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Child advocacy centre in works for Sioux Lookout

Create: 12/01/2015 - 19:27
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Christian Quequish

A child advocacy center may be a possibility for First Nations communities in the Sioux Lookout area.
During a press conference July 23, Greg Rickford, MP for the Kenora district and the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls and minister of justice and attorney general of Canada said that a needs-assessment and feasibility study would be put in place for a child advocacy center.
The government of Canada announced the federal victims strategy in 2007, where $90 million was put aside to service victims of crime.

Aboriginal anguish: white silence, hate both deafening

Create: 12/01/2015 - 19:25
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Christian Quequish

As a Saulteaux man and a band member of Weagamow Lake First Nation, I used to grumble that topics pertaining to Aboriginal communities rarely made the headlines, especially when I was covering those issues. But with Idle No More popping up in the news recently, my grumbling has been replaced with frustration over all the hate speech that is freely accessible to the public online.

Culturally sensitive long-term care beds needed in Sioux Lookout

Create: 12/01/2015 - 19:24
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Christian Quequish

The Registered Nursing Association of Ontario (RNAO) held a ‘Take Your MPP to Work” event May 10, where Kenora-Rainy River MPP Sarah Campbell toured the Meno Ya Win Health Centre, Northwestern Health Unit and the William A. George Extended Care Unit in Sioux Lookout.
Emily Monaco, a registered nurse and RNAO’s political action representative for the Sioux Lookout chapter said the region is experiencing a shortage of long-term care beds.
“More specifically, culturally sensitive long-term care beds needed by Elders in our catchment or service area,” said Monaco.

Overcoming challenges on path of education

Create: 12/01/2015 - 19:23
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Christian Quequish

Charlotte Murray of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (KI) First Nation graduated from Confederation College with a diploma in native and child family services June 10, following two years of personal turmoil and perseverance.
Her initial thoughts on the two-year program were reflections on her time in high school.
“Going to high school was different because I didn’t have a family of my own, no kids, no husband at home that needed my time,” said Murray. “So going back as a mature student, and having had two kids, being married, that in itself posed a challenge.”

Online education for Constance Lake

Create: 12/01/2015 - 19:23
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Christian Quequish

Constance Lake First Nation community members now have new educational opportunities thanks to a recent partnership with Contact North, a distance education and training company, and Constance Lake First Nation Ontario Works.
Community members from Constance Lake will have access to programs from public colleges, universities and other training providers without leaving their community, according to the press release.

Developing through education

Create: 12/01/2015 - 19:23
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Christian Quequish

As I move on to Lakehead University in the fall to study political science, I’ve noticed a huge shift in my attitude towards education.
It’s important.
No matter what you decide to do in your educational career, it’s important to do it with a positive attitude and a will to learn. I don’t mean to sound like one of those people who tout positivity as the be-all, end-all to every solution. Cynicism has its place, just not in the front seat.

‘Leaders of tomorrow’ graduate in Pikangikum

Create: 12/01/2015 - 19:23
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Christian Quequish

Eight Pikangikum First Nation high school graduates took to the stage June 25 to receive their high school diplomas.
The graduating class of 2013 from Eenchokay Birchstick School in Pikangikum were dubbed the leaders of tomorrow by Chief Dean Owen, as per the theme of the ceremony.
“I’m very honoured to be given the opportunity to be part of the operation on this day,” said Owen. “A day that will be memorable to you graduates and to your families.”

Province starts lake monitoring

Create: 12/01/2015 - 19:23
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Christian Quequish

The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) will be surveying lakes in Ontario to monitor fish populations, check for invasive species and take water samples.
“Information gathered through these surveys will be used to help make decisions about managing fisheries, including setting fishing seasons and size limits for anglers,” read a June 28 press release from MNR – this operation is part of a five-year monitoring cycle designed to help manage fisheries.
Over the five-year cycle, 630 lakes will be targeted in Ontario.

Lac Seul celebrates treaty days

Create: 12/01/2015 - 19:23
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Christian Quequish

Lac Seul First Nation held a two-day event to celebrate their treaty days July 5 and 6.
There was something for everyone in Lac Seul, with treaty annuity payments happening on the first day. Youth came out to play games such as axe throwing and wood-sawing in the ball field, or jumping around in bouncy castles. There was ice hockey, various water games, games for Elders, and a feast on both days.

Aboriginal stem cell donors needed to save lives

Create: 12/01/2015 - 19:23
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Christian Quequish

A June 25 CBC news article featuring an Aboriginal boy in need of a stem cell transplant inspired Tania Cameron, a Dalles First Nation band member, to develop a stem cell drive designed specifically for Aboriginal people.
“This is more of a personal initiative,” said Cameron, who said she discovered that there are 15 other Aboriginal people in Canada who are in need of an Aboriginal stem cell donor. “I had no idea, and a lot of people were surprised to learn it.”

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