University of Victoria Student Wins Aboriginal Writing Challenge
Kerissa Dickie’s tale of a young girl at a residential school won in the 19 to 29 age category.
Also see the media release (pdf).
October 2007
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October 30, 2007
First Nations Bank Buys Back Shares From TD
Murray Lyons of The StarPhoenix reports that First Nations Bank of Canada has raised $14 million in new share capital among Aboriginal investors.
October 29, 2007
Premier McGuinty to Appoint Minister of Aboriginal Affairs
According to canada.com, Premier McGuinty, of Ontario, will be appointing a Minister of Aboriginal Affairs which will be his sole responsibility.
October 26, 2007
New Testament in the Naskapi Language
The Anglican Journal reports that the New Testament is now available in the Naskapi language. This is the work of Silas Nabinicaboo and Bill Jancewicz.
See also the photos of the Naskapi New Testament Bible dedication ceremony.
October 25, 2007
No Money for the Metis National Council
As the Métis National Council was unable to elect a national president at its General Assembly on October 13-14, 2007, the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development has issued a statement saying that it cannot enter into any new funding arrangements
Maa-nulth Treaty and the British Columbia Legislature
Jeff Rud of the Times Colonist reports on the reception of the treaty in the B.C. legislature among the Liberals and NDP.
Saskatchewan Leaders Promise to Partner
Saskatchewan is in the middle of an election, and now, suddenly all three parties are saying that the they want to partner will Aboriginal peoples when there are policy changes or industrial development. This article is by Janet French of The StarPhoenix.
October 17, 2007
Captus Press Presents Aboriginal Books in Winter 2008 Catalogue
Canadian publisher, Captus Press, has released their Winter 2008 Catalogue with a flyer presenting Aboriginal books.
October 16, 2007
Emily Osmond (LaPlante) is Still Missing
Wynyard RCMP have been searching for 78 year old Emily Osmond, from the Kawacatoose First Nation district, since August 29, 2007. Contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) if you have any information and view the Missing Person poster for the pertinent information.
October 15, 2007
Sheila Watt-Cloutier Nominated For Nobel Peace Prize
Inuit environmentalist Sheila Watt-Cloutier was considered for a Nobel Peace Prize along with former U.S. Vice-President Al Gore. Although she did not share in the honor she stated, "As long as the earth is a winner, I am very pleased ...".
October 04, 2007
Anskohk Aboriginal Literature Festival 2007
The Ânskohk Aboriginal Literature Festival 2007 is presented by the Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company on October 16 to 20.
Please see the Festival at a Glance page.
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