CBC LAUNCHES ABORIGINAL WEBSITE JUNE 21, 2007

Vancouver, June 19th, 2007 – As part of CBC’s commitment to bring diverse regional and cultural perspectives into the daily lives of Canadians, CBC is launching a comprehensive, media-rich website called CBC ABORIGINAL. The official website launch coincides with National Aboriginal Day on June 21st, 2007 and brings together CBC’s coverage of aboriginal issues on Television, Newsworld, Radio and CBCNews.ca. The website is located at www.cbc.ca/aboriginal.

“Our goal is to provide better access to the volume of quality programming produced by CBC which reflects aboriginal life in Canada,” explains Alden Habacon, Manager of Diversity Initiatives for CBC Television. “We’re hoping this website will improve our connection with aboriginal communities in Canada while reflecting on stories that are important to all Canadians.”

CBC ABORIGINAL features current and archival content with accompanying history and background to topical issues. Content includes weekly news stories, art and culture insights, regional content, on-line polls and profiles of aboriginal personalities.

“Canadian audiences expect to see Canada’s diversity reflected in our programming, and increasingly want to be better connected to the aboriginal reality in Canada,” says Kirstine Layfield, Executive Director of Network Programming for CBC Television. “Launching this online collection of aboriginal coverage is part of meeting this demand and will also serve as a much needed resource tool for communities, schools, businesses and industry.”

For further information, contact:
Rachel Thexton

Media Profile, Vancouver

604-609-6153 rachel@mediaprofile.com
Helicia Glucksman

Media Profile, Toronto

416-504-8464 helicia@mediaprofile.com

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United Native Nations AGM 30 Day Notice

 

News Release

For Immediate Release

June 20, 2007

 

United Native Nations AGM 30 Day Notice

 

 

Dear United Native Nations Constituency:

 On July 20, 21, & 22, the United Native Nations Society (UNN) will be holding its 38th Annual General Assembly (AGA) at the Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre Society 3955 3rd Avenue, Smithers, BC.   This year there will be a by-election for Secretary Treasurer.   

Please note: Members must be in good standing, 30 days prior to the AGA to participate in the Assembly.  Early registration: July 20, 2007 from 7pm to 10pm. 

Thank you for your time and assistance in this matter. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the United Native Nations local in your area or 1 800 555-9756.

 

Announcement of the United Native Nations AGM is in the Province Newspaper page A35 June 20th 2007. 

 

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Media Contact                        Grant Barton    604.688.1821

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19 YEAR OLD GITXSAN ATHLETE IS SELECTED TO CANADA’S NATIONAL TEAM FOR THE 2007 PAN-AM GAMES

News Release
For Immediate Release
June 14, 2007

GITXSAN TERRITORY – Young Derek Rodgers will not only represent Canada, he will also represent his First Nation’s heritage, as he joins Team Canada in August 2007 at the Pan-Am Games for the Deaf, in Venezuela.

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7th Generation – “Reach the Native Youth Tour 2007″

Kasp and Combz of 7th Generation have traveled to 37 communities in 3 months over the summer of 2006. They have been to BC, Alberta, Washington and the Northwest Territories to spread their inspirational messages to motivate youth of all ages and backgrounds. Now in 2007 they have already traveled to 12 communities in Nunavik, Alberta and BC promoting their message and entertaining people of all ages

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The tide of support is swelling to combat the closure of the Native Education Centre/College

The tide of support is swelling to combat the closure of the Native Education Centre/College. People from all Nations across Canada are sharing their concerns, ideas and resources. People are expressing their thoughts with traditional prayer and song, through written words like emails or letters, by phoning to share stories with NEC staff, and by joining in rallies and marches. To help organize the surge of support letters and messages, the homepage of RedWAY BC News has been updated to include a link to a “community response survey.”  The intent is to provide a single point of contact for the community to record their responses.

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