Water First to reflect commitment to First Nations water issues
CREEMORE, ON – Seven years after its birth as a nonprofit providing clean water to remote schoolhouses in rural Uganda, Tin Roof Global has changed...
Grassy Narrows is not alone
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO—Prominent labour, social justice, and environmental leaders portaged a canoe through downtown Toronto on July 7, 2016, in support of Grassy Narrows...
Youth walk to Assembly of First Nations for action to replace despair with hope
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—Walkers on the Youth Walk of Hope have walked over 950 kilometres to deliver their message to inspire action on...
New report on First Nations water crisis launched by Human Rights Watch
By Barb Nahwegahbow The launch of the report by Human Rights Watch on the First Nations water crisis began with ceremony. Cree Elder Pauline Shirt...
One-third of Anishinabek Nation under Boil Water Advisories – ‘We have a plan to fix this’: Madahbee
UOI OFFICES (Nipissing FN) June 13, 2016 – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief is frustrated that 14 of the 40 Anishinabek First Nations are under...
Grassy Narrows First Nation seeking justice for their right to a basic need: clean water
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO—“They are the future and they are the ones we have been fighting for all this time,” said grandmother Judy Da Silva...
Dilico Wiichitiwin conference creates important dialogue for prevention and planning for mental health
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY– First Nation communities served by Dilico, including Biigtigong Nishnaabeg, Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek, Fort William, Long Lake #58, Michipicoten, Pic Mobert,...
Announcement a good first step for First Nations healthcare: Madahbee
UOI OFFICES (Nipissing FN) May 25, 2016 – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Madahbee says that he is pleased with Ontario First Nation Health Action...
Cycling trails winding through soon
By Laura Robinson Garden River, Serpent River and Mississauga First Nation will be building cycling/walking trails this summer as part of the Lake Huron North...
Ecological knowledge group still fighting aerial spraying
By Leslie Knibbs The Ecological Knowledge group (TEK) of Elders from all First Nations along the Highway 17 corridor between Batchewana Bay and Sagamok attended...
Leaders commend federal and provincial health ministers on productive meeting
First Nation leaders commend Federal Health Minister Jane Philpott and Ontario Health Minister Eric Hoskins on productive meeting on health issues (April 1, 2016) —...
Healthy Kids Community Challenge – Run, jump and play!
By Heather Campbell SUDBURY – Getting children to eat healthy and be more active is the aim of the Healthy Kids Community Challenge launched in...
Chief of Namaygoosisagagun says need for improved health care is critical
By Joey Krackle Chief Helen Paavola says quicker access to health care is critical for Namaygoosisagagun First Nation. “Our community’s population mostly consists of elders....
Ask Dr. Mushquash: Is resilience a modifiable factor that health care providers can foster in their clinics?
Welcome to “Ask Dr. Mushquash”. I received the following question from my friend and colleague Dr. Jon McGavock, CIHR Applied Public Health Chair in Resilience...
Grocery store tour helps families make healthier choices
By Rick Garrick Anishnawbe Mushkiki’s Renco Grocery Store Tour provided healthy food tips and a bag of free groceries to about 12 adult participants and...