The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) met with representatives of Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) on October 29, 2013 in Timmins to gain a better understanding of the position of NAN First Nations with respect to Governance and Education jurisdiction. FONOM and NAN are calling on [Read more]
TORONTO, ON – KWG Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:KWG) has previously advised the Minister of Northern Development and Mines (MNDM) that it would support the business plan proposed by the “New Deal” of the General Chairperson’s Association (GCA) representing unionized [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]
Gravelle and Mauro announce funding increase for Superior North EMS Ontario is strengthening land ambulance services to ensure continued access to emergency health care for the residents of Thunder Bay and the area through a 4.8% funding increase to the Superior North EMS, the district’s [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]
TORONTO, ON – Noble Mineral Exploration Inc. (the “Company” or “Noble”) (TSX-V:NOB, FRANKFURT:NB7, OTC.PK:NLPXF) announces that, as approved by the TSX Venture Exchange, it has completed share issuances under a previously announced shares-for-debt agreements (the [Read more]
Ontario Government Celebrates First Nation, Inuit and Métis Culture Steep yourself in time-honoured traditions on June 21, National Aboriginal Day. This year, explore the rich culture of First Nations, Inuit and Métis in Ontario. You can share your favourite memories of Aboriginal experiences and [Read more]
MP Bruce Hyer joins other Canadians to ‘walk a mile in their shoes’ in remote fly-in reserve THUNDER BAY, ON — MP Bruce Hyer joined 25 other Canadians today flying to Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (KI), a remote First Nation community 600 km north of Thunder Bay. The initiative, started by KI [Read more]
David Zimmer, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs, issued the following statement today on the passing of Elijah Harper: “I am saddened to learn of the passing of Elijah Harper. Elijah Harper dedicated his life to public service and advancing First Nations issues — first as band Chief for [Read more]
New Ontario Government Lays Foundations for Future Growth A number of communities and First Nations in Northwestern Ontario are identifying investment opportunities that will create new jobs and grow the local economy. With support from the Northern Communities Investment Readiness (NCIR) [Read more]
Ontario has appointed Daryl Skworchinski (of Marathon) as chair of the province’s Nawiinginokiima Forest Management Corporation (NFMC). In addition, Grant Goodwin (Manitouwadge), Donald Fry (Sault Ste. Marie), Raymond Boudreau (Dorion), Tina Forsyth (White River), and Gaétan Malette [Read more]
OTTAWA, ON – The grassroots political movement sweeping First Nations communities is an opportunity for the government to reset their relationship with Canada’s Aboriginal population in order to break the cycle of poverty and the challenges that arise from it, says [Read more]
An access to information request filed by Greenpeace turned up a letter sent by the oil and gas industry to the Ministers of the Environment and Natural Resources in December of 2011 that helps explain much of the contentious content in the budget bills C-38, and C-45. The letter laid out [Read more]
Gravelle announces funding for cultural mapping, digitizing projects Ontario is helping two area municipalities and two Aboriginal organizations tap into cultural creativity to generate opportunities for economic growth, create new jobs and increase access to historical information. The Ministry of [Read more]
PIC MOBERT POW WOW GROUNDS, HWY 17, ON – Friday January 11th a rally was held by members of Pic Mobert First Nations peacefully protesting their objection to Bill C-45 as they continued to participate in the Idle No More movement. During the protest, Chief Johanna Desmoulin [Read more]
