OPSEU Indigenous Mobilization Team and National Indigenous Survivors of Child Welfare Network Launch “Justice for Sixties Scoop Survivors” Campaign
TORONTO, ON (February 6, 2017)– This week, the OPSEU Indigenous Mobilization Team (IMT) brought together survivors of the “Sixties Scoop,” Children’s Aid Society workers, and...
Fort William community members receive Basic Security Training course
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION—Fort William’s Robyn Cornell-Maclaurin is now more prepared to take charge in an emergency situation after completing a Basic...
Province supporting Indigenous marketplace for authentic and local products
TORONTO, ON (February 6, 2017)–Ontario is investing in entrepreneurial and small business training for First Nation, Métis and Inuit artisans, and supporting an Indigenous marketplace...
Drawn to Standing Rock
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—A Christmas vacation from work at the Union of Ontario Indians was perfect timing for Cecile Hookimaw to get to...
Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day says true reconciliation includes a fair and expedited Settlement to the Sixties Scoop Class Action Lawsuit
TORONTO, ON (February 2, 2017) — Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day says that the federal government’s willingness to negotiate an end to the Sixties Scoop...
Chippewas of Kettle & Stony Point First Nation partner with Windsor Regional Hospital’s Cancer to improve end of life care for the First Nations community
WINDSOR, ON (February 2, 2017)- Chippewas of Kettle & Stony Point First Nation in partnership with Windsor Regional Hospital’s Regional Cancer Program is working with...
Aamjiwnaang First Nation Heritage and Culture group host special workshop tomorrow
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION—First Nations looking for reconciliation in Canada have to start by looking in an unexpected place….inward. That’s the idea being...