A United Nations report released on December 5th indicates that volunteerism contributes to the well-being of individuals, communities and society. The first State of the World’s Voluntarism was released in New York on the 10th Anniversary of the International Year of Volunteers.
Algonquin FF Coordinator Lylas Polson with Quebec Premier Jean Charest and Chief Abel Bosum.
On November 7, 2011 1:30 p.m. our Quebec Regional Coordinator Lylas Polson delivered the following note to Ougé-Bougoumou Cree Nation and Grand Council of the Crees on behalf of Frontiers Foundation/Operation Beaver.
Congratulations on successful negotiation of the Complementary Agreement to the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement together with the governments of Quebec and Canada.
Submitted by tupac on November 24, 2011 - 1:30pm.
The Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) has covered the work of Frontiers Foundation in Kitcisakik, Quebec.
The whole report can be viewed on their website at http://bcove.me/t04jyxd0.
The video is named 'Quebec First Nation Community beating the odds' and contains an interview with FF Regional Coordinator Lylas Polson.
In solidarity with Amnesty International’s campaign, Frontiers Foundation is supporting the human rights of the Lubicon Cree in Alberta. A letter has been sent to the Premier of Alberta, Ed Stelmach, pointing out that the destruction of an indigenous culture and way of life is an unacceptable price to pay for oil and gas development. Over and over again, United Nations human rights bodies have called on Canadian officials to respect and uphold the rights of the Lubicon Cree.
OTTAWA, July 4, 2011 — Today, federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for housing announced a $1.4 billion combined investment toward reducing the number of Canadians in housing need under a new Affordable Housing Framework 2011 – 2014.
The Framework recognizes the diversity of affordable housing needs of Canadians and that a range of solutions — from existing programs to new approaches — is the most effective in meeting local needs and priorities. It is also recognized that under this Framework provinces and territories have responsibility for the design and delivery of affordable housing programs in order to address their own specific housing needs and priorities in their jurisdictions. Accordingly, each province and territory is working towards a bilateral agreement to respond to the program needs in each jurisdiction; in these arrangements, federal funding will be matched by provincial, territorial and other contributions, and governments will report to their citizens on outcomes.
Under the new Framework, provinces and territories have the flexibility to invest in a range of programs and initiatives designed to achieve the overall intended outcome: to reduce the number of Canadians in housing need by improving access to affordable housing that is sound, suitable and sustainable. Initiatives under the Framework can include new construction, renovation, homeownership assistance, rent supplements, shelter allowances, and accommodations for victims of family violence.
Submitted by tupac on July 12, 2011 - 11:29am.As a part of the Toronto Sun series on Canadian urban aboriginals, "Red Road", Mark Bonokoski looks at the life of Alex Jacobs in the story, "The elder and the Native artist". Alex Jacobs went from a young man put into residential school, abused to turning to alcohol. With his daughter's death in Toronto, Alex became a councillor and moved to Toronto to mentor young Native people in the city.
Submitted by frontiers on January 14, 2009 - 7:08pm.From SooToday:
NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO MINISTRY OF
MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS AND HOUSING*************************
Northern Ontario communities get $4 million for affordable housingKIRKLAND LAKE, ON, - Canada's new government and the Government of Ontario yesterday announced an allocation of $4 million to renovate housing for low-income households in Northern Ontario, including Aboriginal families living off-reserve, under the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program.
Submitted by frontiers on May 20, 2007 - 6:16pm.
"Giving homes, sweet homes" in the Toronto Star, Dec. 21, 2006 by Jim Beyers:
Yesterday, she and [Gabriel] left the two-bedroom unit they have to themselves at the Project Amik complex on Coxwell Ave. and attended a Christmas dinner in the reception hall. Instead of worrying about her son getting into trouble, Migwans' biggest concern looked to be getting Gabriel to tuck into his turkey and vegetables and not checking out the dessert tray.
Migwans and [Steve Biagoni] are just a couple of the people rescued by Project Amik - which was built with a lot of sweat from community workers and help from the City of Toronto and other groups - and with a $943,000 forgivable loan from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Company's Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program.
Submitted by frontiers on December 21, 2006 - 5:29pm.OTTAWA, October 1, 2004
Fifteen winners in Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's (CMHC) Housing Awards, which recognizes housing initiatives that have contributed to improving the affordability of housing, were announced today by the Honourable Joe Fontana, Minister of Labour and Housing.
This year's Housing Awards, under the theme, "Best Practices in Affordable Housing", is the eighth since the program's inception in 1988.
"The Housing Awards not only recognizes important improvements in housing, but shares solutions and best practices which have helped increase the affordability of housing and the quality of our homes in Canada," said Minister Fontana. "I am pleased to celebrate and honour the achievements of people whose commitment and innovation ensure that we are not only building homes but more importantly improving the quality of life for all Canadians."
Submitted by frontiers on October 1, 2004 - 2:49pm.Lawrence Gladue may have been the recipient of a few sharp barbs but the Frontiers Foundation President of the Board of Directors has officially been launched as a candidate for the post of Governor General after a Roast and Dinner at Project Amik on May 7 in Toronto.
Metis Nation of Ontario President Tony Belcourt was the Master of Ceremonies for the event and he took the opportunity to regale one of his long-time friends in a friendly good-natured way that the audience of over 120 people laughing and crying at times. Belcourt promised the Metis Nation would be doing everything possible to make sure Gladue gets a sharp nod to be the first Aboriginal Governor General of the country.
Submitted by frontiers on May 13, 2004 - 3:48pm.You can donate to Frontiers Foundation through CanadaHelps.org. You will receive a charitable tax receipt for every donation.
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