AFN National Chief presents federal election priorities
(Ottawa, ON): Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde today presented priorities for the upcoming federal election that will close the gap in...
First Nations youth from across Ontario travel to London to learn about healthy relationships and community safety
SEPTEMBER 2, 2015 | LONDON, ON – First Nations youth from across Ontario gathered in London this week to learn about healthy relationships, traditional teachings,...
An extra $25 million could improve quality of life for Anishinabek
By Joey Krackle Deputy Liberal Leader Goodale decried the new higher spending limits for political parties for the current 78 day election campaign which Liberals...
The Recession: Partnership with First Nations would supercharge the economy
By Isadore Day, Wiindawtegowinini, Ontario Regional Chief It’s official. Canada is in a recession. The cold hard truth is First Nations have been in economic...
Don’t vote: It just encourages them!
By Beverly Sabourin and Peter Globensky At election time we chide ourselves for not following through with an idea we once had of mass producing...
Sharing, learning and healing a big part of Pays Plat cultural week
By Rick Garrick PAYS PLAT FIRST NATION – A residential school sharing circle was one of the highlights during this year’s Pays Plat Cultural Week,...
Letter to the Editor – Remembering Ipperwash
Great Read, I just returned from “the beach”. That is what we called it as we packed up the car to head 2 1/2 hours...
Political update from GCC Madahbee and Deputy GCC Hare
Political Update – September 2015 Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee Deputy Grand Council Chief Glen Hare Aanii, The Political Office has been busy during the...
Chief profile: Leslee White-Eye, Chippewas of the Thames First Nation
By Shirley Honyust/ Yenatlio Chief Leslee Whiteye was elected chief of Chippewa of the Thames First Nation on July 27. She is the first female...
Ontario confirms Master Education Agreement negotiations with Anishinabek
By Mary Laronde The Province of Ontario will move forward to negotiate a Master Education Agreement with the Anishinabek First Nations. The Minister of Education,...
‘We see you. You all matter. You are the future.’
By Marci Becking NIPISSING FIRST NATION – Juno Award-winning group A Tribe Called Red wowed nearly 1000 people on Saturday night with a free concert...
Workshop validates 500 years of First Nations history
By Debra Huron As a Métis (Kitchisipirini Algonkin) freelance artist living in unceded Algonquin territory, Suzanne Keeptwo attended The Blanket Exercise workshop in 2006. It...
Summit helps Anishinabek move forward on key issues
By Marci Becking FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — Anishinabek Nation leadership, Premier Kathleen Wynne and eight cabinet ministers and members met Aug. 26 in Fort...
Introduction to the Medicine Wheel reminds us that ‘all things are related’
By Suzanne Keeptwo Tim Yearington, mixed blood of Kitchizibi descent, is inspired by his Algonkin ancestors, spirit guides, and traditional teachers from, but not limited...
Key issues to be discussed at Anishinabek Nation – Ontario Summit
FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — The Anishinabek Nation and the Ontario Government are holding an historic summit in Fort William First Nation today to advance...