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In this issue...
Congratulations to Barack Obama - read Cassandra's reaction to his nomination as the leader of our neighbouring nation. Send us your thoughts! Scroll down to read over 20 articles like job postings and training opportunities, contribute to our new BED (Business Economic Development) Section, and find out about the $100 million New Relationship Trust program updates
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Will Obama Inspire Change for Native Americans?
President-Elect Barack Obama Adresses Aboriginals in the political world
by Cassandra Daniels Arts & Culture section editor, RedWAY BC News
As an Aboriginal Youth, I am inspired by today's events. Obama has re-addressed the original Treaties that were made by OUR Ancestors, he said we need to be given new POWER so we are abused NO MORE. He addresses the entire political world, saying that for the first time Aboriginals have the right to preserve...
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Stitsma Employment Centre Provides Accredited Training for Trades
Register NOW for upcoming programs
The Squamish Nation Trades Centre offers quality education and trades training to all Aboriginal people (First Nations, Status, Non-status, Métis, and Inuit). It's goal of the Squamish Nation Trades Centre is to provide everyone with necessary skill-sets that lead to meaningful employment and business opportunities...learn more about their accredited training opportunities...
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Get cracking! 2 BEST Programs start soon in Lower Mainland! Plus, stories from different locations
Aboriginal BEST (Business Entrepreneur Skills Training) Program in BC
by Adele Alexander, BED Section Editor
Learn about this free program for all Aboriginal, Metis, and Inuit people interested in becoming self-employed, starting their own business or developing a social enterprise for their organization. Read stories from those working in business, have a solid idea and want to see it happen, or just have an interest in business or economic development. And register now if you want the BEST training, too...
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NEW! Aboriginal Business and Economic Development (BED) Section
(yep – that’s right, we’re calling this the BED section...catchy, or not?)
by Adele Alexander and Kristin Kozuback
Thanks to a partnership with the Aboriginal BEST Program, an Aboriginal Youth writer will be updating this section every two weeks. We need your help to include success stories about small businesses owners, new entrepreneurs, big enterprises and joint ventures, events and training opportunities, and news about economic development initiatives. Check out our first article...
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Learning ICT & Launching Technology Careers at Y-IT Conference
Connecting Youth & community leaders to Information Technology Careers
FNESC SchoolNet Initiative Launched!
by Kristin Kozuback, RedWAY BC News Editor, Jean Sagalon Health section editor
It was amazing to see over 50 Youth and Community Technology Champions logging on together to learn at the FNESC SchoolNet Y-IT Conference. Read more about this new initiative that connects Native Youth from around BC to explore careers in ICT – Internet and Communication Technology. The first step is to take the IC3 Course. Don't know what IC3 is? Check out what else we discovered at this full day of listening, learning and connecting...
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UMAYC proposals due November 7, 2008
Urban Multipurpose Aboriginal Youth Centres = $1.27 million for Youth Initiatives
by Kristin Kozuback, RedWAY Editor
Deadline this week! We told you last month about the UMAYC elections and the project itself - this is a reminder to everyone applying for part of the $1.2 million dollars to get your proposals in NOW!
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The International Rights of Children Society FORUM
Torn Apart: The Trauma of Parental Child Abduction
Come and hear what the experts have to say about
the harm done to children by parental abduction, relevant international law, discrepancies in family law from nation to nation, preventative steps parents can take, personal stories from left behind family
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What's happening with that $100 million for the New Relationship Trust?
NRT: Investing in Today for a Stronger Tomorrow
by Kristin Kozuback, Editor RedWAY BC News
Capacity funding announced for "policy development"! NRT has allocated a total of $500,000 for this initiative in the 2008/09 fiscal year. Applications will be accepted beginning on October 1, 2008 and will be reviewed on a first-come...
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Job Postings & Employment News: UNYA and Anika Youth Services is hiring youth!! Spirirt of the Children Society Recruitment Notice, and more!
To October 31st : Jobs for Research Assistants, Native Education College Instructors, APTN is looking for you
by Adele Alexander, RedWAY Job Postings and Employment News Editor
Look inside to find info about Stitsma's Squamish Nation Trades Training Opportunities, Youth care counselors, NEC Aboriginal Tourism Operators Program Instructors, Tutors needed for biology, and more...
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World of Arts & Culture in RedWAY BC News - Apply NOW for Free Studio Space in Vancouver!
Native Model Male Search, Free Small Business Training for Artists
by Cassandra Daniels Arts & Culture section editor, RedWAY BC News
Check out news for the art world circulating near YOU! This is my first A&C section, so help me gather news about the range of our talented artists, grant opportunities, upcoming performances, insights into Native culture...
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Support Aboriginal Youth 'earn and learn' opportunities
Get your next program or product launched noticed - be a RedWAY section sponsor!
It's time to invest wisely - you want results for your marketing, recruiting, and communication dollars. You need reports to prove you're getting the message out, and it feels good if those dollars go directly to hiring and training Youth to work with you (or for you), so consider sponsoring a section...
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ARCHIVES (other great issues to check out)
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Issue 72 - Harvesting for the Future: Aboriginal Economic Development, First Nations Education Initiatives, Native Health & Wellness Events
October 3, 2008
Vol. 5
Issue 11
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Issue 71 - Back to Reality: September Events, Aboriginal Job Postings, Native News, Announcing New Section for Aboriginal Business and Economic Development
September 19, 2008
Vol. 5
Issue 10
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Issue 70 - Celebrating Native Culture, Aboriginal Student Successes
July 17, 2008
Vol. 5
Issue 9
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Issue 69 - Grads, Dads, & NAD Events with Aboriginal Youth Writers
June 17, 2008
Vol. 5
Issue 8
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Indian Residential School Survivor Apology Special Issue
June 11, 2008
Vol. 5
Issue 7
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