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Archive - 2011
Tripartite Forum Staffing Update The Mi'Kmaq - Nova Scotia - Canada Tripartite Forum is pleased to welcome Robyn Siteman to the team as the forum's new Project Manager. Robyn had previously worked with the Tripartite Forum as an Administrator. Welcome (back), Robyn! UNSI Appoints New Tripartite Liaison Joan Sack was appointed as the new Union of Nova Scotia Indians (UNSI) Tripartite Liaison Officer. Welcome to the Forum, Joan! Job Posting - First Nations Representative with Doctors Nova Scotia Youth Running for Fun Program Doctors Nova Scotia is seeking an energetic and independent worker to get youth active in Mi’kmaq schools throughout the province. The successful candidate will be a member of the First Nation’s Community who leads an active healthy lifestyle, enjoys working with children and has a passion for getting youth active. The role calls for an individual who likes presenting and interacting with a variety of audiences. This is a full-time, 12-week contract located in Cape Breton and will be a work-from-home arrangement from March 21 – June 10, 2011. Click here to view and download the job posting. Please apply to the appropriate contact listed on the form. The deadline to apply is Friday, February 11, 2011. 2011 Canada Games Opening Ceremonies The 2011 Canada Games Opening Ceremonies take place Friday evening, February 11, 2011, starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Halifax Metro Centre in Halifax, NS. Tickets for the Opening Ceremonies are available at the Metro Centre Box Office or at Ticket Atlantic. The Canada Games take place from Friday, February 11 to Sunday, February 27, 2011 at various venues throughout the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM). A variety of talented artists from the area, including representatives of the Mi’kmaq, Acadian, African Nova Scotian, and Gaelic communities, will accentuate events and performances. For more information on the 2011 Canada Games, the sports, venues, events and ceremonies, please visit the website here. Support your First Nations and Canadian athletes during this wonderful display of athletics and sportsmanship! Assembly of First Nations Opposes Cuts to First Nations Policing (Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today expressed concerns and strong opposition to a projected 19% cutback for First Nations policing in this year’s federal budget. We do not believe this is in the best interest of our citizens and this is quite troubling for our communities. (continued...) To continue reading, click -here- for English and -here- for French. Photos from the 2011 Canada Games Opening Ceremonies Click here to view the photos!
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