Ontario Selects Wataynikaneyap Power to Connect Remote First Nation Communities to Electricity Grid
SUDBURY (July 29, 2016)–Ontario has selected Wataynikaneyap Power LP (Watay) to connect 16 remote First Nation communities that currently rely on diesel power to the...
Temagami First Nation to construct new multi-use facility in the near future
By Jamie-Lee McKenzie TEMAGAMI FIRST NATION –Temagami First Nation announced the creation of their new community centre on July 9, 2016. As a gesture of...
The Anishinabek remember and grieve the passing of language and culture advocate Doris Boissoneau
UOI OFFICES (Nipissing First Nation) July 28, 2016—It is with deep regret that Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee announces the passing of longtime language and...
IMPACT Girl’s Summer Camp
WATERLOO (July 28, 2016)–The University of Waterloo is hosting a free camp for Indigenous girls in grades 7 or 8 and their caregiver on August...
AFN welcomes removal of sex-based discrimination from Indian Act
OTTAWA (July 28, 2016)– In response to the Superior Court of Quebec decision in Descheneaux et al., v. Canada, the Government of Canada today announced its...
Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Youth Leading the Way in River Protection and Monitoring
SHARON CREEK CONSERVATION AREA, DELAWARE (July 28, 2016) — Today, Chippewas of the Thames is proud to launch and name Chippewa’s ‘Big Canoe’ built by...
Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day offers condolences to the family of former Magnetawan Chief Wilmer Noganosh
Toronto, ON (July 27, 2016) –On behalf of the Chiefs of Ontario Regional Chief Day offers sincere condolences to the family and community of Magnetawan...