KORI

(07 11 12) The Food and Agricultural Organization, an agency of the United Nations, wants Keewaytinook Okimakanak to apply its telecommunications expertize to reach Indiginous communities in the English speaking world ... The FAO wants KO to create an on-line platform to promote discussions on Indiginous Peoples, natural resources and climate change... Mario Acunzo of the FAO says K-Net is the recognized leader in First Nations connectivity, telecommunications and community-based applications... "K-Net has written the book on best practices and understands the power of communication tools in the hands of community members," he said.

The Food and Agriculture Organization wants KO to develop a web site to promote discussion at the community level on natural resources and climate change... The FAO wants KO to identify case studies and to facilitate a video conference series to promote discussion...