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...
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First Nations are encouraged to support the historic Canadian Human Rights Tribunal on child welfare next week
TORONTO, ON (Oct 16, 2014) — Ontario Regional Chief is calling upon all communities in Ontario to stand with all First Nations children for the...
Anishinabek market vendors popular at Thunder Bay Country Market
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Vintage clothing and accessories from New York City are a hot seller in Thunder Bay thanks to Lake Helen’s...
Tbaytel still slow to honour tax exemption
By Marci Becking THUNDER BAY – Judy Currie, citizen of Whitesand First Nation, living in the greater Thunder Bay area, says that she’s fed up...
Closing arguments in the First Nations Child Welfare case
OCTOBER 20-24, 2014 Read the closing submissions (factum) from the Federal Government Read the closing submissions (factum) from the Caring Society. Read the closing submissions (factum) from...
Niimkawaad a celebration of abilities
By Heather Campbell SUDBURY – The parents of six-year-old Wii’um Morin wanted to express their gratitude to their community for supporting their son and the...
Unknown/unstated paternity and the Indian Act
Witness First Hand Canada’s Commitment to Reconciliation … Unknown / Unstated Paternity and the Indian Act: Lynn Gehl versus the Attorney General of Canada ...