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A National Day of Action in Support of First Nations May 29, 2008
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and First Nations people across the country are calling on all Canadians to join with us for a National Day of Action on May 29th.
The National Day of Action is about reaching out to Canadians and raising awareness about the situation of First Nations in Canada and the solutions to create a better, stronger Canada for all Canadians.
Last year, Canadians from all walks of life joined us on June 29th for peaceful events across the country. But the Canadian government did not listen to our call for action so we are once again reaching out to Canadians to say: “Now is the time for action!”
On May 29th, we will gather at Victoria Island for ceremony and song, then march to Parliament Hill for a major rally. Speakers and supporters from across the country will be there to make sure our message is heard.
We hope to see you there! All are welcome.
For more information on the National Day of Action, please visit www.afn.ca. You may also send us a message by email or call (613) 241-6789
Click here to download the PDF.
Quebec Native Women Inc. Golf Tournament
The second edition of the Quebec Native Women Golf Tournament that will be taking place on July 18th, 2008 at the Caughnawaga Golf Club, located on Highway 207 South in Kahnawake. Your presence, support and collaboration are instrumental to our tournament's success.
We are happy to announce that our guest of honour this year will be Lynda Price, Chief of the Ulkatcho Nation in British Columbia and mother of Carey Price, the Montreal Canadiens Goalie.
As you know, Quebec Native Women (QNW) is a non-profit organization that supports Aboriginal women on and off reserve in their efforts to improve their quality of life, through our files such as Promotion of non-violence and Native Women Shelters, Justice and Public security, Health, HIV AIDS, International Justice and Youth. The goal of this fundraising effort is to enhance the quality of services that respond to the real needs of Aboriginal women. It will allow us to increase our activities, create more conferences and provide training. These are just a few of the activities in our efforts to empower and support Aboriginal women.
We are currently seeking donations of any kind such as monetary or in-kind contributions in the form of prizes for our participants or for the Association itself. In exchange for contributions, QNW offers its partners visibility during the tournament that could take the form of banners on the golf course, logos on our banquet agenda or any suggestions that donors would like see.
To sign up, please fill out the registration form and return it to us with your payment (cheque) by June 30th 2008. HURRY! PLACES ARE LIMITED.
For more information, please do not hesitate to contact Anouk Cree, our Special Events Coordinator at Tel: (450) 632-0088 ext. 232 or by email. She will be happy to answer your questions.
Download the poster here!
Residential School Survivors: Reconsideration of Common Experience Payments Has Begun.
Indian Residential Schools Resolution Canada (IRSRC) is now processing applications for the Common Experience Payment (CEP) Reconsideration Process.
All CEP applicants eligible for reconsideration, who have not already applied, will soon be receiving a letter informing them about the Reconsideration Process. This letter will be from the National Administration Committee (NAC), the mutli-party Committee overseeing the administration of the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement.
What is the Reconsideration Process?
The Reconsideration Process is a second review by the Government, as Administrator to the court-supervised process, to ensure that the original decision for each applicant is accurate and appropriate. The review will also consider any additional information provided by the applicant.
Am I eligible for the Reconsideration Process?
To be eligible for reconsideration, the former student for whom the application is made must:
- Have been a resident at an Indian Residential School(s), not a day student;
- Have resided at a school that is on the list of recognized Indian Residential Schools;
- Have been alive on May 30, 2005;
- Lived at the Mohawk Institute Residential Boarding School in Brantford, Ontario between 1922 and 1969, and been alive on October 5, 1996.
OR:
When should I apply?
If you are not satisfied with the outcome of your CEP decision, and you have not already applied for the Reconsideration Process, you have six months from the date noted at the top of your CEP decision letter or from the date the NAC letter is issued, whichever is later, to apply for the Reconsideration Process.
If you do not apply for the Reconsideration Process, you will not be able to appeal your assessment any further.
How do I apply?
The process to have your claim reconsidered is easy. Reconsideration application forms can be found HERE and may be submitted by mail, fax, email or telephone to:
Common Experience Payment Response Centre
P.O. Box 5260
Nepean LCD Merivale
Ottawa, ON K2C 3H5
- Fax: 1-866-352-4080
- E-mail:
- CEP Response Centre Toll Free: 1-866-565-4526
For more information, please visit the Indian Residential Schools Resolution Canada website.
Nominate Your Role Model!
The National Aboriginal Role Model Program is seeking nominations of young Aboriginal role models for its 200809 program.
The National Aboriginal Role Model Program celebrates the accomplishments of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis youth aged 13 to 30. “Lead Your Way!” inspires Aboriginal youth to strive to reach their goals. Each year 12 Aboriginal role models are selected for their achievements, leadership and innovation. Throughout the year, the role models will visit First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities to share their stories with other Aboriginal youth. Lead Your Way!, housed with the National Aboriginal Health Organization, is funded by Health Canada.
Who? Aboriginal youth (between the ages of 13 and 30 years old) can nominate their role model by filling out the nomination form. The nomination form has various attributes that fit your role model. Role models may be First Nations, Inuit or Métis youth between the ages of 13 and 30 years old.
When? Nomination deadline is 11:59 PM EST on Friday, March 28, 2008.
How? You can nominate an Aboriginal youth for Lead Your Way! by submitting:
- A nomination form,
- A short biography of your role model (1-2 pages) or their resume; and,
- At least one letter of support from your references (maximum of three).
Incomplete nomination forms will NOT be accepted. Please send your completed nomination form and supporting documents to:
National Aboriginal Role Model Program
National Aboriginal Health Organization
220 Laurier Avenue West, Suite 1200
Ottawa, ON., K1P 5Z9
Or by facsimile to: (613) 233-1853
For more information or to obtain a nomination form, please check out our
website
Telephone: (613) 237-9462, ext. 548
Toll-free: 1-(877)-602-4445 ext. 548
Email