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...
Many forks in this road
By Laura Dokis The journey from the first chapter to the last takes many “forks in the road” and despite the fact that the story...
‘Seeing a future helps prevent addiction’: Madahbee
UOI OFFICES (Nipissing FN) November 18, 2013 – Anishinabek leaders can contribute to preventing drug abuse by helping youth to see future opportunities available to...
Park reclaimers cite ‘illegal’ surrenders
By Johnny Hawk TINY TOWNSHIP – A reclamation of Awenda Provincial Park is in its 19th month and nearby Springwater Provincial Park has also been...
Magic of the fall brings dreams of skiing
By Richard Wagamese November is magic time at our house. Sometime in late October I’ve already started watching the weather forecast at our favourite ski...
Gitchi Animki Hydro Project brings power to the people
By Peter Globensky PIC MOBERT FN – An economic development initiative ten years in the making has literally brought power to the people of this...
Anishinabek continue to pursue own education system
UOI OFFICES (Nipissing First Nation) November 14, 2013 – Anishinabek Nation Chiefs have unanimously rejected the federal government’s draft proposal of the First Nations Education...
Statement on the mandate of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
OTTAWA, Nov. 14, 2013 /CNW/ – The Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, issued the following statement today: “I am pleased...
Grand Council Chief video interview on post-secondary education
Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief was interviewed this week by the Ryersonian about post-secondary funding for First Nations students. Click on link to watchhttp://www.ryersonian.ca/?p=8270 ...