AFN welcomes removal of sex-based discrimination from Indian Act
OTTAWA (July 28, 2016)– In response to the Superior Court of Quebec decision in Descheneaux et al., v. Canada, the Government of Canada today announced its...
Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Youth Leading the Way in River Protection and Monitoring
SHARON CREEK CONSERVATION AREA, DELAWARE (July 28, 2016) — Today, Chippewas of the Thames is proud to launch and name Chippewa’s ‘Big Canoe’ built by...
Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day offers condolences to the family of former Magnetawan Chief Wilmer Noganosh
Toronto, ON (July 27, 2016) –On behalf of the Chiefs of Ontario Regional Chief Day offers sincere condolences to the family and community of Magnetawan...
Former Chief of Magnetawan First Nation, Elder Wilmer Noganosh, passes into the Spirit World
UOI OFFICES (Nipissing First Nation) July 27, 2016—It is with a heavy heart that Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee announces the passing of a great...
An historic vote in Aamjiwnaang during elections
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG—Voters have elected the first woman Chief in this Sarnia-area community’s history. Former Justice of the Peace (JP), Joanne Rogers received more...
Lieutenant Governor to visit communities in Northern Ontario
TORONTO (July 26, 2016)–Her Honour the Hon. Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, will conduct official visits to the communities of Sault Ste. Marie, Elliot Lake,...
Change towards self-governance starts within the Chi-Naaknigewin
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Pic Mobert held its fourth Chi-Naaknigewin (Constitution) workshop/information session on July 7, 2016, for Band members at the Airlane Hotel and...