In this issue...
Scroll down to see over 20 articles going directly to 6400 subscribers! Enter two contests: Totems to Turquoise and Talking Stick Festival, plus learn about Aboriginal Parent Support Circles and incredible events: Aboriginal Youth Gathering Our Voices Conference in Prince George, and FN Tech Council Conference Technology as a Bridge for Nation Rebuilding, and Women's Empowerment links...
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Gathering Our Voices Aboriginal Youth Conference
BCAAFC to rock Prince George!
by Hosts: BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres
Gathering our Voices 2007: Aboriginal Education & Life-long Learning. Interactive & informative workshops, a Much Music Dance Party, career & education fair, cultural teachings/group activities, and Youth Talent...
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Totems to Turquoise: Stunning Exhibit on NOW in Vancouver
Over 500 individual pieces of Southwest & Northwest Native American jewelry!
Totems to Turquoise Exhibit: experience this astonishing exhibition now to March 25, 2007 - featuring BC's own Jim Hart, Bill Reid, Charles Edenshaw, who are joined by desert masters. It's the only Canadian location & you can WIN TO GET IN...
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Talking Stick Festival is back! Starts Feb. 5th
A Kaleidoscope of Aboriginal Art and Expression
The 6th Talking Stick Festival showcases the best emerging and established Aboriginal artists, enriching our vibrant artistic landscape. Witness and feel the dynamic energy of today's artists at seven venues!
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An Invite to the 3rd Annual FNTC Conference from Sue Hanley
First Nations Technology Council Conference Feb. 22-25
First Nations Technology Council Coordinator Sue Hanley invites you to attend the 3rd Annual Conference - travel bursaries available...
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Aboriginal Spirit: Honouring Women, Arts & Fashion
Event Summary
On the evening of November 30th, 2006 at the Tzeachten First Nation Community Centre, Chilliwack, a first of its kind event called Aboriginal Spirit: Honouring Women, Arts & Fashion was held...
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Jobs, Career Fair & and Training Programs searching for Aboriginal candidates
Trades Training, Urban Native Youth Assocation, Centre for Native Policy and Research
There's 18 job opportunities and Aboriginal training initiatives listed in this issue...is there one right for you?
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Smoke Signals Section
Native NDN News For January 2007
Headlines and news you may have missed - local, provincial and international...be sure to send us your smoke signals to share with our readers!
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Community Events Calendar: ACCESS at Career Fair
Talking Stick Festival, Strengthening Family and Youth Voices Project, "Totems to Turquoise" and more!
Check out over 20 upcoming events, conferences and activities in our community that promote self-sufficiency, business opportunities, Youth employment and Aboriginal culture...
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Métis Entrepreneur wins 5th Place in Small Business BC Business Plan Contest!
Congratulations to Métis entrepreneur Jaynne Jansen
Turtle Island Health Products Inc. also known as TIHPI produces and markets unique health products like nutritional energy bars...
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Parenting Support Circles Open Now!
Giving to Our Children, by Giving to Ourselves
Sometimes parenting is hard - too many problems and not enough support can make it hard for any one of us to be as patient and giving with our children as we’d like to be. Traditional teaching of parenting by Elders will be one of the aims of the circle....
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UNNS + KAYA = Creation of Youth Governance Roundtables
Five Regional Urban Aboriginal Youth Governance Meetings Scheduled
UNNS (United Native Nations Society) partners with KAYA (Knowledgeable Aboriginal Youth Association) and invites urban Aboriginal youth to discuss creation of roundtables...
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Notices about Women's News Issues...
In Women's News: Protests & Fundraising
Check out the recent 1st Anniversary of Broken Promises - what did everyone do to support it.....And check out the awesome Sista'Hood Fundraiser coming up.....
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Share, give, donate and help NOW!
Homelessness affects us all
2 easy ways you can support those who need warm clothing this winter...
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4 Ways to Innovate: Improve Your Communication Strategy
Marketing Opportunities, Capacity Development Lead Way in 2007
Is it time to highlight your organization or conference in RedWAY BC News? Make a socially responsible choice to support the Women's Empowerment E-zine. Maybe it's time to train staff to start your own e-zine?...
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HOT TIP OF THE DAY.....
"Askaway" has homework helpers waiting on-line to help!
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2 New N8V-friendly Media Releases: The Welfare Poets and Warclub
The Art of Warclub Reloaded and Hip-Hop Compilation
by N8V music lovers
Warclub attacks the airwaves globally with their hit new album, The Art of Warclub Reloaded. This time around, Warclub launches an indie record company and partners with Floodgate Media... PLUS: The Welfare Poets release a Hip Hop Compilation to End the Death Penalty” - the independent Hip Hop fusion band out of New York City...
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Train with Revenue Canada and Help others!
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program Beginning
If you can spare a little time and would like to boost your resume by helping others in our own communities fill out income tax forms, consider this unique opportunity..
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The 3rd Annual First Nations Technology Conference
Theme: Technology as a Bridge for Nation Rebuilding...
Come and learn information management tools, and about initiatives being designed to bring connectivity and technical skills development to communities and how technology is revolutionizing visual arts!
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Free Video Game Workshop!
2 Day Event at NYLC
Come explore career opportunities -not only is it free, so is the pizza, AND you take your own video game home on CD....see poster -
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