The Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) has covered the work of Frontiers Foundation in Kitcisakik, Quebec.
The whole report can be viewed on their website at http://bcove.me/t04jyxd0.
The video is named 'Quebec First Nation Community beating the odds' and contains an interview with FF Regional Coordinator Lylas Polson.
Frontiers Foundation would like to thank First Air for its continuing support for our Northwest Territories program. Its contributions have been key in enabling us to send our volunteers to northern communities in need.
As part of our fund-raising efforts, we are offering beautiful Christmas cards.
These cards come in two varieties, either with traditional Christmas greetings included or blank so that you can write your own message for the season. These cards are perfect to send to your loved ones and you can use them as an opportunity to upkeep your writing skills. The two available prints are as follows:
1. ‘Building a home for the spirit’ by Ojibwa artist Doug Fox.
2. ‘Aymara girl carrying peace swallows on earth’ by Bolivian artist Sylvia Peñaloza
In solidarity with Amnesty International’s campaign, Frontiers Foundation is supporting the human rights of the Lubicon Cree in Alberta. A letter has been sent to the Premier of Alberta, Ed Stelmach, pointing out that the destruction of an indigenous culture and way of life is an unacceptable price to pay for oil and gas development. Over and over again, United Nations human rights bodies have called on Canadian officials to respect and uphold the rights of the Lubicon Cree.
The CIVICUS world assembly is a global gathering for civil society, donors, governments and businesses to find common solutions to the challenges facing humanity.
Under the logo “Acting Together for a Just World”. the global conference will take place at ‘Convention Centre’ (Palais des Congres) in downtown Montreal on September 10-12, 2011.
Submitted by tupac on August 24, 2011 - 11:31am.For nearly sixteen months, thanks to a $995,000 grant from HRSDC's Aboriginal Skill Training and Strategic Initiative Fund (ASTSIF), over one hundred young Cree, Ojibwa and Algonquin trainees in Garden Hill, Manitoba; Collins, Ontario; and Kitcisakik, Quebec combined timber harvesting, portable saw-milling, foundations, framing, wiring, plumbing, insulating, dry-walling, roofing and finishing with certifiable training in the completion of nine, safe, warm, affordable homes.
The attached photo shows eleven graduate trainees of 'Standing Tree to Standing Home' at Garden Hill, Manitoba. Everyone completed all five modules of the course, from harvesting to finishing construction. As well, 43 (including the eleven) completed the chainsaw operation, safety and first aid training. Trainer Brain Monkman (bearded) stands in the back row.
OTTAWA, July 4, 2011 — Today, federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for housing announced a $1.4 billion combined investment toward reducing the number of Canadians in housing need under a new Affordable Housing Framework 2011 – 2014.
The Framework recognizes the diversity of affordable housing needs of Canadians and that a range of solutions — from existing programs to new approaches — is the most effective in meeting local needs and priorities. It is also recognized that under this Framework provinces and territories have responsibility for the design and delivery of affordable housing programs in order to address their own specific housing needs and priorities in their jurisdictions. Accordingly, each province and territory is working towards a bilateral agreement to respond to the program needs in each jurisdiction; in these arrangements, federal funding will be matched by provincial, territorial and other contributions, and governments will report to their citizens on outcomes.
Under the new Framework, provinces and territories have the flexibility to invest in a range of programs and initiatives designed to achieve the overall intended outcome: to reduce the number of Canadians in housing need by improving access to affordable housing that is sound, suitable and sustainable. Initiatives under the Framework can include new construction, renovation, homeownership assistance, rent supplements, shelter allowances, and accommodations for victims of family violence.
Submitted by tupac on July 12, 2011 - 12:29pm.
Performance of Jay Lomax and Steve TeekensFor the fourth consecutive year, our sumptuous Donor and Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast was held in the elegant Flora McCrae Hall of Timothy Eaton Memorial Church in Toronto.
Over one hundred guests, even more than last year’s number enjoyed delicious fresh pickerel and trout donated and cooked by longtime aboriginal friends Olaf and Iolene Bjornaa of Batchawana Bay, Ontario. Also helping on the kitchen team were Alison Black, Maya Guzman and Christine Hogg preparing a full regular Canadian breakfast menu.
After introducing the Head Table, MC Shelley Charles (President of New Frontiers Aboriginal Residential Corporation and Frontiers Foundation Board member) conveyed deep regrets from our longtime President Lawrence Gladue, unable to attend because of commitments in B.C. Shelley reminded everyone of Frontiers’ ongoing campaign for Lawrence as Canada’s first aboriginal governor general and asked host Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling to say the Grace.
During breakfast Grass Dancer Jay Lomax and Drummer Steve Teekens provided spectacular entertainment reminiscent of their War Dance in front of Fort Detroit in the last Kanata Kapers show.
Date: Thursday June 23, 2011
Time: 7:30AM
Place: Timothy Eaton Memorial Church
230 St. Clair Avenue West
The Flora McCrea Auditorium
East Side of the Church
Entrance - on Dunvegan Road
Toronto, ON M4V 1R5
Keynote Speaker: Honorable Lincoln M. Alexander
Former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
and Longtime Patron of Frontiers Foundation
M.C.: Shelly Charles, Director
Frontiers Foundation
Entertainment: Native Dancing and Drumming
Cuisine: Fresh donated Ojibwa trout & pickerel,
bacon & eggs, homefries, fruit & drinks
Silent Auction: Aboriginal Art & other unique items
Cost: FREE EVENT, but donations are gratefully accepted
R.S.V.P.: By June 20, 2011 to Marilyn Gillis @ 416 690-3930
or by e-mail: frontiersfoundation@on.aibn.com
Great News!
Our Guest of Honour and Speaker at our 2011 Annual Breakfast will be Hon. Lincoln Alexander, our esteemed Honourable Patron for decades.
"Linc", former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario has been a profoundly valued friend of Charles Catto since 1960, and has been a no-holds-barrel supporter of Operation Beaver whenever and wherever we needed his prestigious voice.
You can donate to Frontiers Foundation through CanadaHelps.org. You will receive a charitable tax receipt for every donation.
419 Coxwell Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M4L 3B9
Tel: (416) 690-3930
Fax: (416) 690-3934
We are looking for enthusiastic people to volunteer with Operation Beaver in Northern Canadian aboriginal communities.
