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The 2010 Ontario Budget has introduced legislation providing for a new, permanent Northern Ontario Energy Credit to help low- to middle-income families and individuals in the north who face higher energy costs than residents in southern parts of the province. If you wish to receive the credit for 2010, you must fill out the application form and [...] This summer the University of Toronto Jr. DEEP Science program is offering 25 fully-funded scholarships for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit grade 7/8 students. Partnering with First Nations House on campus, the program offers 2 weeks of both engineering and cultural activities. Transportation and a breakfast/snack/lunch program can be provided upon request. Unfortunately, residence cannot be provided at [...] The Ontario Government Ministers of Energy and Infrastructure and Northern Development, Mines and Forestry have jointly released a bulletin regarding its growth plan for Northern Ontario. You can check out the bulletin at the following link: https://www.placestogrow.ca/images/pdfs/North_Bulletin_4_ENG.pdf Red Sky Metis Independent Nation is pleased to announce that in cooperation with RES Canada we are able to make available two $5000 bursaries to our members who register and complete an accredited Wind Turbine Technician training program or a training program relating to trades relevent to wind farm construction. Additional information available here (PDF format) or from the office. Applications [...] On April 19, 2010 the Ontario Government announced that 2010 would be commemorated as the Year of the Métis. Several MPPs spoke to honouring the customs and traditions of the Métis in Ontario. We have written a letter to the Honourable Christopher Bentley, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs in response to the announcement. We are asking you to write similar [...] We thought it would be a good idea to help spread some of the actual information about HST in Ontario. As you may already know, Red Sky Métis Independent Nation is not in favour of the HST for a number of obvious reasons. Regardless of our position, we feel it helps our community to share information [...] John Ralston Saul, a Canadian writer and philosopher, has written an excellent book called “A Fair Country”. It talks about the true nature of Canadian ideas and influences, as a Métis nation. We have uncovered a great video on Youtube that has an interview with Mr. Saul about his book. Watch and enjoy: From MPP Michael Gravelle’s press release: Aboriginal post-secondary students in Thunder Bay will benefit from a new student bursary, and enhanced programs and services. The Ontario government is investing $1,013,265 at Lakehead University and $653,434 at Confederation College to support Aboriginal learners. The government has created a bursary program to help Aboriginal students with financial need to [...] The City of Thunder Bay is actively providing co-op placement opportunities for students from local high schools. These placements are free of charge and will be half days, five days per week, for four months starting in February. The Corporation has identified this as an opportunity to be a community champion and model for building [...] Our Kids Count, through their Young Parents Program in partnership with YouthScape and the United Way of Thunder Bay, are hosting a Young Parents Forum on Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 from 4:30pm – 6:30pm, at Northwood Mall, 425 Edward Street. Moms and dads under the age of 25 with children 0-6 years of age are [...] |
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