FN citizens living in the Orillia area urged to come to education meeting on Wednesday
UOI OFFICES (June 20, 2016) – All Anishinabek citizens who live in the Orillia and Barrie area are encouraged to come out to an information...
Ke Gwah – Do Not
Ke Gwah Ke gwah, g’chi nisaa saa nend mo ken Ke gwah, gah gwad dem sii Be kaanih ngwodji niiwin bwoch we Wade, Mino Ndowendji...
Free legal resources in First Nation languages now available from Law Society
Cree, Oji-Cree and Ojibwe speakers can now access legal information in their own languages Toronto, ON: The Law Society of Upper Canada has launched a...
One-third of Anishinabek Nation under Boil Water Advisories – ‘We have a plan to fix this’: Madahbee
UOI OFFICES (Nipissing FN) June 13, 2016 – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief is frustrated that 14 of the 40 Anishinabek First Nations are under...
First Nation citizens urged to come to important education meetings on Tuesday evening in Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie
UOI OFFICES (June 13, 2016) – All Anishinabek citizens who live in the Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury are encouraged to come out to an...
Chippewas of Rama rejoins the Union of Ontario Indians
AUNDECK OMNI KANING FIRST NATION June 7, 2016 – Chiefs at the annual Grand Council Assembly welcomed fellow Anishinabek of Chippewas of Rama First Nation...
Book Review: Candies don’t grow on trees…unless you’re Basil Johnston
By Maurice Switzer Some people have twinkling eyes. Basil Johnston could write with twinkling words. Those of us who were privileged to meet the legendary...
New Chief of Dokis looks to a bright future
By Kelly Anne Smith DOKIS FIRST NATION – The new Chief of Dokis First Nation is proud after being elected on May 21. Gerry Duquette...
New program promotes cultural identity among First Nations children and youth
At the Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa (CASO) our goal is to foster partnerships with First Nations, Inuit and Métis community organizations to ensure the well-being of...
Impacts of Indian Residential Schools project wins Heritage Fair
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY – “It’s important to know that they were abused and it wasn’t their fault.” Those strong words are from...
Alderville First Nation Calls for Resignation of KPRDSB Trustee Gordon Gilchrist
ALDERVILLE FIRST NATION, June 2, 2016 – Alderville First Nation Chief and Council are calling on Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Trustee Gordon Gilchrist...
Christian Island Elementary School hosts 7th annual pow-wow
By Sharon Weatherall Students from five area schools arrived at Christian Island last week to learn and partake in an exciting cultural experience that takes...
The Water Walkers
By Beverly Sabourin and Peter Globensky To someone who did not know her well, she might appear shy, even reticent. Her quiet and kindly demeanour,...
Alderville wins Canadian Solar Industry Game Changer award
By Rick Garrick Alderville’s success with its solar farm was recognized with a Canadian Solar Industries Association (CanSIA) Community/First Nations’ Solar Project Game Changer award...
Anishinabek and Ontario renew partnership in mineral and mines sector
UOI OFFICES (Nipissing FN) May 31, 2016 – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee and the Minister of Northern Development and Mines, Michael Gravelle,...