RedWAY BC News - Harnessing Technology to Honour, Inform and Connect Urban Aboriginal Youth to Services, Opportunities, the Community and Each Other Tuesday, July 11, 2006 Issue 37 - AFN election for National Chief at AGA, Summer job postings, innovative programs   VOLUME 3 ISSUE 11   Publishing Info Dates, Deadlines, Partners & Prices   TOPICS International Indigenous News Hot Topics Smoke Signals RedWAY BC News Team Events Calendar Job Postings From the Street - Youth Voices Education & Training From the Heart - Support Services Business & Entrepreneurship ARTICLE LIST In this issue... Innovative course available now through NVIT! Self-employment program to help you grow your business BC Aboriginal Swim Team wins 49 medals at North American Indigenous Games Assembly of First Nations AGA, Trade Show and National Elections First Nations Education Steering Committee of BC signs historic agreement Congrat's to Jerry Adams on appointment to Vancouver Police Board Have Mouse, Will Travel GVRS Committee on Homelessness identifies October event Helping Spirit Lodge Fundraiser BBQ, Car Wash Fund to honour Aboriginal Media Pioneer Suzanne Rochon-Burnett July Events: Conferences, Workshops & Youth performances Over 15 New Jobs & Training Opportunities Incredible Opportunity: Pilot Project at NVIT Sheldon Elter - Aboriginal Canadian Idol competitor Squilax Pow Wow in Alberta, July 21 to 23 Bitterly Divine- Squamish Nation Youth to Rock the Yale 7th Generation Group touring this summer Dates, Deadlines, Partners & Prices YOUR VOICE We want to hear from YOU! Send us info about: *your next gig *conferences *training programs * your story or poem *upcoming events *hot topics  E-mail us NOW In this issue... Greetings to 6000 subscribers! Enjoy over 20 articles: a new NVIT pilot project to increase capacity of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) in BC's First Nations Communities, today's AFN election, & a free entrepreneurship course. Click into over 15 job postings & our bursting Events Calendar section. We're still gathering responses to honour an "Aboriginal Woman Who Inspires You" and find out, "What does National Aboriginal Day mean to you?" And are you cheering for Sheldon Elter on Canadian Idol...   Innovative course available now through NVIT! Combine technical training with hands-on experience This September the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) and the First Nations Technology Council (FNTC) are offering a unique and challenging pilot project that will enhance the information technology depth of every Aboriginal community... [FULL STORY]   Self-employment program to help you grow your business Register Now - Program Starts in September Tree of Life Business Development Course available now in partnership with ACCESS, Kla-How-Eya and SEEDS to help Aboriginal entrepreneurs grow your business... [FULL STORY]   BC Aboriginal Swim Team wins 49 medals at North American Indigenous Games Aboriginal Team BC Swimmers Dominate Pool, says ASRA by RedWAY BC News Incredible mews from the the Aboriginal Sports and Recreation Association (ASRA) at the North American Indigenous Games in Denver, Colorado... [FULL STORY]   Assembly of First Nations AGA, Trade Show and National Elections Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre July 11 to 14th The AFN National Chief will be elected at this year's AGM - will Phil Fontaine return for a third term? or will BC candidate Bill Wilson step up to the challenge? RESULTS AS OF 6:00PM PST - Congratulations to National Chief Phil Fontaine, re-elected with 75.66% of eligible votes. Come see over 100 exhibitors at the Circle of Trade Show and... [FULL STORY]   First Nations Education Steering Committee of BC signs historic agreement Photos, links and comments from Leadership Council On July 5th, 2006, First Nations leaders, federal and provincial government representatives signed an historic agreement in recognition of the right of First Nations peoples to make decisions about the education of their learners. It may change the way education... [FULL STORY]   Congrat's to Jerry Adams on appointment to Vancouver Police Board Relationship builder in key position Jerry Adams (Nisga'a) is a community leader with a heart of gold, a smile that warms your soul and a spirit that supports and challenges Urban Aboriginal Youth to rise above barriers. His appointment to the Vancouver Police Board... [FULL STORY]   July Events: Conferences, Workshops & Youth performances Spirit Keepers Caravan journey planned to give voice to the spirits of the more than 50,000 aboriginal children who died in Residential schools, free RawWed breakdancing lessons, wellness workshops, new relationship conference... [FULL STORY]   Over 15 New Jobs & Training Opportunities Free "First Aid" and resume writing courses, APTN Vancouver opening, SFU Sessional instructors, Vancouver Coastal Health Admin. Assistant, Taking IT Global, Women In Media Foundation Girls' Summer Camp and more... [FULL STORY]   GVRS Committee on Homelessness identifies October event Join planning meeting on Wed., July 19th Help identify ways of making Homelessness Awareness Week an effective strategy for Vancouver’s homeless population. The Greater Vancouver Regional Steering Committee on Homelessness has identified October 16th to 22nd, 2006 as the 1st Annual “Homelessness Awareness Week”... [FULL STORY]   Helping Spirit Lodge Fundraiser BBQ, Car Wash Opening in Second Stage "Spirit Way" House Helping Spirit Lodge Society is dedicated to supporting Aboriginal Women on the road to becoming healthy people, parents, community members and leaders. Look inside for info for "garage sale", fundraiser and rare opening in Spirit Way transition house... [FULL STORY]   Fund to honour Aboriginal Media Pioneer Suzanne Rochon-Burnett Legacy to support female Métis students at NSI The National Screen Institute ' Canada (NSI), Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) and S-VOX have partnered to create a fund in memory of Aboriginal media pioneer Suzanne Rochon-Burnett for Métis female... [FULL STORY]   Have Mouse, Will Travel 80% of U.S. travelers used the Internet to make travel plans by Kristin Kozuback, Editor, RedWAY BC News A recent study showed over 80% of US travelers booked this year's summer travel plans on-line… how many of them found our Canadian tourism websites? What about First Nations businesses, often in communities that don't even have high speed access yet? Here's a way to get around that digital divide... [FULL STORY]   Sheldon Elter - Aboriginal Canadian Idol competitor Watch Monday nights and vote for Métis performer Get the scoop on hottest Idol out of Alberta, Sheldon Elter. Find links to CTV's official site, his fan club, info about his play, "Métis Mutt" and news from around the world... [FULL STORY]   Incredible Opportunity: Pilot Project at NVIT Industry-certified training available NOW! Want to build a computer for UR community? First Nations Technology Council will cover the majority of students' expenses such as books, room and board and travel this Fall to come to the beautiful (NVIT) in Merritt, BC. Only a $1000 registration fee is needed for U 2 begin a new career 4 UR community... [FULL STORY]   ARCHIVES (other great issues to check out) Sneak Peak - Promo Issue July 7, 2006 Vol. 3 Issue 36 - National Aboriginal MONTH Celebration Continues June 27, 2006 Vol. 3 Issue 10 Issue 35 - We're declaring June National Aboriginal MONTH 2006 June 18, 2006 Vol. 3 Issue 9 Issue 34 - Celebrating Women Leaders May 31, 2006 Vol. 3 Issue 8 Special Issue - Greater Vancouver Urban Aboriginal Strategy (GVUAS) Aboriginal Awards Celebration May 26, 2006 Vol. 3 Issue 7 [MORE ARCHIVED ISSUES] Search through RedWAY BC News Type in words below to search all issues for articles containing: SUBSCRIBE, remove or update your address Click HERE! Support RedWAY BC! Support Urban Aboriginal Youth Employment Initiatives. Ask about our cost-effective advertising and partner packages. Email us today! SHARE THE NEWS Keep it real. Keep it current. Click on the 'Tell a Friend" link below so your friends can see a FREE copy of RedWAY BC News. 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