University admin fees not fair for First Nations
UPDATE: Since our story ran in August, York University contacted both Dokis First Nation and ONECA saying that they will no longer charge the administrative...
Book Review: How Great Lakes First Peoples dealt with colonialism
Reviewed by Karl Hele Edmund Jefferson Danziger’s study of Great Lakes Indian history from 1850 to 1900 examines how First Peoples living on both sides...
Regional Chief Stan Beardy supports ON Superior Court decision to preserve residential school testimonies
TORONTO, ON (AUGUST 11, 2014) — Ontario Regional Chief Stan Beardy supports a decision of the Ontario Superior Court to allow residential school survivors the...
Moving eHealth to Moose Factory
By Heather Campbell Having the opportunity to contribute towards improving the health of her people is what motivated Janice Soltys to make the big move...
‘Protecting the land is most important’: Chief Day
(Cutler ON, Friday, August 8, 2014) Serpent River First Nation Anishinabek are hosting their 24th Annual Genaabaajing Traditional Powwow this weekend, August 8-10. Drums, dancers,...
Canada needs to recognize basic human rights on International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples: Beardy
TORONTO (AUGUST 8, 2014) — Ontario Regional Chief Stan Beardy acknowledges The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples today and says the federal...
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Book Review: Civilization schemes attributed to loss of land and culture
By Karl Hele Assault on a Culture is the story of the Anishinaabeg of Michigan’s interactions with the French, British, and American Empires. Written by...
Not afraid of Mukwa
By Richard Wagamese The bear that patrols our neighborhood was particularly busy this year. He’s a three year old now and he’s gotten used to...
Sixties Scoop hearing set for November
TORONTO (August 7, 2014) – The Ontario Divisional Court will hear Canada’s appeal of the last September’s decision of Justice Belobaba. This is the appeal...
Cow DNA research leads to international recognition
By Barb Nahwegahbow GUELPH – Marlene Paibomesai’s love of science and passion for dairy cattle paid off when she entered an international young scientist competition...
OBITUARY: Waawaaskonenhs “Wasse” Charity Moore
Waawaaskonenhs “Wasse” Charity Moore Born on a beautiful warm day, May 12, 1978. Started her spirit journey peacefully surrounded by her family at the Hamilton...
Chief reminds Crown to honour treaties 250 years later
Chief Isadore Wiindategowinini Day’s speech from Treaty of Niagara celebration, Aug. 2, 2014. Boozhoo, Aahnii. Gwiiskwi Migisi Nini n’dznikaaz. Genzhe n’dodem. Genaabajing n’doonjibaa. Gemaa maanda...
CHIEFS OF ONTARIO – Notice of Assertion
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Teachings can build canoes and communities
By Christine Smith (McFarlane) TORONTO – Anishinaabe-Kwe Sylvia Plain – citizen of Aamjiwnaang First Nation and third year Political Science student at the University of...