Crown ordered to pay Batchewana First Nation band members $390,000 for failed prosecution
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON (February 23, 2017)–A provincial court judge ordered the Crown to pay $390,000 for withdrawing logging charges against four Batchewana First Nation...
Dilico announces provincial government’s Indigenous midwifery initiative
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM—Two new Indigenous midwives are being hired to provide services at the Dilico Family Health Team Clinic in Fort William through...
Whitefish River First Nation citizen earns doctorate
By Barb Nahwegahbow GUELPH—Dr. Marlene Paibomesai has a nice ring to it. This 30-year-old citizen of Whitefish River First Nation successfully defended her thesis at...
Anishinabek stand with Iroquois Caucus condemning radioactive shipping across Anishinabek and Iroquois Territories
UOI OFFICES (February 22, 2017) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee says that the Anishinabek Nation is standing with the Iroquois Caucus opposing...
Conference shares importance of tenant liaison and fire safety
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Garden River’s Carrie Zeppa delivered a presentation on the Importance of Tenant Liaison along with Lisa McCormick, from Batchewana, at the...
Niigaan gdizhaami – moving forward together in education
By Marci Becking TORONTO – School Board representatives from all over Anishinabek Nation territory met with First Nation Chiefs, education directors and the Kinoomaadziwin Education...
New Esso station and Tim Horton’s in Magnetawan First Nation
MAGNETAWAN FIRST NATION – Magnetawan Chief and Council are proud to announce the opening of their new Esso and Tim Horton’s economic development venture opened...