Statement from National Chief Perry Bellegarde on Second Reading of Bill 262, An Act to Harmonize Canada’s laws with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde released the following statement following the second reading of Bill 262 – an Act...
SuperCom funding announcement sees jobs for 244 people
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION – The provincial government recently announced an investment of more than $240,000 to help support SuperCom Industries LP’s...
Opinion: Culture shock
By Kristin Grant In my youth I was fortunate enough to have lived in Europe for several months. As First Nations I was viewed as...
Kinoomaadziwin Education Board elects new executive
Sudbury, Ontario – On January 23, 2018, the Kinoomaadziwin Education Body (KEB) elected a new board and executive at a 23 Participating First Nations meeting....
The time is now: Talks launched to support Anishinabek Nation’s Health Transformation strategy
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY – Having secured an education system reflective of its culture, the Anishinabek Nation is transforming the way it does health...
First Nations beware of human traffickers
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION – Young women thrown overboard Great Lake ships after sexual abuse. Women trapped in relationships. Gangs targeting vulnerable...
Anishinabek Nation brings treaty rights to the forefront in Lands and Resources Forum
NORTH BAY (February 5, 2018) – For the second year, Grand Council Chief Patrick Wedaseh Madahbee welcomes First Nations, citizens, government, industry and academia to...