National Chief Bellegarde statement on voting in federal election
September 9, 2015 (Ottawa, ON): Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde released the following statement today: “As National Chief of the Assembly...
Dilico opens new office
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Dilico Anishinabek Family Care recently opened a downtown office in Thunder Bay to provide more services in health, mental...
Chief decries RCMP slowness in setting up MMIW database
By Joey Krackle Chief Denise Restoule of the Dokis First Nation expressed deep disappointment when she learned that the RCMP was at least two years...
Fort William celebrates 165th anniversary of Robinson Superior Treaty and newly reconstructed road
By Rick Garrick Fort William hosted its first Family Street Festival on Sept. 7 to celebrate the newly reconstructed Mission Road and the 165th anniversary...
NEO Kids an important project in Sudbury
As the political voice for 39 First Nations in Ontario, many which are located in the north east, The Union of Ontario Indians is often...
Ottawa teen singer first on APTN’s Dream Big Series
By Laura E. Young OTTAWA – Mary Nahwegahbow expresses herself through music and has big dreams for her music career. Those dreams will be aired...
Proud to be an Anishinaabe musician
By Jamie-Lee McKenzie NIPISSING FIRST NATION – There is a lot of talent that can be found in First Nation communities – especially musical talent....