Community comes together to say ‘no’ to nuclear waste
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Fort William Chief Michele Solomon marched with leaders, Grassy Narrows citizens, and concerned people in opposition to a nuclear...
Natural gas on Jocko Point set to flow to Nipissing First Nation
By Kelly Anne Smith JOCKO POINT—A ground-breaking ceremony to offer natural gas to homeowners, cottagers and entrepreneurs took place May 30 at the Jocko Point...
Assembly of First Nations supports Mother Earth Water Walkers in their journey around the Great Lakes
OTTAWA, ON (May 4, 2017)–Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde and AFN Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day issued the following statements today...
Joint Declaration between the Anishinabek Nation and the Iroquois Caucus on the transport and abandonment of radioactive waste
LAC LEAMY, QC (May 2, 2017)—The Anishinabek Nation and Iroquois Caucus have unified and strongly oppose the transportation of highly radioactive liquid material from Chalk...
Anishinabek Nation and Iroquois Caucus to make joint declaration on radioactive waste
GATINEAU, QUEBEC (Tuesday, May 2, 2017)–Grand Chief Patrick Madahbee, Anishinabek Nation and Chief Clinton Phillips (on behalf of the Iroquois Caucus and Kahnawà:ke Grand Chief...
The Government of Canada announces funding for Child and Family Services Support for First Nations in Ontario
SUDBURY, ON (March 30, 2017)–The well-being of Indigenous children and families is a priority for the Government of Canada. We are taking action and working...
FedNor invests funds for economic development in Temagami First Nation
By Jamie Lee McKenzie TEMAGAMI FIRST NATION – FedNor has invested $294,300 to help support economic development and middle-class jobs in Temagami First Nation. Anthony...