iPortal News

2010 Vancouver Olympics To Be Broadcast In Eight Aboriginal Languages

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:33:51 -0600

Keith Pelley, president of the broadcast consortium in charge of coverage said multilingual commentators and analysts will be drawn from a consortium of media outlets that include the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN), Asian Television Network and OMNI Television. Olympic coverage by APTN will feature a mix of English, French and eight aboriginal languages. They include Cree, Dene, Inuktitut, Mechif, Mi'Kmaq, Mohawk, Ojibway and Oji-Cree.

Ottawa Cuts Funding To First Nations University

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:22:23 -0600

Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development announced Monday that the Federal Government will not continue to fund the First Nations University of Canada (FNUC) ,starting in the new fiscal year April 1. The cut is being made because FNUC has failed to make progress on "long-standing, systemic problems related to governance and financial management," Strahl said in a news release.

2010 Youth Healing, Health And Wellness Gathering And Youth Legislative Assembly

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:45:28 -0600

The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) and the Central Intertribal Alliance on Health present, 2010 Youth Healing, Health and Wellness Gathering and Youth Legislative Assembly. This year's theme is, "Healing, Embracing and Empowering Our Youth". It's being held on February 16, 17, & 18 at the Saskatoon Inn in Saskatoon, SK.

Aboriginal Bursaries

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 11:31:44 -0600

The Aboriginal Bursaries Web site is a searchable list of bursaries, scholarships and incentives across Canada, offered by governments, universities and colleges, private and public companies, individual Canadians, organizations and others.
The majority of awards on this list are targeted directly at Aboriginal students but could vary by group such as First Nation, Métis or Inuit. Some awards are specific to a region, place of residence, a school or a field of study.

Voices Of The North Cabaret

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 13:04:44 -0600

"Voices of the North" Cabaret will be held February 18, 19 & 20, 2010 at the Prince Albert Exhibition Centre.

FNUC Board of Governors Dissolved

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:33:41 -0600

The First Nations University of Canada (FNUC) is the subject of an editorial in the Edmonton Journal which advocates drastic changes to the institution. Meanwhile on Thursday, the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) voted 46-0, with 8 abstainers, in favour of dissolving the FNUC Board of Governors. Shortly before the resolution was debated FSIN Chief, Guy Lonechild, made the first move and stepped down from the FNUC Board.

Aboriginal Data At Statistics Canada Information Session

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 06:29:43 -0600

Statistics Canada is offering a free half-day instruction session on data that is available for First Nations, Métis and Inuit. The session will be offered at both Saskatoon and Prince Albert campuses of the First Nations University of Canada (FNUC) on Friday, February 12, 2010 from 9:00AM-12:00PM.

Government of Canada Supports Accelerated Membership Process For Qalipu Mikmaq First Nation

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:13:32 -0600

The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians, and Brendan Sheppard, President of the Federation of Newfoundland Indians (FNI), on Monday announced an accelerated process for updating the membership list for the Qalipu Mi'kmaq First Nation Band to be established in early 2010 for the Mi'kmaq of Newfoundland. As of November 30, 2009, nearly 26,000 applications had been received and approximately 11,000 had been approved for the initial members list by the Enrolment Committee, chaired by Mr. Tom Rideout.

Saskatchewan Government Stops FNUC Funding

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:33:59 -0600

The Saskatchewan provincial government is cutting funding to the First Nations University of Canada (FNUC) citing the problems there are, "deep and structural" which puts the future of the institution in doubt. Advanced Education Minister Rob Norris says that no new funding will be extended after April 1, 2010 and that all provincial funding will wrap up by August of this year, thus allowing current students to finish their current academic term.

Queens University Receives Over 1 Million To Improve Aboriginal Resources And Services

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:31:42 -0600

Kingston and the Islands MPP, John Gerretsen, announced, on behalf of the Ontario provincial government, the funding to Queen's University. The Four Directions Aboriginal Centre will receive just under $700,000, with the Aboriginal Teachers Education Program and bursaries receiving the remainder.

Grand Opening of Metis Genealogical and Archival Research Centre

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:54:42 -0600

Metis people can now research and connect to their roots at the new Genealogical and Archival Research Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The centre houses records dating back to the 1700's that will help educate people in terms of the history and contributions of Metis people. The centre will also have a registry that will help establish how many Metis people live in Saskatchewan, where they are located, and will aid in clarifying and formalizing citizenship requirements.

Aboriginal Street Gangs Moving into Rural Prairie Communities

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:47:33 -0600

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) report there is a trend of major Aboriginal gangs moving into remote rural communities in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. The gangs ease their way in relying on cultural connections to enlist new members, branch out their territory and get away from the enforcement of city police. The RCMP are working diligently to battle the problem.

Saskatchewan Education Minister Says Provincial Funding For FNUC In Jeopardy

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:46:36 -0600

Saskatchewan's Advanced Education Minister, Rob Norris, said on Friday Jan. 29th that provincial funding for the First Nations University of Canada is in "significant jeopardy" in light of damning allegations against its senior administration.
The school has been strongly criticized by faculty groups for what they see as political interference at the University by the FSIN. Most of the university's board members are currently appointed by Saskatchewan's tribal councils.

Dog Mauling Victims Father Blames Band Politicians

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:39:47 -0600

Clifford Iron, father of the 10 year old boy who was mauled by dogs at Canoe Lake First Nation, is blaming band politicians for failing to respond to earlier concerns. Residents of the community, located about 500 kilometres northwest of Saskatoon, demanded action from band leadership at a meeting held just last week.

Saskatchewan First Nation Resident Killed by Stray Dogs

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:08:00 -0600

A 10 year boy is dead after an attack by a pack of stray dogs on the Canoe Lake First Nation . The attack happened Saturday while the boy was on his way to visit a cousin. The community, located 350 kilometres north of North Battleford, SK. reports that this is not the first time someone has been hurt by dogs on the reserve. Last September a six year old was seriously injured after being attacked by stray dogs at nearby Ill-a-la-Crosse.