Gray charges dropped in court
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION—Charges carrying a potential life sentence were dropped against an Aamjiwnaang environmental activist, Vanessa Gray, 24, in Sarnia court on...
‘The world lost a true champion’ Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee on the passing of Arthur Manuel
UOI OFFICES, Nipissing First Nation (January 13, 2017)—It is with a heavy heart that Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee, on behalf of the 40 First...
The JUNO Awards rename award category to Indigenous Music Album of the Year
TORONTO, ON (January 11, 2017)— The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) today announced its JUNO Award category Aboriginal Album of the Year will...
Assembly of First Nations National Chief on the passing of Arthur Manuel: ‘A strong voice for our peoples and rights’
Ottawa, ON (January 12, 2017)— Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde offered condolences and prayers to the friends and family of Arthur Manuel,...
Minister Carolyn Bennett meets with Beausoleil First Nation youth, leadership
Christian Island, ON (January 10, 2017)– Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Carolyn Bennett traveled to Christian Island, a small community in Southern Georgian Bay,...
Georgian, Trent announce new pathway to Indigenous B.Ed. program
Barrie, ON (Dec 22, 2016)–Georgian College and Trent University have signed an agreement that provides pathways for graduates of two Georgian programs Trent’s new Indigenous...
Judge directs mini-hearing
By Sixties Scoop Lawsuit TORONTO–The Honourable Justice Edward Belobaba of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has ordered there to be a “mini-trial” with representative...