Release Date: July 21st, 2010. NationTalk speaks with Craig J. Nelsen, President, CEO, and Director of the Avanti Mining Corp. Areas of discussion focus around Avanti's incredible Kitsault Mine and Feasibility, where it is one of the top five primary Molybdenum development assets worldwide. Avanti has taken a talk first approach by signing a Communications Protocol with the Nisga'a people, as well as, guaranteeing incredible economic opportunities for the communities. Also, they have brought in AMEC to conduct their feasability study, ensuring that both communities and environment are protected.

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Release Date: July 5th, 2010. NationTalk speaks with Jack Blacksmith, President and Chairman of C.R.E.E.Co. Topics of discussion include what C.R.E.E.Co is about and some of the successes and challenges they have faced. Also, the opportunities available to the communities involved with C.R.E.E.Co and how they are helping offset some of the issues facing First Nations etc.

For more information see http://www.creeco.ca/indexCreeco.aspx

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Nike connects Native American and Aboriginal communities to the Nike brand through nike.net. This allows Native and Aboriginal health programs to purchase Nike products at reduced prices as incentives in the spirit of health promotion and disease prevention.

Nike developed the Air Native N7 shoe exclusively for Native American communities in North America. This shoe is available through nike.net.

Every product in the Nike N7 collection is designed for lower environmental impact – the result of Nike Considered Design. Exclusive, Native-inspired coloring highlights each N7 shoe and apparel piece.

The N7 Fund was created in 2007 to provide Native American communities with grants to fund sports and physical fitness programs. The N7 Fund is now expanding to provide grants to Aboriginal communities in Canada.

Release Date: May 11th, 2010. NationTalk speaks with Wes Hanson, President & CEO of Noront Resources Ltd. Topics of discussion include Wes Hanson's unique experiences within the Mining and Exploration industries, as well as, more on Noront Resources Ltd. and its future plans. Listen to hear more on Noront's plans to be Canada's leading mining company, also, more on what is being done within the "Ring of Fire" in Northern Ontario, where Noront Resources are leading the way in developing this vast area into positive results for both company and communities.

For more information see http://www.norontresources.com/

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Release Date: May 6th, 2010. NationTalk speaks with Judy Bradt, Principal & CEO of Summit Insight. Listen to hear more about her incredible work, wisdom and experiences she has encountered while working with more than 6,000 clients to win over $300 million in government contracts on both sides of the border. As well, more on her recent trip to Ottawa for PSAB's National Training and Exhibition show, and how these events are important for continued success for everyone. If you need a strategic advisor for government contracts, Canadian or American, who will make things easier and more understandable, listen for your solution.

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Release Date: May 3rd, 2010. NationTalk speaks with Ernie Daniels, President and COO of the Aboriginal Financial Officers Association (AFOA). Topics of discussion centre around the AFOA`s current mandate and what exactly their organization has, and is, continuing to accomplish. This year also marks the 10 year anniversary for AFOA and listen to hear more from their 10th National Conference, as well as, how to get involved with AFOA.

For more information see http://www.afoa.ca/

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Release Date: April 26th, 2010. NationTalk speaks with Deputy Grand Chief of the Crees, Ashley Iserhoff. Fifteen northern communities in the James Bay region of Quebec have joined together to build a $28.8 million fibre-optic infrastructure project. Nine Cree centres will form the hub of this new network, which will serve an area with 30,000 people in the region. Construction of over-1,400 Km of fibre-optic lines began this spring and will be completed in 2011. 800 Km of lines are already built within the Hydro-Quebec structures. Funding for the project came from local governments and agencies and both the Quebec and Canada governments. The new broadband network will be headed by the young Deputy Grand Chief of the Crees, Ashley Iserhoff and we caught up with him in Chibougamau at the announcement of the network and there our radio producer Hyman Glustein asked him about the broadband project. Listen for more on this incredible project.

For more information see http://www.gcc.ca/

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Release Date: April 12th, 2010. NationTalk speaks with Kelly Lendsay, President and CEO of the Aboriginal Human Resource Council. Topics include the importance of INAC's recent Business Procurement event in Ottawa and the how large employers are trying to bridge the employment gap. Also, more on how important the Aboriginal Human Resource Council is to Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal Canada and the services, events and products they are providing. Listen for more on the great event 'Inclusion Works '10' being held by the Aboriginal Human Resource Council in Toronto at Westin Harbour Castle, on April 27-29th.

For more information see http://www.aboriginalhr.ca

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Release Date: March 18th, 2010. NationTalk speaks with Kenn Ross, Manager of The Miziwe Biik Development Corporation. Topics include information on Miziwe Biik and the great work they provide, as well as, information on the Toronto Aboriginal Business Awards (TABA) being held March 18th! Also, the importance of TABA for Aboriginal entrepreneurs and how Miziwe Biik is continuing to help support and organize these opportunities for the Aboriginal communities in Toronto and the GTA. Listen here for more ways to get involved.

For more information see http://www.miziwebiik.com

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Release Date: March 8th, 2010. NationTalk speaks with Miko Beasley Denson, Tribal Chief of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. Listen for more information on this incredible Tribal nation, as well, some of the challenges and successes they have encountered over the many years.

For more information see http://www.choctaw.org/index.htm

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Release Date: March 8th, 2010. NationTalk speaks with Donald "Del" Laverdure, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs. Topics include more on the 24th Annual Reservation Economic Summit (RES 2010)& American Indian Business Trade Fair, as well as the similar tasks both Canadian and U.S. governments are currently undertaking and a ground-breaking land-owner case, which could be worth close to 3.4 billion.

For more information see http://www.bia.gov/

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Release Date: March 8th, 2010. NationTalk speaks with Maria Dadgar (Acting President/CEO) and Margo Gray-Proctor (Chairwoman) of The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED). Topics include an overview of the expectedly wildly successful 24th Annual Reservation Economic Summit (RES 2010) & American Indian Business Trade Fair. Also, how conferences like these are immensely important to all indigenous peoples both sides of the border.

For more information see http://www.ncaied.org/default.php

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Release Date: March 8th, 2010. NationTalk speaks with Steve Cardwell, President of Brenco Industrial Services, LLC. Topics include background on the company itself, as well as, information on the unique services and work Brenco Industrial Services provide their customers. Also, more on Steve Cardwell's incredible award he took home from RES 2010. Visit their website for more information on all areas of work Brenco Industrial Services covers.

For more information see http://www.brenco-llc.com/index.php

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Release Date: March 8th, 2010. NationTalk speaks with Robert Middleton, Director of The Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior. Topics include the continuing trend of energy development in the U.S.A. and the continued need for economic development for First Nations of Canada, as well as, the Tribal nations of the U.S.A. More on the policies involved within the efforts of the U.S. Government to assist these nations own more.

For more information see http://www.bia.gov/index.htm

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Release Date: March 8th, 2010. NationTalk speaks with LiteFoot. Listen here for more about this incredible individual who is an accomplished actor, rapper, public speaker and so much more. Whether working with Jay-Z, updating his successful clothing line, or being host for the 24th Annual Reservation Economic Summit (RES 2010) & American Indian Business Trade Fair, LiteFoot is continuing to bring good.

For more information see http://www.litefoot.com/

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Incoming PDAC President Scott Jobin-Bevans welcomes Aboriginal peoples to their annual international conference held March 7 - 10 in Toronto.

Release Date: February 17th, 2010. NationTalk speaks Roberta Jamieson, President and CEO of the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation (NAAF). Topics include incredible background about the long-running National Aboriginal Achievement Awards, being held in Regina, Saskatchewan on March, 26th, as well as, more on the immense help NAAF provides. Listen to hear more about some of the great and unique things to expect from this years 17th Annual National Aboriginal Achievement Awards, also, some background on some of his years' great recipients. Make sure to get your last minute tickets!

For more information see http://www.naaf.ca

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Release Date: February 10th, 2010. NationTalk speaks with Jon Baird - President of Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC). Topics include some of the successes and obstacles faced by PDAC over the past couple of years, as well as, their upcoming convention in March. Other areas of discussion include the large role Aboriginal people play in Mining, all over Canada, and the continued challenges to inform and engage these communities in productive ways for all sides. Also more information on Jon Baird's other work with the Canadian Association of Mining Equipment and Services for Export (CAMESE).

For more information see http://www.pdac.ca/
http://www.camese.org/index.cfm

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Release Date: January 20th, 2009. NationTalk speaks with National Chief Shawn Atleo. Topics include the National Chief's continued efforts to improve education and continue economic development for all First Nations in Canada. As well, listen to hear a breakdown of his recent breakfast speech co-hosted by CCAB and the Toronto Board of Trade and how this speech made history. Also, his belief in how important First Nations are on a provincial, national and international level.

For more information see http://www.afn.ca

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Release Date: January 18th, 2009. NationTalk speaks with Grand Chief Morris J. Swan Shannacappo of Rolling River First Nation. Topics include some of the the great initiatives he is undertaking for the communities he leads. Bringing awareness to the damage being done to the northern communites due to dams and how he is looking for alternative energy sources such as wind energy.

For more information see http://www.scoinc.mb.ca/index.php

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Release Date: January 14th, 2010. NationTalk speaks with Alan Park - Chief Executive Officer for Tribal Wi-Chi-Way-Win Capital Corporation -Topics include a new loan program for Aboriginal communities that benefit only non-Aboriginal banks. The controversy has INAC not consulting First Nations businesses and Aboriginal Financial Institutions such as the Wi-chi-Way-Win Capital Corp., which work in the field and giving private banks the ability to loan money risk free. Very unfair practice, they are providing Aboriginal dollars to finance private banks that have no vested interest in our communities. Any interest and other fees will go to their shareholders and not back to our communities the way it does with Wi-Chi-Way-Win Capital Corp.

For more information see http://www.twcc.mb.ca/

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Release Date: January 5th, 2010. NationTalk speaks with David Acco, Co-founder of Acosys Consulting. Topics include the positives the Aboriginal employment force can provide, also, the vast work Acosys provides in Information technology, Human Resources, Aboriginal Policy Development, with a goal of increasing the visibility of Aboriginal business and consulting professionals. They also aim to maintain a 33% Aboriginal human resources component for each project, and even have an Aboriginal Internship program.

For more information see http://www.acosysconsulting.com/home.html

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Release Date: January 5th, 2010. NationTalk speaks with Domenic A. Natale, Vice President, Aboriginal Trust Services at TD Bank Financial Group. Topics include the tremendous work CCAB and TD Bank undertake in communities to help further economic development, housing, employment, etc. As well, the importance for organizations like CCAB and TD to continue and develop better relationships with corporate Canada and communities.

For more information see http://www.td.com

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Release Date: January 5th, 2010. NationTalk speaks with Clint Davis, President of CCAB. The President of CCAB has some quick words about 2009 and a bit of what to expect in 2010, as well as, the need to continue events like CCAB's winter gala to promote better relationships amongst organizations.

For more information see http://www.ccab.com/

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Release Date: January 5th, 2010. NationTalk speaks with George Smitherman, MPP Toronto Centre. Topics include the upcoming election and George Smitherman's intentions on becoming your next mayor of Toronto, and what he will bring to the table. Other topics include the importance the Aboriginal population plays, not only in Toronto, but on a national scale.

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Release Date: November 5th, 2009. NationTalk speaks with award-winning recording artist, Crystal Shawanda. Listen to her talk about some of the experiences she has encountered en route to her current success as a recording artist and what her first passion really is. Also, more about her family and upbringing, and how these are some of her biggest influences. As well, some information regarding her upcoming attendance as a keynote speaker in Brandon, Manitoba, for the 'A Day of Inspiration' event.

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Release Date: November 3rd, 2009. NationTalk speaks with Terri Roulette McCartney, organizer of 'A Day of Inspiration'. The main focus is around the upcoming conference being held in Brandon, Manitoba, November 9th and 10th, 2009. This unique event will provide youth the opportunity to connect with employment and education exhibits in a series of career Workshops and a Youth Empowerment forum. Inspirational keynote presentations by Aboriginal role models, Susan Aglukark, Crystal Shawanda, Calvin Helin and Richard Mckay.

For more information see http://www.adayofinspiration.com or email

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Release Date: October 13th, 2009. NationTalk speaks with Derek Burleton, Associate Vice President and Director of Economic Analysis for TD Bank Financial Group. This NationTalk interview focuses on a TD economic report, released June 11th, 2009. The report contains highlights of the recent activity surrounding Aboriginal population in the areas of shelter, education, and employment. Included are some examples and what it will take to continue forward in this positive trend and also ways to increase awareness surrounding these issues.

For more information see http://www.TD.com

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Release Date: September 24, 2009 - NationTalk speaks with Darrell Beaulieu - Pres. & CEO of Denendeh Investments Inc. at the 2009 NWT Aboriginal Business Conference in Yellowknife. Darrell speaks about economic development in the north including a new business initiative underway to sell insurance products across Canada.

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Release Date: August 31st, 2009 NationTalk speaks with Tony Belcourt, President of The Indigenous Commission for Communications Technologies in the Americas (ICCTA). One topic of discussion focuses on the past, present and future work being done to get rid of the limited use of technology found amongst some Indigenous communities. Also covered, the work Tony Belcourt has done in helping start the International Indigenous Task Force, as well as, more information on the immensely important work ICCTA is involved in. Also, some incredible things going on in Brazil.

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