…
Yedlin: A new chapter in consultations with Indigenous communities – Calgary Herald
August 22, 2017 There were two important decisions handed down by the Supreme Court of Canada last month, each dealing with issues of consultation with Indigenous Peoples in the context…
Moosonee woman sues OPP after waiting years for complaint against officer to be dealt with – Thestar.com
Aug. 22, 2017 Years after filing a complaint to the province’s police watchdog, Cheryl Hookimaw says she still sees Sgt. Randy Cota in her small community regularly. Cheryl Hookimaw didn’t…
Welcome to Canada sculpture unveiled – Kelowna Now
A new piece of artwork celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday was unveiled on August 19th at the Okanagan Lavender and Herb Farm. The sculpture’s round sphere acts as a representation of…
NAN honours members at special awards banquet – Sioux Bulletin
Nishnawbe Aski Nation celebrated the accomplishments and leadership of its members at the 2017 Keewaywin Awards presented August 9 in Lac Seul First Nation. The Emile Nakigee Award for Outstanding…
Summer camp prepares youth to be entrepreneurs – Eagle Feather News
August 22, 2017 Indigenous youth end the summer with a camp that offers skills and an experience of what it’s like to be entrepreneur. The 9th Annual Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneurship…
