Communities trying energy conservation
By Greg Plain TORONTO –The Ontario Power Authority (OPA), together with Minister of Aboriginal Affairs David Zimmer, announced in August that 12 communities have been...
Database identifies certified Aboriginal businesses
CALGARY – The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) has launched the “Certified Aboriginal Business” platform. The Canada-wide directory of pre-qualified Aboriginal businesses is publicly-available...
Cranberry harvest full of tradition and goodness
By Rick Garrick ATIKAMEKSHENG ANISHNAWBEK – Traditional artisan Ken Wabegijig enjoys harvesting –and eating – wild cranberries from a bog near his mother’s home community...
BREAKING NEWS: Shale gas company loses bid for injunction to halt N.B. protests
A New Brunswick judge has found no reason to place or extend an injunction on the people of Elsipogtog First Nation. Read more about this...
Chief addresses club ‘elders’
By Maurice Switzer Speaking to an audience he described as “Elders in your community”, Chief Isadore Day told members of the North Bay and District...
Serpent River First Nation to host inaugural Lands and Economy Summit
Serpent River First Nation (Monday, October 21, 2013) – A summit will take place in Serpent River First Nation this week to discuss Lands and...
First Nations in Ontario stand in solidarity with Elsipogtog First Nation
(THUNDER BAY, ON) October 18, 2013 – Since June of this past summer, 133 First Nations in Ontario have held strong positions on the events...