RedWAY BC News - Harnessing Technology to Honour, Inform and Connect Urban Aboriginal Youth to Services, Opportunities, the Community and Each Other Tuesday, March 20, 2007 Issue 52 - First Nations Technology Council 2007 Summit Special Feature   VOLUME 4 ISSUE 5   Publishing Info Thanks to the FNTC for sponsoring this special issue!   Dates, Deadlines, Partners & Prices   TOPICS Readers Helping Readers Hot Topics RedWAY BC News Team Events Calendar Job Postings Education & Training From the Heart - Support Services ARTICLE LIST In this special issue... Press Release: Live Webcast of 2007 Summit Connects Aboriginal Organizations and First Nations Communities Press Release: 2007 Summit Highlights How Technology Promotes Economic Development And now, for those little pink surveys.... 2007 Summit Banquet Honours John Webb for Lifetime of Achievements YOUR 2007 Summit interviews and reflections Successful SchoolNet and Community Access Programs Cut in Budget? Microsoft Pilot Project Awarded to Two First Nations Communities 2007 Summit Partners, Sponsors and Vendors... Thank you from PCNA to 2007 Summit delegates Minister Ilich Announces $75,000 in New Funding for ICT Skill Development Redwire Native Youth Magazine Hiring Manager Aboriginal Women's Support Services, Programs and Training Opportunities Presentation Comments: E-philanthropy and E-zines How can you support RedWAY BC News? Thanks to the FNTC for sponsoring this special issue! 4 Ways to Innovate: Improve Your Communication Strategy What did you miss at the day dedicated to Video Gaming and ICT development? 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 special issue... Insights from the 2007 Summit in Vancouver. Click into the articles to see pictures from 4 incredible days packed with guest speakers, networking sessions, interactive workshops, and a banquet honouring John Webb for his lifelong commitment to connecting communities... [FULL STORY]   Press Release: Live Webcast of 2007 Summit Connects Aboriginal Organizations and First Nations Communities 'Namgis Nation Leads Way in Sharing Information Technology Live webcast of pre-Summit video gaming event called "Technology as a Bridge for Nation Rebuilding" connected communities across BC to the "3rd Annual Strategic Use of ICT for Communities Summit" with... [FULL STORY]   Press Release: 2007 Summit Highlights How Technology Promotes Economic Development Video gaming can be used as Tool for Education and Economic Development in Aboriginal communities Click here to read the official press release which kicked off the 2007 Summit... [FULL STORY]   And now, for those little pink surveys.... Participants responses to, "At the 2007 Summit, I... A big THANK YOU to everyone who shared their thoughts, learning experiences, predictions and more! Read over 30 responses about what knowledge people are taking back to their own communities and sharing with you... [FULL STORY]   2007 Summit Banquet Honours John Webb for Lifetime of Achievements The Champion of Champions for Community Networking John Webb became a direct, strong and human voice advocating for to bridge the Digital Divide across all communities in BC. We met him through the First Nations Technology Council promoting community networking and ICT initiatives. John knew connectivity and skill development means ALL British Columbians might then fully participate in a knowledge-based economy, especially First Nations communities. Every Canadian benefits from better access to education and health services, creating business opportunities and preserving (and sharing) the diversity of languages and cultures. [FULL STORY]   YOUR 2007 Summit interviews and reflections Presenters, delegates and interviewers share insights into ICT 2007 Summit participants, speakers, presenters and exhibitors are invited to share knowledge to increase capacity. Read six stories, reflections and resource links...we'll update this on-going article every month to keep spreading the good news. [FULL STORY]   Successful SchoolNet and Community Access Programs Cut in Budget? GET INVOLVED - share your concerns today! $16.9 billion for military expenditures but cuts to SchoolNet programs and Internet service for Aboriginal, northern and rural communities? Other countries are increasing funding to develop high-capacity Internet service to remote communities, yet the new budget will widen the Digital Divide... [FULL STORY]   Microsoft Pilot Project Awarded to Two First Nations Communities Digital Literacy Initiative to Help Bridge Digital Divide Two First Nations communities in BC were awarded DIGITAL LITERACY PROJECTS. This amazing opportunity is offered by Microsoft and the Strategic Solutions Consortium. Find out inside... [FULL STORY]   2007 Summit Partners, Sponsors and Vendors... Thank you to everyone who shared ideas, inspiration and resources! by 2007 Summit Team and Spiritlink Communications A Summit of this magnitude is only possible with contributions and extensive support from organizers, partners, vendors and sponsors. Take a few moments to read who helped make this year's event such a success... [FULL STORY]   Thank you from PCNA to 2007 Summit delegates Pacific Community Networks Association invites you to keep sharing Greetings from Bev and the PCNA team! Encouragement to keep building communities, congratulations to Arvo Koppel for winning the first annual “JOHN WEBB COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS AWARD”, and more... [FULL STORY]   Minister Ilich Announces $75,000 in New Funding for ICT Skill Development Initial Boost to Help First Nations Harness Internet Benefits Labour and Citizens’ Services Minister Olga Ilich Announced First Nations Education Steering Committee will receive $50,000 to create a strategy to develop Internet skills and expertise in communities and $25,000 goes to... [FULL STORY]   Redwire Native Youth Magazine Hiring Manager Redwire Native Youth Media’s mandate is to provide Native youth with an uncensored forum for discussion,in order to help youth find their own voice. Consider this managerial position... [FULL STORY]   Aboriginal Women's Support Services, Programs and Training Opportunities Start dates in April 2007 for 3 great Programs Helping Spirit Lodge Society CHOICES Pre-Employment Bridging Program, Aboriginal/Metis Women Bridging Employment Program with Metropolitan College and Battered Women’s Support Services Aboriginal Women’s Spring 2007 training sessions... [FULL STORY]   Presentation Comments: E-philanthropy and E-zines You should'a been there! This workshop included a wealth of knowledge and links so you can benefit from the hot trend of e-philanthropy, or electronic giving. Plus, read content created BY PARTICIPANTS in 20 minutes and published here... [FULL STORY]   How can you support RedWAY BC News? Social enterprise opportunities that benefit YOU We've got a limited amount of advertising and partner opportunities for service providers, non-profit organizations and businesses who'll contribute to our capacity development plan to expand RedWAY BC News in 2007. Any contribution helps offset costs of providing 10 free article spaces each issue to promote Aboriginal events, Youth initiatives, job postings and... [FULL STORY]   Thanks to the FNTC for sponsoring this special issue! [FULL STORY]   ARCHIVES (other great issues to check out) Issue 54 - May Brings Aboriginal Conferences, Celebrations and Announcements May 15, 2007 Vol. 4 Issue 8 Special Issue - NENAS promotes Aboriginal Youth Careers & Employment April 27, 2007 Vol. 4 Issue 5 Issue 51 - March Madness & Mini-Spring Break Events March 8, 2007 Vol. 4 Issue 4 Issue 50 - Aboriginal Engagement: Participation Through Education, Employment & Business February 7, 2007 Vol. 4 Issue 3 Issue 49 - Planning, Preparing and Partnering for Aboriginal Success January 19, 2007 Vol. 4 Issue 2 [MORE ARCHIVED ISSUES] SUBSCRIBE, remove or update your address Click HERE! Search through RedWAY BC News Type in words below to search all issues for articles containing: Support RedWAY BC! 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