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Premier Kathleen Wynne wants to work with Matawa
Premier Kathleen Wynne THUNDER BAY - Premier Kathleen Wynne said today she wants to work with First Nations to take advantage of the immense opportunity of the Ring of Fire for future economic growth...
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Human Rights Groups seek action from Harper Gov’t
Cool and blustery Thunder Bay weather didn’t keep people from remembering the lost, missing and murdered women at the ONWA Pow Wow in Thunder Bay in November 2012 THUNDER BAY – Human Rights Groups have...
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Federal Court of Appeal rules against feds
OTTAWA – The Federal Court of Appeal has ruled against the federal government to attempt to stop a Canadian Human Rights Tribunal from continuing hearings. ”We fully support the decision by the Federal...
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I Dream: An Anishinaabe Dream for the Future
Martin Luther King I have a dream THUNDER BAY – Anishinaabe – Fifty years ago, a great American civil rights leader took the stage on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., in what...
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Dr Wesley-Esquimaux Lakehead University New Vice-Provost
The smiles and the pride in their culture shine through. Many believe now, the 8th Fire is the time the Elders shared would happen is happening THUNDER BAY – Aboriginal – Lakehead University has named...
View ArticleThe Awakening – Sharing the Vision
THUNDER BAY – Entertainment – The Awakening – Waking up Turtle Island – Shy-Anne is up against some heavy online competition. For the Northern Ontario artist to make it to the next round of voting in...
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LUNSA Pow Wow drumming into the future
Little Boy drumming at LUNSA Pow Wow at Lakehead University THUNDER BAY – The drums of Little Boy and Grande Portage are starting up at Lakehead University. The 25th Anniversary LUNSA Pow Wow is almost...
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Missinippi Nehethowak and Hudbay court battle starts
Pam Palmater WINNIPEG – Aboriginal - The sovereign Nation of Missinippi Nehethowak as represented by Mathias Colomb Cree Nation (MCCN) has extensive Ancestral and Traditional Territory. Hudson Bay...
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AFN not impressed with unilateral action by feds
AFN National Chief Atleo THUNDER BAY – The AFN is not impressed. “I share the concerns expressed by First Nation governments in many regions across the country regarding unilateral and imposed changes...
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Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs – Status Quo Budget
Grand Chief Derek Nepinak WINNIPEG - “This status quo budget ensures the rich keep getting rich with tax credits and incentives that generally do not help First Nations individuals or communities. A...
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Nishnawbe Aski Nation – The Road to Economic Independence
NAN Grand Chief Harvey Yesno THUNDER BAY - In 1979, the General Assembly adopted a Programme of activities to be undertaken during the second half of the Decade for Action to Combat Racism and Racial...
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Anishinabek Nation monument to Residential School Survivors
Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee with Indian Residential School survivor Charlotte Contin and her daughters Dot and Judy. THUNDER BAY - The Anishinabek Nation has created a...
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The Awá are Earth’s most threatened tribe
Amiri, another Awá man, told Survival International, ‘For a long time, we have been asking for the invaders to be evicted. It has to happen now. They must be removed. The loggers have already destroyed...
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Journey of the Nishiyuu walkers – Source of Pride
THUNDER BAY – The Journey of the Nishiyuu walkers are garnering the admiration of First Nations leaders. “It is with great pride that I acknowledge these incredible young people to our territory and on...
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The honour of the Crown is at stake – AFN National Chief
AFN National Chief Atleo THUNDER BAY – The honour of the Crown is at stake. That is the message from over 600 delegates from Treaty territories across the land attended the Assembly of First Nations...
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Sachigo Lake Walkers – Eighth Fire growing stronger
The Nishiyuu Walkers headed to Parliament Hill SACHIGO LAKE – The Eighth Fire is growing stronger. A group of youth from Sachigo Lake are starting a journey. Five youth from Sachigo First Nation, all...
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Ka Na Ta Conversations at Nipissing University
AFN National Chief Atleo THUNDER BAY = Nipissing University and The Assembly of First Nations are pleased to host the Ka Na Ta Conversations, Engaging in Change: Reflections and Strategies on First...
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Flooding in Manitoba – Grand Chief seeks solutions
Grand Chief Derek Nepinak WINNIPEG – Aboriginal – Flooding in Manitoba impacting First Nations communities has Manitoba Grand Chief Derek Nepinak reaching out ahead of time to federal Aboriginal...
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Thunderbeings in her heart
Fort William First Nation, Anemki Wadjiw - I remember the first time I met Georjann Morriseau. She had responded to a call for help. In May 2008, more than 20 people from Grassy Narrows First Nation...
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Jacob Mckay I am a candidate for Councillor – FWFN
Jacob Mackay FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION - My name is Jacob Mckay. I am a candidate for Councillor in the upcoming FWFN Chief and Council elections. To begin, regardless of the results on election day,...
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