Transforming the Indigenous health research landscape hope of new project

Posted on June 14, 2017 by brianbeaton

From https://www.dal.ca/news/2017/06/13/building-capacity-for-the-next-generation-of-indigenous-health-r.html BUILDING CAPACITY FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF INDIGENOUS HEALTH RESEARCH SCHOLARS Michele Charlton – June 13, 2017 Faculty of Health Professions’ Debbie Martin. (Nick Pearce photo) Researchers from eight Atlantic Canadian universities are hoping to transform the Indigenous health research landscape within and beyond the region. They are recent recipients of a $999,990 Training[…]

FMCC team participates in Indigenous Radio Halifax workshop

Posted on May 22, 2017May 22, 2017 by brianbeaton

Brian Beaton and Susan O’Donnell, members of the FMCC Board of Directors travelled to Halifax on May 17 to participate in the Indigenous Radio Workshop at Dalhousie University. The presentations and notes about the day long workshop will be posted on their web site at http://www.indigenousradio.ca/Halifax.php Brian delivered his presentation entitled, “e-Centres: Community-based production/broadcast facilities”. His[…]

Residents of Natuashish struggle with slow, expensive connectivity

Posted on October 6, 2015June 2, 2017 by brianbeaton

By Jennifer Leask No school smartboards, no telehealth, no Netflix, no Facebook, no Skype, no new Internet connections. Most Canadians wouldn’t have put up with those conditions years ago. But in the isolated community of Natuashish, it’s the modern reality. This community of 750 on the Northern coast of Labrador can only be accessed by[…]

All the Voices

Posted on February 15, 2013December 26, 2016 by brianbeaton

Newfoundland and Labrador Friday, 15 February 2013, 04:32 PM By: Rebecka Berntsson and Melis Kip, based on an interview with Fred Campbell The project “All the Voices” has been carried out by Ryakuga Grassroots Communications in Newfoundland and Labrador for over two decades. Although Ryakuga is not a First Nations organization, staff work closely with[…]

The Red Road Project

Posted on July 23, 2012December 26, 2016 by brianbeaton

Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey – Nova Scotia Monday, 23 July 2012, 08:56 PM The Red Road Project is an initiative launched by the Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey community in early 2012. The goal of the project is to educate First Nations youth on the dangers of substance abuse, and lead them away from the influence of peer pressure. The[…]

First Mile Videos — Elsipogtog

Posted on December 6, 2011December 26, 2016 by brianbeaton

Elsipogtog – New Brunswick Tuesday, 6 December 2011, 12:38 PM Students in Elsipogtog produced four excellent First Mile videos about connectivity in their communities! Click to watch Global Community Click to watch Why Not!? Click to watch Smart Phone Click to watch Your Brain on Fibre Optics Find out more Videos produced through the Atlantic[…]

First Mile Videos — Eskasoni

Posted on December 6, 2011December 26, 2016 by brianbeaton

Eskasoni – Nova Scotia Tuesday, 6 December 2011, 12:52 PM Students in Eskasoni produced three excellent First Mile videos about connectivity in their communities! Click to watch What do YOU do on the Internet? Click to watch Princess Pageant Click to watch Nothing [Making of] Find out more Videos produced through the Atlantic Canada First[…]

First Mile Videos — Lennox Island

Posted on December 6, 2011December 26, 2016 by brianbeaton

Lennox Island – Prince Edward Island Tuesday, 6 December 2011, 12:57 PM Students in Lennox Island produced two excellent First Mile videos about connectivity in their communities! Click to watch Dial-up Blues Click to watch First Messaging Find out more Videos produced through the Atlantic Canada First Nations Help Desk

Project 60: First Nation Native Youth Use Social Media to Claim Their Vote

Posted on November 14, 2011December 24, 2020 by brianbeaton

Monday, 14 November 2011, 01:29 PM First Nation Youth stake out their role in Canada’s recent federal election The name “Project 60” highlights that it was not until 1960 that First Nation people won the right to vote in Canadian federal elections. The videos featured in Project 60 are made by Native Youth, the nation’s[…]

Membertou Data Centre

Posted on November 14, 2011December 26, 2016 by brianbeaton

Membertou – Nova Scotia Monday, 14 November 2011, 01:02 PM Join Caroline Marshall from Membertou for a video tour of the Membertou Data Centre, located in the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre in Nova Scotia. The video highlights the importance of connectivity in First Nations communities. Learn more about Membertou and other Atlantic Canada First[…]