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First of its kind anthology of Aboriginal stories launches

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:14:05 -0500

February 2nd, 2012

Professor Warren Cariou, Director of the University of Manitobas Centre for Creative Writing/Oral Culture, and Lecturer Niigaanwewidam James Sinclair are launching an anthology of Manitoba Aboriginal Literature tomorrow at the Forks Market.

The book, Manitowapow: Aboriginal Writings from the Land of Water, is a comprehensive collection of writing by Aboriginal people in Manitoba, from rock paintings to rap musicians. It is the first anthology of its kind in Canada, focusing on the Aboriginal literary traditions (and oral storytelling traditions) from one province.

StrongStart BC centre focuses on First Nations culture

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:12:44 -0500

February 3, 2012

Kamloops - Education Minister George Abbott helped celebrate the official opening of the A.E. Perry StrongStart BC centre by reading to kids and their parents from a book of First Nations stories called Thanks to Animals and presenting a copy of the book to the centre.

Watch: Minister Abbott visiting A.E. Perry StrongStart BC

A.E. Perry StrongStart BC, located at A.E. Perry Elementary school, was created with a First Nations focus which is reflected in its setting and activities. The centre has a carpet featuring First Nations motifs, in addition to First Nations dolls and a tepee for the children to play in. Activities have included moccasin-making, traditional First Nation snacks, as well as First Nations readings and songs.

Canada, Manitoba and Bloodvein First Nation Partner on New Access Road, Leading to Jobs, Training and Economic Development

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:10:54 -0500

Ref. #2-3615

Winnipeg, Manitoba (February 3, 2012) The Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, the Honourable Eric Robinson, Manitoba Minister of Aboriginal and Northern Affairs, and Bloodvein First Nation Chief Roland Hamilton announced today an investment for the construction of an access road that will connect the First Nation to the provinces all-season road network.

The project, which will link the Bloodvein First Nation to an all-season road currently being constructed by the Government of Manitoba on the east side of Lake Winnipeg, is expected to create 30 new jobs, provide skills training for community members and generate revenue for the First Nation. Upon completion of this essential infrastructure, the Bloodvein First Nation will be able to explore additional business opportunities along the all-season road corridor.

Province Provides Up to $400,000 to Arts-based Community Organizations

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:08:58 -0500

News Release - Manitoba
February 3, 2012

Funding Supports 11 Groups Providing Valuable Creative Programming: Marcelino

Manitoba continues to support valuable creative programming with over $400,000 in Urban Art Centres (UAC) funding for 11 community-based organizations delivering annual ongoing arts programming, Culture, Heritage and Tourism Minister Flor Marcelino announced today.

'NAPS Bound' Recruitment Initiative

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:06:36 -0500

Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service
RELEASE: February 3, 2012

(Thunder Bay, ON) The Nishnawbe-Aski Police would like to announce a police recruitment initiative that will help out interested persons who seek more information about a career in First Nations Policing.

NAPS Bound is a two-day event occurring on May 8 9, 2012, targeting individuals from the Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN) who may or may not have thought of a policing career with NAPS. The Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service (NAPS) serves 35 of the 49 NAN communities.

The Honourable Peter MacKay will announce Government of Canada support to the Paqtnkek Mi'kmaw Nation to help local Aboriginal people enter the job market

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:04:45 -0500

Friday, February 3, 2012

The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, will announce Government of Canada support to the Paqtnkek Mikmaw Nation to help local Aboriginal people enter the job market.

Kellie Leitch will announce Government of Canada support to the Oshki-Pimache-O-Win Education and Training Institute to help local Aboriginal people enter the job market

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:56:19 -0500

Friday, February 3, 2012

Kellie Leitch, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and to the Minister of Labour, and Member of Parliament for Simcoe-Grey, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, will announce Government of Canada support to the Oshki-Pimache-O-Win Education and Training Institute to help local Aboriginal people enter the job market.

Interest expressed in southern Yukon oil and gas rights

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:54:48 -0500

FOR RELEASE #12-014
February 3, 2012

WhitehorseThe Government of Yukon has received posting requests for oil and gas rights in 12 areas located between Carcross and Carmacks.

Starting today, Yukoners are invited to provide comments on any environmental, socio-economic, or surface access concerns during a 60-day public review period.

Ministry, Westbank First Nation discuss alternate lands

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:52:09 -0500

February 3, 2012

West Kelowna - The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and Westbank First Nation are discussing lands other than those initially identified in the Bear Creek/Rose Valley area in exchange for lands required for the construction of the Westside Road Interchange.

The ministry recognizes the significant concerns expressed by area residents and other stakeholders specific to watershed and park protection. As a result, the ministry and Westbank First Nation have been working together to explore alternate land exchange options for consideration by both parties, focusing on lands with fewer public impacts that would be suitable to Westbank First Nation.

Health? Environment? Food Security? Culture? Are these topics that YOUTH in your First Nation are concerned about and want to share with their peers and other youth nationally?

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:50:32 -0500

2/2/2012

If YES, then CIER has the perfect opportunity for you!

What is the opportunity?

A 3 to 5-day digital storytelling workshop where YOUTH get to tell their stories and learn how to create digital stories. CIER will share these stories about the traditional foods on a new interactive website we are developing about traditional foods, environment and the future.