Attawapiskat Loses Greg Shiseesh

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ATTAWAPISKAT – The community of Attawapiskat is mourning the passing of Greg Shisheesh. The talented musician was, in a way the “unofficial opposition” speaking out in the community against some of the decisions made by the Chief and Council. The death of Shiseesh is another burden to bear by the tiny community of Attawapiskat.

Shisheesh wrote, “Trusting God,is like…

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The Tragically Hip play this year’s Great Moon Gathering

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THUNDER BAY – Canadian legends The Tragically Hip, along with celebrated novelist Joseph Boyden, will be participating in this year’s Great Moon Gathering. The annual event, held on the west coast of James Bay in Ontario’s pristine Arctic lowlands, will gather in Fort Albany, February 15-17, and include the Cree First Nations of Attawapiskat, Peawanuck, Kashechewan,…

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Local Spotlight: Aboriginal Education

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THUNDER BAY – Aboriginal Now – Moving forward on the issue of Aboriginal Education is taking many forms. There are a number of groups working together to boost the efforts underway to assist young people in making the right choices, and in taking full scope of the opportunities open to them. The need is great.

The Martin Aboriginal…

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“It’s hypocritical for the prime minister to travel halfway around the world to talk about human rights…” Peter Collins…

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Nipissing First Nation – “If Stephen Harper wants to talk about human rights abuses, he didn’t have to go all the way to China,” stated Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee, noting that First Nations in Canada pay a steep price for the Conservative government ignoring their rights. “Treaty rights protect human rights, and his government doesn’t want to…

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AFN Grand Chief Atleo – First Nations set education as a priority

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OTTAWA – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo received the final report of the National Panel on First Nations elementary and secondary education. The National Panel began its work in June 2011 with a mandate, as an independent body, to provide recommendations to both the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern…

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Attawapiskat First Nation Chief and Council issue statement on Federal Court Decision

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ATTAWAPISKAT – Attawapiskat First Nation Chief and Council have issued a statement on the Court Decision on February 3 2012 on Removal of the Third Party Manager. Here is the text of that statement:

In today’s decision, the Court has declined to remove the Third Party Manager on a temporary basis. This decision does not affect the First Nation’s overall…

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The Sixties Scoop was a continuation of the assimilation policies – Waboose

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THUNDER BAY – Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Terry Waboose is concerned that the Attorney General of Canada sought and obtained a substantial award for court costs against two First Nation plaintiffs in relation to a decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice upholding an appeal by the Government of Canada in Brown et al…

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The prophecy says that it will be the Ogichitaa that will bring us out – Shy-Anne

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THUNDER BAY – Are your kids always watching music videos? Glued to Youtube to listen to music and watch their favourite bands, singers or rappers? Maybe instead of watching they might like to be in a music video? In Thunder Bay’s growing music and video production scene, there are opportunties to do just that. Shy-Anne shares, “We are shooting…

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The time for talk has passed and it is now time for action – Chief Sayers

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OTTAWA – Batchewana First Nation states, “A historic meeting took place today where representatives from Canadian and First Nations Governments met to discuss priorities, dialogue on issues and highlight the importance of the relationship between the Government of Canada and the First Nations of Turtle Island. Chiefs from across the Country wore their traditional regalia, each…

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Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek First Nation (BNA) into the Framework Agreement on First Nations Land Management

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THUNDER BAY – Minister Duncan of Aboriginal Affairs of Northern Development Canada has announced the entry of Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek First Nation (BNA) into the Framework Agreement on First Nations Land Management. Led by Chief Paul Gladu, BNA has been working diligently towards the development of a new and innovative community master plan. For BNA,…

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