Biwaase’aa Outreach Workers – “We are the real deal”

THUNDER BAY – Biwaase’aa Youth Outreach Worker Kelvin Redsky can sum up himself and his fellow workers in just a few words.

“We are the real deal,” states Redsky. In the…

Aboriginal Education Agreement signed in Quebec

ODANAK, PQ – The federal government continues to work to boost educational opportunities for Aboriginal youth. Today, the governments of Canada, Quebec, and the Assembly of First Nations of Quebec and Labrador (AFNQL), on behalf of the First Nations Education Council of Quebec (FNEC), have…

We have been preparing for this step for years … – Anishinabek Grand Chief

NIPISSING FIRST NATION – The issue of education and First Nations are witnessing changes. In Thunder Bay, at Dennis Franklin Cromarty School, the Principal and the Northern Nishnawbe Education Council are looking to expand enrollment to other students in the community. Further east,…

Chief Kapashesit was committed to improving the lives of First Nations people

TORONTO – LEADERS LEDGER – As many First Nations leaders, councillors and citizens met yesterday in Toronto we were deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Chief Randy Kapashesit of the MoCreebec Council of the Cree Nation. Throughout his distinguished career, Chief Kapashesit…

We worked closely with Chief Kapashesit on many issues over the years – NAN Grand Chief

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) offered its condolences to the family and community of MoCreebec Council of the Cree Nation on the passing of Chief Randy Kapashesit.

“We worked closely with Chief Kapashesit on many issues over the years,” said Grand Chief Stan…

Ginoogaming First Nation band members are invited to attend Open House for Cultural Impact Assessment

GINOOGAMING FIRST NATION – All Ginoogaming First Nation band members are invited to attend the very first OPEN HOUSE event for the Cultural Impact Assessment (CIA) program that will be operating over the coming year (until April 2013).

This will be the first of a…

Grand Chief Madahbee – We have many historic moments approaching and we will not fail our people

THUNDER BAY – “We have many historic moments approaching and we will not fail our people,” said Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee, on describing the upcoming proclamation of the Anishinaabe Chi-Naaknigewin – constitution — as a stepping stone that will guide the Nation’s…

Paro Centre – We are finding new ways to empower women within their communities

THUNDER BAY – The region continues to evolve using the latest technology to reach out past traditional barriers. The PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise have just launched a new and innovative distance education series designed specifically for Aboriginal women in Northern Ontario. This ground-breaking new…

ONWA Responds to Federal Cuts to NWAC: Jeopardizes Aboriginal Women’s Health

THUNDER BAY – Health Canada has announced that they will cut funding for all programs of the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) geared toward the improvement of Aboriginal women’s health. The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) finds this decision gravely concerning and disappointing…

Residential School Deadline for IAP Applications is September 19 2012

THUNDER BAY – Individuals who attended Canada’s Residential Schools have a process to go through for resolving claims related to abuse suffered during their time at the schools. There are a number of important dates to keep in mind for those persons as well.

September 19,…