First Nations not sharing in mining wealth
By Marlene Bilous Anishinabek Nation workshops are creating more awareness among community members about how the mining industry is profiting from natural resources located on...
Canada’s skilled workforce must include First Nations people
By Kelly J. Lendsay TORONTO — The Aboriginal Human Resource Council is calling all corporations in Canada to unite in support of each other, the...
India’s top court gives Indigenous community final say about mine
From Amnesty International NEW DELHI — A ruling by India’s Supreme Court that the Indigenous (Adivasi) communities will have the final decision on plans for...
Alderville man one of the smartest people in Ottawa
By Chloé Fedio The Ottawa Citizen OTTAWA — Alfred Simpson picks a worn copy of Pinocchio off a bookshelf in his Vanier apartment and memories...
Crystal wins first Juno
REGINA—Crystal Shawanda’s Just Like You has been selected as Aboriginal Album of the Year, winning a Juno award from the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts...
Decision upholds Jordan’s Principle
OTTAWA – Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo welcomes the April 4th decision by the Federal Court to grant a judicial review...
Preventing family violence
Shannon Manitowabi, project coordinator, assisted Social Services Director Adrienne Pelletier in facilitating a Family Violence Strategic Planning session at the Union of Ontario Indians head...