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ONWA to Appoint New Executive Director
ONWA works with people to help! THUNDER BAY - The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is about to undergo some changes in leadership. Betty Kennedy, ONWA’s current Executive Director will soon be...
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Thunderwolves Visit Sandy Lake FN
SANDY LAKE FIRST NATION - Lakehead University Athletics’ Reach Up! program was active throughout the spring season, the most recent trip being to Sandy Lake First Nation from May 10-12. Four...
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Minister Tours Flood Ravaged First Nations
Minister Valcourt CALGARY – The Federal Aboriginal Affairs Minister toured flood ravaged First Nations communities in Alberta Friday. The Minister also was on hand at the opening of the Calgary...
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Wasaya Airways Set for Aviation Camp
Wayasa Airways aircraft provide a vital connection to remote northern communities THUNDER BAY - Wasaya Airways is committed to being a part of the growth and development of our First Nations people,”...
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Moose Cree Relies on Water Taxi Access
MOOSE CREE FIRST NATION- Residents of Moose Factory Island are angry that municipal, provincial and federal Governments have done nothing to ensure safe access to Moosonee. Moose Factory is an island...
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Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek Celebrates
Animki Wadjiw Equaywuq Drum Group at opening ceremonies Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek - “This is a monumental step forward for my First Nation. Our first building will be the heart of our...
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Sacred Object Returned to Hopi Tribe
The katsina was handed over to Hopi chairman and religious leaders by lawyer Pierre Servan-Schreiber and Survival International’s Jean Patrick Razon (no photography was allowed during the handover...
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Billions of Dollars in Development Need Listening – AFN
AFN National Chief Atleo WHITE HORSE - “Canada is proposing hundreds of billions of dollars in resource activity over the coming years, all of which will be in and around the traditional territories of...
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Tears4Justice Set to Arrive in Thunder Bay
The Eagle Feathers and Smudge along with tobacco at City Hall – Image taken with permission THUNDER BAY - Tears4Justice walkers will arrive in Thunder Bay on Sunday July 21st. An event to host the...
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Aboriginal Women Face Violence
Talk4Healing vamps were created by the Talk4Healing staff and sent off to the “Walking with our Sisters” project in honour of all the missing and murdered Aboriginal women. THUNDER BAY - Violence...
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CBC Reporter Jody Porter Honoured
Jody Porter Honoured for Dedicated Reporting on CBC (Photo credit: Wikipedia) THUNDER BAY - Jody Porter, CBC journalist in Thunder Bay, is the ninth winner of the Debwewin Citation for excellence in...
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Once the Dilico Strike is Settled – Then What?
Dilico Headquarters on Fort William First Nation Families have been the Losers in the Dilico Strike THUNDER BAY – Dilico and striking CEP workers reached a tentative agreement at 01:30AM this morning....
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Dark Cloud Steps Up to Help Nathan Moses
Drumming at Fort William First Nation Pow Wow – Photo James Murray THUNDER BAY - On Saturday, July 20 2013, while attending the Lake Helen First Nation Powwow, Nathan Moses and his family received the...
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Acknowledge First Nations Children
Thunder Bay had a small and very personal gathering to recognize the National Anniversary of the Residential School Apology Fifth Anniversary of Residential School Apology OTTAWA – Editorial – Today,...
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Mushkegowuk First Nations Host Conference
Grand Chief Stan Louttit Mushkegowuk First Nations to Re-Enact Treaty Signing MOOSE FACTORY – This week the Mushkegowuk First Nations are hosting an exciting three day conference to discuss the future...
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Wabun Youth Gathering Changes Lives
Senior Wabun Youth participants pictured here participated in the suicide prevention workshops at the Wabun Youth Gathering held at the Elk Lake Ecolodge July 15-26 Wabun Youth Gathering Moves Forward...
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White Cedar Health Care Centre Open in Thunder Bay
Care with Respect at White Cedar Health Care Centres THUNDER BAY - White Cedar Heath Care Centres are offering a holistic and respect based approach to assist First Nations people recover from opiod...
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Auditor General Examining Nutrition North
Price from a Northern community for a pack of Chicken Thighs Grocery Prices in North Impede Nutritional Options THUNDER BAY - “The Nutrition North Canada program was designed to improve access to more...
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Ring of Fire Boosted by Training Plans
Ring of Fire Aboriginal Training Alliance (RoFATA) Press/Media Announcement: Confederation College, August 8, 2013 Ring of Fire Aboriginal Training Alliance THUNDER BAY - The Ring of Fire got a big...
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First Nations Seek Impartial Investigations in Shootings
AFN National Chief Atleo OTTAWA – Three shootings of First Nations individuals have raised concern from the Assembly of First Nations. AFN National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo is expressing his support...
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