Miawpukek First Nation ‘didn’t have to reinvent the constitution wheel’
By Kelly Crawford SAULT STE. MARIE – The First Nation Constitution Development Workshop “Empowering Jurisdiction” took place in Sault Ste. Marie on October 1-2, bringing...
UOI counsel on committee to study jury representation
By Marci Becking TORONTO – Jenny Restoule-Mallozzi, counsel for the Union of Ontario Indians and citizen of Dokis First Nation, is one of 11 people...
Beausoleil student takes first place in dental competition
By Sharon Weatherall BEAUSOLEIL FN – Hannah Menchenton-Assance knows the secret to a beautiful smile comes from shiny white teeth. “If you don’t brush your...
Rally a reminder to honour the treaties
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO – People gathered on October 7, 2013 at Trinity-Bellwoods Park in Toronto’s west end to mark the 250th anniversary of the...
Participants share their constitution development journeys
By Kelly Crawford SAULT STE. MARIE – Day two of the First Nation Constitution Development Workshop began with a panel entitled, “Our Experience with Constitution...
‘Show our women respect’ says Hare
By Marci Becking NORTH BAY – Sisters in Spirit vigils to remember murdered and missing Aboriginal women and girls were held across Canada on Oct....
Young leaders learn to make healthy decisions
By Sarah Blackwell This past summer I was honoured to be asked to facilitate a wellness workshop to over 90 aboriginal youth who attended the...