Unity Gathering pays tribute to Tecumseh
By Greg Plain BKEJWANONG – The Anishinaabe and many other Nations gathered in Southwest Ontario First Nations for a week-long celebration that culminated Oct. 5th,...
‘Redskins insulting, no matter intent’: Bob Costas
“Objections to names like Braves, Chiefs, Warriors and the like strike many of us as political correctness run amok. These nicknames honor rather than demean....
Youth tell Valcourt: ‘This is not consultation’
SASKATOON (November 20, 2013) – Youth who attended the Assembly of First Nations National Youth Summit told INAC Minister Bernard Valcourt that his First Nations...
Vigil for another one of more than 600
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO – John Fox says his 20-year-old daughter Cheyenne was a “very kind, caring, loving person.” And he can’t understand why police...
Feds have moral duty to honour treaties: national poll
MONTREAL – The majority of Canadians believe that the current federal government has a moral responsibility to honour existing First Nations treaties, regardless of what...
Anishinabek have treaty rights to share mining revenues
SUDBURY (November 19, 2013) – Anishinabek Nation citizens have a treaty right to share in Ontario’s $11 billion mining industry. “We have determined that 60...
Taking action on truth, justice and reconciliation
TORONTO – Community organizations representing various communities of colour organized a day of dialogue to build solidarity with the Aboriginal Communities to promote truth and...