Provincial federation of friendship centres publishes new book
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – The Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC) now has a new way to show off its accomplishments. The group...
Podcast inspires Indigenous cultural understanding
Road to Your Name is Back with Season 3 TORONTO – The Road to Your Name podcast is back for its third season and promises to...
Anishinabek Nation leadership appalled with birth alerts continuing in Thunder Bay
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (April 8, 2022) – In October of 2020, the Government of Ontario directed that societies must cease birth alerts – a...
Rama First Nation member nominated for prestigious list compiled by Canadian law publication
By Sam Laskaris ORILLIA – A Rama First Nation lawyer has been nominated for a prestigious distinction from a leading law publication. Ted Williams, Chief...
Canada and Anishinabek First Nations sign historic self-government agreement
OTTAWA (April 6, 2022) – The Government of Canada is working with First Nation partners to restore respectful nation-to-nation relationships, recognize their inherent right to...
Lifetime Achievement Awards presented virtually to deserving Anishinabek
ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY – The 2020 Evening of Excellence took place virtually on Jan. 27, 2022, to honour those who have made their communities stronger...
New Head Getzit for the Anishinabek Nation
The Grand Council Chief and the Regional Deputy Grand Council Chiefs attended Anishinabek Nation Head Getzit Nmishomis Gordon Waindubence’s home for a very special ceremony...
Canada recognizes the national historic significance of the former Shingwauk Residential School
TAKING CARE: We recognize this comes at a difficult time for many and that our efforts to honour victims and families may act as an unwelcome reminder...
Robinson Huron First Nation leadership calls on Canada to do better
(Robinson Huron Treaty Territory, May 7, 2021) – After witnessing the House of Common’s emergency debate Thursday evening on Enbridge’s Line 5 crisis, members of...
CHRT confirms agreement reached to ensure greater funding for First Nations children, families and communities
OTTAWA, ON, March 18, 2021 /CNW/ – Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, issued the following statement today: “On March 17, 2021, the Government...
Open Letter from Batchewana First Nation to Premier Doug Ford
For Immediate Release March 16, 2021 Open Letter from BFN to Premier Doug Ford This correspondence from Batchewana First Nation (BFN) is a formal notice...
2020 Atlohsa Peace Awards recipients announced
London, ON (November 27, 2020) – Atlohsa Family Healing Services is pleased to announce recipients of the 3rd Annual Atlohsa Peace Awards, honouring those who...
Northern Ontario School of Medicine appoints new Director of Indigenous Affairs
(English follows the Anishinaabemowin text) Wiindamaagewin Bagidinigaade Iw Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) minwendaagwad wii-dibaadodaming onaabamind Yolanda Wanakamik ji-aawid Director of Indigenous Affairs inakamigak...
Clan Mother’s Healing Village to launch Experiential Voices Website to counter sexual exploitation and sex trafficking
Lived experience leaders, Indigenous Elders, community members, allies, and funders will be launching the first-ever Experiential Voices Project, a digital media site featuring powerful insights...
Nuclear Waste Management Organization secures 1,500 acres of land north of Teeswater, Ont
(Oct. 15, 2020) — The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) has signed more agreements with land owners in South Bruce. Today, the NWMO shared a...