LONDON, ON – The Annual General Assembly is a major gathering of A.I.A.I. member nations and their chiefs to discuss essential issues that are prevalent in First Nations communities. Among the areas that will be covered at the Annual General Assembly, hosted by the Caldwell Nation on May [Read more]
Release by Richmond Minerals Inc. CHAPLEAU, ON – Richmond Minerals Inc. is pleased to announce that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Brunswick House, Flying Post and Chapleau Cree First Nation communities regarding the Company’s Swayze Gold Project located in Raney and [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – On Monday, October 6, 2014, Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service members will be present in Sandy Lake First Nation for the introduction of the newly funded program, NAPS Community Mobilization Youth Officer. The Community Mobilization Youth Officer position is a 2014-2015 funded [Read more]
Ontario Strengthening Local Economy, Creating Jobs Ontario is helping the Wauzhushk Onigum Nation move forward on its plans to establish a community development centre that will support local economic growth and create nine jobs. “I would like to thank the NOHFC board for partnering with us in [Read more]
From: Indigenous Conference Services (Australia) It is with outmost pride and pleasure to announce the latest update for both the 2014 World Indigenous Domestic Violence Conference to be held on December 8th – 10th and the 2014 World Indigenous Health Conference scheduled for December 15th – [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – The Maadaadizi Orientation is all about celebrating and inspiring Aboriginal youth coming to Lakehead University, Confederation College and Oshki-Pimache-O-Win this fall. Held on Saturday, Sept. 6, at Marina Park from noon to 5 pm, “Maadaadizi” – meaning “she/he [Read more]
Province Supporting Growth in the North Ontario has taken another step to drive progress in the Ring of Fire region, delivering on its July 3, 2014 commitment to establish a development corporation within 60 days. With headquarters to be located in Thunder Bay, the ROF Infrastructure Development [Read more]
BATCHEWANA, ON – Batchewana First Nation is thrilled to announce this years Powwow themed, “Abinoojiiyag Gekinoo’Amawindwaa” (teaching our young). This spectacular event will take place at the Rankin Powwow grounds located at, 142 Gran street. Beginning on Saturday August 30th, the master [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – The Ring of Fire Aboriginal Training Alliance (RoFATA) is pleased to announce that it is receiving over $5.9-million from the Government of Canada’s Skills and Partnership Fund to provide training for employment in the mining sector for the people of Matawa First [Read more]
Courtesy Aaron Carapella To purchase a copy and learn more about the Northamerican First Nations maps CLICK HERE. WARNER, OK, USA (within Cherokee Nation jurisdiction) – The release of the first-ever, newly-copy-written Aboriginal First Nations Map is announced. I grew up knowing about my [Read more]
By James Murray/NetNewsLedger THUNDER BAY, ON – Teresa Trudeau Magiskan is continuing a journey. In support of the purpose of Idle No More, Teresa and a team of Water Walkers will travel from Thunder Bay to Nipigon. The Water Walk is in support of the purpose behind Idle No More. It is a plea to [Read more]
2012 Ken Morrison Lecture Series Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal Relations in Thunder Bay: Our Shared Future Everyone is invited to attend this thought-provoking presentation and discussion exploring the City of Thunder Bay’s growing Aboriginal population and the opportunities this brings to build [Read more]
Listen to Hughes Listen_to_hear_CarolHughes_H2Oa Listen_to_hear_CarolHughes_H2Ob OTTAWA, ON –Access to drinking water shouldn’t be a privilege for Canadians according to Carol Hughes. The MP for Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing rose in Question Period to grill the government on the snail’s [Read more]
Canadian Tire Jumpstart and the Ontario Government Announce Partnership to Help First Nation Youth in the North October 28, 2010 A new partnership between Canadian Tire Jumpstart and the Ontario government will build self-esteem and confidence for First Nation youth through a new sport and [Read more]
