IPPERWASH SERIES 2/3: Post-Ipperwash policing in Ontario
The Labour Day long-weekend marked 19 years since the reclamation of Ipperwash Provincial Park, part of Aazhoodena (Stoney Point) ancestral lands. What began as a...
IPPERWASH SERIES: Seven years on, still no treaty implementation mechanism in Ontario
The Labour Day long-weekend marked 19 years since the reclamation of Ipperwash Provincial Park, part of Aazhoodena (Stoney Point) ancestral lands. What began as a...
‘We need an inquiry now’: Madahbee
UOI OFFICES (Nipissing FN) August 27, 2014 – Anishinabek Nation leaders are urging the Council of the Federation to put pressure on the Harper government...
Open Letter to the Council of the Federation on Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women
To read the OPEN LETTER with graphics, click here Open Letter – Council of the Federation – MMIW August 27-2014 OPEN LETTER Wednesday, August...
Constitution a priority in Pic River
By Faye Sabourin PIC RIVER FIRST NATION – The constitution development project is underway for the 2014–15 fiscal year in Pic River which will enable...
Debwewin Citations awarded to Anishinabek storytellers
By Marci Becking SUDBURY – CBC journalist Waubgeshig Rice and Aamjiwnaang freelancer Greg Plain were presented with Debwewin Citations for excellence in First Nations...
Temagami First Nation receives Fednor funding for business centre
TEMAGAMI FN (August 22, 2014) Temagami First Nation has received a funding contribution commitment of $1 million from the federal economic development agency FedNor. This...
Anishinabek honoured for their contributions
By Marci Becking SUDBURY – Ronald George was the first, First Nations person to be appointed as Superintendent with the Ontario Provincial Police. The Kettle...
Student success recognized by Scotiabank
By Marci Becking SUDBURY – Anishinabek Nation post-secondary students were presented with Scotiabank Anishinabek Student Excellence Awards on Aug. 20 at the United Steelworker’s Hall....
Regional Chief Beardy’s statement on the tragic death of Tina Fontaine
TORONTO, ON (AUGUST 19, 2014) — Ontario Regional Chief Stan Beardy is devastated by the news of Tina Fontaine, the 15-year-old girl found dead in...
Whitefish River and Lafarge cement a 40-year relationship
By Rick Garrick WHITEFISH RIVER FIRST NATION – Lafarge Canada Inc. is celebrating 40 years of operation in Whitefish River at the 40th annual Whitefish...
Cultural room at mainstream high school popular with students
By Rick Garrick MARATHON – The newly-developed cultural room at the Marathon High School, located on the north shore of Lake Superior, has been a...
Madahbee says First Nations complying with Transparency Act by fall a knee jerk reaction
From the Manitoulin Expositor MANITOULIN—The federal government has given First Nations until the end of November to comply with new transparency rules that came into...
Debajehmujig-Storytellers part of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
By Rick Garrick WIKWEMIKONG – The Debajehmujig-Storytellers recently introduced Thunderbird and Mishipeshu during the On Common Ground storytelling project at the Commonwealth Games in...
Regional Chief Stan Beardy supports ON Superior Court decision to preserve residential school testimonies
TORONTO, ON (AUGUST 11, 2014) — Ontario Regional Chief Stan Beardy supports a decision of the Ontario Superior Court to allow residential school survivors the...