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Georjann Morriseau New Chief in Fort William First Nation
FORT WiLLIAM FIRST NATION, Anemki Wadjiw- Georjann Morriseau is the newly elected Chief for the Fort William First Nation. The votes were cast on Sunday in a hotly contested election. The vote...
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Chief Georjann Morriseau – Humbled to be elected Chief
Newly elected Fort William First Nation Chief Georjann Morriseau FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION - I am very humbled to have been elected as Chief of FWFN. I would like to acknowledge all the candidates...
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Sachigo Lake Walkers Reach Sioux Lookout
A celebration of youth… in Sioux Lookout! SIOUX LOOKOUT – The Sachigo Lake Walkers have reached Sioux Lookout. They are walking to support a new safe living centre to be built in Thunder Bay – The...
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Youth 4 Lakes Walkers – On to Ottawa
Youth 4 Lakes Walkers – arriving in Thunder Bay THUNDER BAY – Aboriginal youth are continuing the march to make sure their voices are heard. Youth 4 Lakes are headed to Ottawa. They were in Thunder Bay...
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State of Emergency – Neskantaga First Nation
The Eagle Feathers and Smudge along with tobacco at City Hall – Image taken with permission NESKANTAGA FIRST NATION - Neskantaga First Nation is declaring a state-of-emergency. The declaration comes...
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AANDC Bullying Concerns First Nations Leaders
Manitoba Grand Chief Nepinak WINNIPEG – AANDC Bullying Concerns First Nations Leaders. Manitoba First Nations Chiefs say that bullying, harassment and intimidation are being used by the Aboriginal...
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Dilico opens new Armstrong office
Dilico has a new office in Armstrong ARMSTRONG - Dilico Anishinabek Family Care has announced the Grand Opening of the new Armstrong District Office in Whitesand First Nation, Ontario. The previous...
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Harper headed to Minor Leagues – Grand Council Chief
NORTH BAY – Aboriginal – On behalf of the 55,000 citizens of the Anishinabek Nation, I want to welcome all players, organizers and fans involved with the 2013 Dudley Hewitt Memorial Cup....
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Attawapiskat facing flood waters
Attawapiskat Spring 2013 Flooding ATTAWAPISKAT- The northern community of Attawapiskat is facing flooding danger. The ice has not broken out of the river yet. It is spring, and most of the men are...
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Dilico Anishinabek Family Care hosting Community Forum
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 - Dilico Anishinabek Family Care are hosting...
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Mental well-being a focus for AMC
Manitoba Grand Chief Nepinak WINNIPEG - Mental well-being is influenced by factors such as mastery, social support, and positive cultural identity. Mental wellness must be promoted and protected from...
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Editorial – Idle No More Sees Bigger Issues Than C-45
THUNDER BAY – Editorial – A common misperception and misunderstanding that continues to grow since November says the only terrible legislation taking direct aim at First Nations (and opening up doors...
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Turtle Lodge Treaty Signing
Treaty signing at the Turtle Lodge SAGKEENG FIRST NATION - On May 6 and 7, 2013, individuals from the Anishnaabe, Siksi kai’ tsi tapi (Blackfoot), Nehiyaw (Cree), Dakota, Lakota, Nakota, Nisga’a, and...
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Four Dead in House Fire – Wunnumin Lake FN
THUNDER BAY – Four people are dead as a result of a house fire in Wunnumin Lake First Nation. The three children and one adult who died have the community bringing in crisis workers to help in the...
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Talk 4 Healing Ready to Help
Two of the Talk4Healing Councillors share what the service can offer to women THUNDER BAY – Talk 4 Healing is a service offered by the Ontario Native Women’s Association. The service is funded and...
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A Sacred Journey for Future Generations
THUNDER BAY – A Sacred Journey for Future Generations is a walk from Stanley Mission Saskatchewan headed to Ottawa Ontario to arrive at Parliament Hill on June 21st. “Our Trek is 3426 kilometres,”...
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Flood Restoration in North Begins
Moose Factory Island is located on the James Bay Coast in Northern Ontario MOOSE FACTORY – After visiting Fort Albany and Kashechewan, Mushkegowuk Grand Chief Stan Louttit is deeply concerned by state...
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Attawapiskat Residents Heading Home
Greg Rickford engages with residents of Attawapiskat at the Valhalla Inn in Thunder Bay THUNDER BAY – Attawapiskat residents are headed home. Flood conditions that led to the evacuation of several...
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Elijah Harper Dead at 64
Elijah THUNDER BAY - The family of Elijah Harper regrets to announce the passing of the much loved, respected and influential Cree leader and Indigenous activist. He passed away early May 17th as a...
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Mount McKay Pow Wow Grounds Desecrated
This is an image of one of the vehicles that apparently vandalized the Pow Wow Grounds FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION – The Pow Wow Grounds have been desecrated. A NetNewsLedger reader shares that today she...
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