Final settlement agreement on compensation signed for First Nations children and families
OTTAWA, TRADITIONAL ALGONQUIN TERRITORY (July 4, 2022) – Today, Canada, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), and the plaintiffs in the Moushoom and Trout class...
Fort Wiliam First Nation celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day with Grammy Awards nominated singing group
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM — The eight-time Grammy Awards nominated Black Lodge Singers were featured as the host drum at the National Indigenous Peoples...
Asserting jurisdiction as first Robinson Huron Treaty billboard unveiled
By Kelly Anne Smith MARTEN RIVER — The first Robinson Huron Treaty territory billboard was unveiled on Hwy 11, north of North Bay, on June...
Anishinabek lacrosse corporation featured at Premier Lacrosse League weekend in Minnesota
By Sam Laskaris OSHWEKEN – Isaiah Kicknosway is thrilled that his lacrosse corporation will once again be part of some festivities associated with a professional...
Anishinabek Nation encourages respectful reflection this Canada Day
Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the recount of Indian Residential Schools. To access a 24-hour National Crisis Line, call: 1-866-925-4419. Community Assistance Program...
M’Chigeeng Anishinaabekwe named to Ontario Hockey Federation board
By Sam Laskaris M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION – Gayle Payette is all set now to deliver her one-liners to a provincial audience. Payette, a member of...
Lakehead University celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day
By Rick Garrick ORILLIA — A Sunrise Ceremony, flint knapping, wampum belt, teepee, and drum teachings and a truth and reconciliation dialogue were featured at...
Eshkawkogan to further hockey and educational careers in southern Ontario
By Sam Laskaris M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION— Kohyn Eshkawkogan is looking forward to a change of scenery. Eshkawkogan, a member of M’Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin...
Charity as an artist’s creative resistance
By Kelly Anne Smith KETTLE AND STONY POINT FIRST NATION— Charity is an act of creative resistance, according to Jacqueline Shaver. On her website, Arbour...
Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement Act receives Royal Assent
OTTAWA (June 24, 2022) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe extends congratulations to the five (5) First Nations that have ratified the Anishinabek...
About the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement
ANISHINABEK NATION GOVERNANCE AGREEMENT On April 6, 2022, the Government of Canada and five Anishinabek First Nations signed the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement. The Anishinabek...
New National Indigenous Economic Strategy unveiled, stressing importance of socioeconomic parity for Indigenous people
By Rick Garrick OTTAWA — A new National Indigenous Economic Strategy featuring four strategic pathways — People, Lands, Infrastructure and Finance — was unveiled by...
Robinson Huron Treaty First Nations once again urge Premier Ford to focus on negotiations by suspending Ontario’s appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada
ROBINSON HURON TREATY TERRITORY (June 23, 2022) – Today, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision to proceed with hearing Ontario’s appeal of the...
OHRC presents first-ever Daniel G. Hill Human Rights Awards
TORONTO – On June 15, the 60th anniversary of the enactment of Ontario’s Human Rights Code, in a YouTube premiere, the Ontario Human Rights Commission...
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation celebrates the ground breaking of its new elementary school
PIC RIVER, ON (June 22, 2022) – Biigtigong Nishnaabeg is extremely pleased to celebrate the ground breaking of its new elementary school (Kindergarten to Grade...