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...