First Nation calls on Wynne majority to move on Treaties
Cutler, Ontario (Serpent River FN) June 13, 2014 – The Ontario Liberal Government under the leadership of Premier Kathleen Wynne is a positive outcome for...
Wynne majority could be win-win: Madahbee
UOI OFFICES (Nipissing FN) June 13, 2014 – A majority government for Premier Kathleen Wynne has the potential to benefit both citizens of Ontario and...
Tattoos for National _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Day
By Maurice Switzer “Share in the Celebration!” The words virtually shout at you from the federal Aboriginal Affairs ministry website. “Canadians from all walks of...
KTEI completes first 20 years
By Kelly Crawford M’CHIGEENG FN – Kenjgewin Teg Educational Institute is 20 years closer to achieving its goal of providing life-long learning to Anishinabek Nation...
NAN responds to Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal election ad
Wednesday June 11, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: THUNDER BAY: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Harvey Yesno, on behalf of the Executive Council, has...
Tamara Johnson election ad ‘shocks’ Anishinabek Nation
Chronicle Journal defends ‘business relationship’ with advertisers CBC NEWS THUNDER BAY – A full page Thunder Bay newspaper ad that appears to take aim at First...
Chiefs of Ontario reject Bill C-10 that will criminalize tobacco trade
Calling it a direct attack on First Nation Constitutional and Treaty Rights Toronto, ON (June 10, 2014) — The Chiefs of Ontario are calling the...
Anishinabek mourn the death of Mushkegowuk Grand Chief
TORONTO (June 10, 2014) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee offered condolences to friends, family, and Mushkegowuk citizens on passing of Grand Chief...
Chippewa girls deliver the mail
By Sharon Weatherall BEAUSOLEIL FN – Three Anishinabek Nation girls have had artwork depicting the War of 1812 commemorated on Canadian postage stamps. The young...
Thames members talk constitution
By Tammy Desmoulin Chippewas of the Thames First Nation hosted the latest Community Engagement Session on Constitutional development on May 23rd. The 55 participants...
Chiefs demand inquiry into missing, murdered women
By Marci Becking LONG LAKE #58 – Anishinabek Nation Chiefs have unanimously passed a resolution calling on the Government of Canada to launch a National...
Babies dying in Canada while Harper donates taxpayers’ money abroad
TORONTO –Stephen Harper might have expected to hear nothing but praise for this week’s pledge to contribute an additional $3.5 billion over five years toward...
Government holding First Nations children ransom: Madahbee
UOI OFFICES (Nipissing First Nation) May 29, 2014 – The Harper conservatives are holding First Nations children to ransom by refusing to respect their rights to...
Hudak, Hutton, and Harris: forgetful about First Nations
By Maurice Switzer Unless it’s hidden in the fine print, Tim Hudak’s platform to be Ontario’s 26th premier does not contain a single reference to...
AFN Chiefs in Assembly in support of alternative education resolution
Ottawa, ON (May 27, 2014) — The Assembly of First Nations Chiefs-in-Assembly voted in favour of an alternative education resolution put forward by Chiefs from...