Funding cuts raised with United Nations
TORONTO – In advance of October’s official visit to Canada by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Chiefs of...
Dudley George died for our rights: Madahbee
UOI OFFICES (September 6, 2013) – As Anishinabek Nation communities observe the shooting death 18 years ago today of unarmed protestor Dudley George at the...
Treaty anniversary remembered with traffic slow-down on Highway 17
SERPENT RIVER FN (Sept. 6, 2013) – Monday marks the anniversary of Robinson Huron Treaty signing of 1850. Serpent River First Nation is a signatory...
Idle No More Calls for Mass Action on October 7
Our collective movement “Idle No More” has been growing in leaps and bounds over the summer season! Our #SovSummer campaign launched on June 21’s National...
China’s return to hardline Maoist policies could pose problem for Tories
By Matthew Little, Epoch Times OTTAWA—The Harper government’s efforts to secure an investment deal with China appear to be taking place amidst a renewed push...
Redskins draw human rights complaint
OTTAWA – An Ottawa man has filed a discrimination complaint with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario on behalf of his five-year-old daughter in an...
Education hot topic for minister to handle
By Marci Becking NIPISSING FN – Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee reminded Aboriginal Affairs Minister David Zimmer at an Aug. 21 bilateral meeting of the...
Honouring Mothers Pow-wow to raise awareness for FASD
THUNDER BAY – The Aboriginal Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Day Planning Committee will host its 5th Annual “Honouring Mothers Mini Pow-wow” at Marina Park...
Chimnissing 100 Mile Market supports local vendors
By Sharon Weatherall BEAUSOLEIL FN – Chimnissing residents are benefiting from fresh market goods without having to the leave the island. For the second year...
Talk about what you read with others
By Laura Dokis One good way to promote the importance of literacy is to create book clubs. Simply put, a book club can be formed...
Letter: Algonquin Nation on verge of achieving an agreed treaty with the Crown
Letter to the Editor of the North Bay Nugget (published August 27, 2013) Re: Residents remain opposed Aug. 8, 2013 http://www.nugget.ca/2013/08/08/residents-remain-opposed After waiting for almost...
Okikendawt Hydro Project on the French River begins construction
DOKIS FIRST NATION – Chief Denise Restoule and Jacky Cerceau, President of Hydromega Services are pleased to announce that construction on the Okikendawt Hydroelectric Project...
Community prepared for future emergencies
By Marci Becking PIKWAKANAGAN – This summer, many of our First Nations were hit by a series of storms. In July, citizens of Pikwakanagan in...
Curve Lake fastball teams win division championships
CURVE LAKE FN – Both the Men’s and Women’s fastball teams from Curve both won their divisions championships games at the 17th Annual Saugeen Fastball...
Wahnapitae Elders Gathering a success
WAHNAPITAE FIRST NATION – Participants lend their personal touch in decorating a feast bag during Wahnapitae First Nation’s Elders and Local Knowledge Gathering held in...