New arrangement to promote mining talks
By Marlene Bilous The Union of Ontario Indians and the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines will be implementing a new three–year agreement to enhance...
Nipissing enacts new financial law
NIPISSING FIRST NATION – Chief Marianna Couchie and Council have enacted a new Financial Administration Law designed to enhance its governance capacity and implement principles...
‘Wizard of Rez’ a hit at pow-wow
By Margaret Hele GARDEN RIVER FN – Each year, six summer students employed through the Canada Summer Jobs Program, Service Canada, are hired by The...
Obomsawin shares Shannen’s Dream
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO – When Alanis Obomsawin’s films talk, people listen The Abenaki filmmaker premiered her latest documentary, “Hi-Ho Mistahey!” at the 38th annual...
Aamjiwnaang celebrates student accomplishment
By Greg Plain AAMJIWNAANG FN – In August, Aamjiwnaang families and citizens celebrated the education achievements of 18 secondary students who graduated and 24 post-secondary...
Youth learn Traditional Governance
By Jon Cada PAYS PLAT FIRST NATION — Constitution Development and Traditional Governance were among topics discussed at the July 25, 2013 Restoration of Jurisdiction...
‘Respecting other truths’
By Christine Smith (McFarlane) TORONTO – Respecting other peoples’ truths are at the heart of attempts to create reconciliation between First Peoples and others who...