Mike Harris sorry for students of history
By Maurice Switzer Mike Harris said he “feels sorry” for those who participated in an event focussing on the former Ontario premier’s political legacy and...
Henvey Inlet hosts job fair for its wind farm project
Media Release (October 27, 2014) – Henvey Inlet First Nation (HIFN) is another step closer to seeing the development of its wind farm. The HIFN...
Youth ‘indspired’ at career conference
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Potential career options were the focus for two Robinson Superior Treaty region high school students during Indspire’s Soaring: Indigenous...
Youth start water protection campaigns
Toronto, ON, October 24, 2014 – Representatives from the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres Aboriginal Youth Council (OAYC) gathered on Lake Simcoe to learn...
Anishinabek charity and Enterprise Rent-a-Car sign new partnership
UOI OFFICES – The Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity (AN7GC) and the Union of Ontario Indians have signed a new partnership agreement with Enterprise Rent-A-Car....
Legacy launch enlightens readers with loss
By Christine Smith (McFarlane) TORONTO – In conjunction with First Nations House and the Aboriginal Studies Program at the University of Toronto, Waubgeshig Rice launched...
Statement from Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee on this week’s deaths of Canadian Forces members
UOI OFFICES (Oct.23,2014) – I would like to express my condolences to the families of both Canadian Forces members who were killed in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec...
Talk4Healing doubles the calls after two years in operation
After two years in operation, a help line for Aboriginal women is seeing a very high demand for its services. Over the last seven months...
Lights, camera, action for emerging artist
By Margaret Hele GARDEN RIVER FN – Emerging Garden River artist, Gloria Burns presented her short film “Cashier Classifieds” to a Sault College Anishinaabemowin evening...
Woodland painter has a passion for petroglyphs
By Christine Smith (McFarlane) NEWMARKET – Donald Chretien, artist from Nipissing First Nation showcased his latest body of contemporary Woodland Art at the 2014...
Former Regional Chiefs to be honoured at Toronto gala
TORONTO – The Chiefs in Ontario will be honouring all seven former Ontario Regional Chiefs who have served our First Nations citizens in 133 First...
ALOY program at Royal Military College provides a pathway to success
KINGSTON – Seventeen young Aboriginal men and women of exceptional moral courage have come from across Canada to attend the Royal Military College’s Aboriginal Leadership...
Matrimonial Real Property: Changes coming December 16
CURVE LAKE, ON – On December 16, 2014, Matrimonial Real Property laws are set to change for First Nations across Canada with the coming into...