Governance Update: December 2016
“With our member First Nation communities getting ready for a vote on the Education Agreement late this fall, we will have the opportunity to pass...
Minister seeks reconciliation, while government seeks to block judgement
Official Statement from Ontario Sixties Scoop Claim regarding new government motion before the court TORONTO, Feb. 7, 2017 /CNW/ – “Today, in an unprecedented legal...
Family Well-Being program well underway
By Laura Barrios UNION OF ONTARIO INDIANS HEAD OFFICE (Nipissing First Nation)—Various Indigenous partners, including the Union of Ontario Indians, along with the Ministry of...
OPSEU Indigenous Mobilization Team and National Indigenous Survivors of Child Welfare Network Launch “Justice for Sixties Scoop Survivors” Campaign
TORONTO, ON (February 6, 2017)– This week, the OPSEU Indigenous Mobilization Team (IMT) brought together survivors of the “Sixties Scoop,” Children’s Aid Society workers, and...
Fort William community members receive Basic Security Training course
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION—Fort William’s Robyn Cornell-Maclaurin is now more prepared to take charge in an emergency situation after completing a Basic...
Province supporting Indigenous marketplace for authentic and local products
TORONTO, ON (February 6, 2017)–Ontario is investing in entrepreneurial and small business training for First Nation, Métis and Inuit artisans, and supporting an Indigenous marketplace...
Drawn to Standing Rock
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—A Christmas vacation from work at the Union of Ontario Indians was perfect timing for Cecile Hookimaw to get to...
Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day says true reconciliation includes a fair and expedited Settlement to the Sixties Scoop Class Action Lawsuit
TORONTO, ON (February 2, 2017) — Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day says that the federal government’s willingness to negotiate an end to the Sixties Scoop...
Chippewas of Kettle & Stony Point First Nation partner with Windsor Regional Hospital’s Cancer to improve end of life care for the First Nations community
WINDSOR, ON (February 2, 2017)- Chippewas of Kettle & Stony Point First Nation in partnership with Windsor Regional Hospital’s Regional Cancer Program is working with...
Aamjiwnaang First Nation Heritage and Culture group host special workshop tomorrow
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION—First Nations looking for reconciliation in Canada have to start by looking in an unexpected place….inward. That’s the idea being...
Anishinabek Nation Political Update December 2016 – January 2017
As 2016 came to an end, the holiday break provided some much needed time at home to spend with family and friends. On behalf of...
Heroes in Health recipients receive recognition at Anishinabek Health Conference 2017
By Lynne Brown SAULT STE. MARIE, ON—Anishinabek Health Conference 2017, Master of Ceremonies, Bob Goulais spoke to delegates during the break on the first of...
‘Significant architect of Canadian cinema and culture’ receives deafening standing ovation
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO—When Alanis Obomsawin learned that she was receiving the Clyde Gilmour Technicolor Award from the Toronto Film Critics Association (TFCA), there was...
Indigenous Women Rise in Washington
By Emilee Gilpin WASHINGTON, DC—The day after the American President Donald Trump’s inauguration, millions of people across the world took over the streets in protest....
Lack of First Nation input into new RCMP policy is concerning
LONDON, ONTARIO (January, 30, 2017) – Recent policy changes made by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for investigating missing persons are intended to address...