Posts Tagged ‘First Nations youth’

First Nations Leader Charles Fox Nominated as Liberal Candidate in Algoma-Manitoulin

First Nations Leader Charles Fox Nominated as Liberal Candidate in Algoma-Manitoulin

ESPANOLA, ON — Long-time First Nations leader and advocate for northern communities Charles Fox was nominated on May 9 as the Ontario Liberal Party candidate in the riding of Algoma—Manitoulin. “I have spent my life fighting to create more opportunities for our communities and building [Read more]

Ontario Investing in Job Training, Career Opportunities in Northwestern Ontario

Ontario Investing in Job Training, Career Opportunities in Northwestern Ontario

Province Supporting Indigenous Economic Development Ontario is investing in 13 projects in Northwestern Ontario to provide job training for young Indigenous people and help them start their careers. The support includes funding for: The Majiishkaa Community Organization to deliver the Mink Lake [Read more]

Class Action on Behalf of Victims of Sexual Abuse by Ralph Rowe

Class Action on Behalf of Victims of Sexual Abuse by Ralph Rowe

Koskie Minsky LLP and Watkins Law P.C. Bring Class Action on Behalf of Victims of Sexual Abuse by Scout Leader and Anglican Priest Ralph Rowe THUNDER BAY, ON – Koskie Minsky LLP in Toronto, and Watkins Law, P.C., in Thunder Bay, Ontario, have commenced a class action against Ralph Rowe, Scouts [Read more]

‘First Nations children still aren’t a priority’ Notes @CarolHughesMP

‘First Nations children still aren’t a priority’ Notes @CarolHughesMP

In 2007, parliament unanimously supported a child-first NDP Private Members Motion that called on the federal government to pay medical bills first, and then determine what jurisdiction is responsible later.  It was called Jordan’s Principle and was based on the bureaucratic battle that [Read more]

Carol Hughes Calls for Action on Equality for First Nations Children

Carol Hughes Calls for Action on Equality for First Nations Children

BLIND RIVER, ON – Four days before the historic Have a Heart Day on Parliament Hill, Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing MP Carol Hughes will be hosting a screening of the film, ‘Hi-Ho Mistahey’ and calling for an end to discrimination against Canada’s First Nations children. Hi-Ho Mistahey is [Read more]

Local Volunteers Bring G.Y.M. Program to Nipigon Elementary School

Growing Young Movers starting at Saint Edward Catholic School Growing Young Movers (G.Y.M.) will teach personal and social responsibility while creating a positive learning space in the gymnasium at Superior North Catholic District School Board’s Saint Edward School in Nipigon. Local [Read more]

Exposing First Nations Students to Careers in Natural Resources

Exposing First Nations Students to Careers in Natural Resources

THUNDER BAY, ON – The First Nations Natural Resources Youth Employment Program (FNNRYEP) has 48 participants learning about anthropology, geography, dendrology, sustainable energy sources, visual arts, engineering, entrepreneurship, aboriginal mentorship and more this week during a Science Camp [Read more]

Jays Care Fdn & Right To Play Team Up With First Nations Communities

Jays Care Fdn & Right To Play Team Up With First Nations Communities

KENORA, ON – Beyond the Ballpark 2015 to bring Indigenous children and youth together in Kenora, Ontario to experience the power of play. From Saturday, August 8th to Sunday, August 9th, Jays Care Foundation, in partnership with Right To Play, the City of Kenora and the Kenora Chiefs Advisory [Read more]

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