UOI OFFICES– Premier Kathleen Wynne is joining an Anishinabek Nation conversation about how First Nations can overcome barriers to economic prosperity. The inaugural Creating Partnerships...

By Arnya Assance Trapping today remains a socially and economically important activity for First Nation harvesters in Ontario.  First Nations have taken a lead role...

By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Waterwalker Josephine Mandamin’s granddaughter is considering a career in biology after examining specimens with microscopes at the Northern Ontario...

THUNDER BAY, ON– Building on the tradition of sharing knowledge and telling stories, the Biindigaate Indigenous Film Festival is a celebration of Indigenous films and...

Best Start Resource Centre is pleased to announce a new online resource for service providers: Open Hearts, Open Minds: Services that are Inclusive of First...

By Marlene Bilous The Union of Ontario Indians and the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines will be implementing a new three–year agreement to enhance...

NIPISSING FIRST NATION – Chief Marianna Couchie and Council have enacted a new Financial Administration Law designed to enhance its governance capacity and implement principles...

By Margaret Hele GARDEN RIVER FN – Each year, six summer students employed through the Canada Summer Jobs Program, Service Canada, are hired by The...

By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO – When Alanis Obomsawin’s films talk, people listen The  Abenaki filmmaker premiered her latest documentary, “Hi-Ho Mistahey!” at the 38th annual...

By Greg Plain  AAMJIWNAANG FN – In August, Aamjiwnaang families and citizens celebrated the education achievements of 18 secondary students who graduated and 24 post-secondary...

By Jon Cada PAYS PLAT FIRST NATION —  Constitution Development and Traditional Governance were among topics discussed at the July 25, 2013 Restoration of Jurisdiction...

By Christine Smith (McFarlane) TORONTO – Respecting other peoples’ truths are at the heart of attempts to create reconciliation between First Peoples and others who...

UOI OFFICES   –  The conservative government is costing Canada its  perceived reputation as a champion of human rights. That was Anishinabek Nation Deputy Grand Chief...

Ottawa, September 19, 2013 – After thoughtful reflection and discussions with the community, the Nepean Redskins Football Club has voluntarily decided to change the name...

By Maurice Switzer There’s a fairly large consensus that cows are stupid. This is the normal reaction of anyone who has tried to use a...