Posts Tagged ‘First Nation News’

Wahgoshig First Nation – Ontario sending misguided message to First Nations

Wahgoshig First Nation – Ontario sending misguided message to First Nations

SUDBURY,  ON – Mining News – Wahgoshig First Nation Chief David Babin with support from Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Harvey Yesno is calling on Ontario to withdraw its support and public endorsement of racist and radical industry representatives, particularly members of the Mining [Read more]

Pays Plat FN Requests Confidentiality of Marathon PGM Cu Mine Project Review Panel

Pays Plat FN Requests Confidentiality of Marathon PGM Cu Mine Project Review Panel

MARATHON PGM-Cu MINE Project JOINT REVIEW PANELPlease see the letter below from the Marathon Joint Review Panel regarding a request for confidentiality received from the Pays Plat First Nation.  As per the Procedures for Requesting Confidentiality, the Panel is making this request available for a [Read more]

RESIGNATION OF ONTARIO PREMIER AND LEGISLATIVE PROROGATION: AN OPPORTUNITY FOR MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT OF FIRST NATIONS ON THE ECONOMY

RESIGNATION OF ONTARIO PREMIER AND LEGISLATIVE PROROGATION: AN OPPORTUNITY FOR MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT OF FIRST NATIONS ON THE ECONOMY

TORONTO, ON – In response to the abrupt resignation of the Premier of Ontario on October 15, 2012 and the proroguing of the Ontario legislature—Chiefs of Ontario (“COO”) Ontario Regional Chief Stan Beardy said that despite the political instability at the provincial level, COO continues to [Read more]

“Bow Lake Partners Attest to 5 years of Ample Engagement and Consultation”

“Bow Lake Partners Attest to 5 years of Ample Engagement and Consultation”

SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Last week the Northern Superior Chiefs passed a resolution opposing the Bow Lake Wind Farm project (“Project”) near Montreal River on the basis that Michipicoten First Nation (“MFN”) was not adequately consulted. Today, the Bow Lake Partners and Batchewana First [Read more]

DISCONNECT BETWEEN FIRST NATIONS AND GOVERNMENT GROWING AS CUTS MOUNT

DISCONNECT BETWEEN FIRST NATIONS AND GOVERNMENT GROWING AS CUTS MOUNT

OTTAWA, ON – On the final day for residential school survivors to apply for compensation, Carol Hughes is worried that mounting cuts to First Nations organizational bodies will only hamper the ability to focus at the local level and deliver appropriate health services. “The Conservatives like [Read more]

More Local Say in Forest Management

More Local Say in Forest Management

McGuinty Government Growing Forestry Sector, Creating Jobs Ontario has entered into an historic partnership with Obishikokaang Resources, a forest management corporation owned by Lac Seul First Nation, by issuing an enhanced Forest Resource Licence that will create jobs and boost the local economy. [Read more]

Grassy Narrows First Nation Youth Walking 2000 kilometres to Toronto for Water and Awareness

Grassy Narrows First Nation Youth Walking 2000 kilometres to Toronto for Water and Awareness

A group of First Nations youth will be arriving in Toronto on June 4, in advance of River Run 2012, to raise awareness of decades old mercury poisoning, Indigenous land and water rights.   CLICK HERE to hear an interview with one of the walkers by CBC Radio Thunder Bay THUNDER BAY, [Read more]

WHITE AND MICHIPICOTEN LAKE STURGEON ASSESSMENTS

WHITE AND MICHIPICOTEN LAKE STURGEON ASSESSMENTS

The 2012 field season should be an exciting one for the Anishinabek/Ontario Fisheries Resource Centre (A/OFRC) and its Lake Sturgeon research initiative in Northeastern Lake Superior! In the White River, the A/OFRC will continue to undertake a Lake Sturgeon radio telemetry project in partnership [Read more]

First Nation Reclaims Batchewana Bay Church

First Nation Reclaims Batchewana Bay Church

  BATCHEWANA FIRST NATION, ON – The Batchawana church, St. Isaac Jogues located on Highway 563 in Batchawana Village originally constructed in 1902 has officially been returned to the Batchewana First Nation (BFN). Batchewana Village has long hosted a catholic church but due to more recent [Read more]

At Queen’s Park Aroland and Marten Falls Chiefs Speak to ROF Mining Developments

At Queen’s Park Aroland and Marten Falls Chiefs Speak to ROF Mining Developments

Marten Falls and Aroland First Nations have formed an alliance to ensure their rights and interests are protected in the development of the Ring of Fire QUEEN’S PARK, ON – Today, Chief Eli Moonias of Marten Falls First Nation and Chief Sonny Gagnon of Aroland First Nation outlined [Read more]

Hemlo Mines creates opportunities for First Nations students

Hemlo Mines creates opportunities for First Nations students

OMA member Barrick Hemlo Mines is providing opportunities for residents of two nearby First Nations, Pic River and Pic Mobert, in Northwestern Ontario — In 2009, the original 1992 agreement between Hemlo and these First Nations was broadened — It creates a framework to train First [Read more]

Crown- First Nations Gathering

Crown- First Nations Gathering

OTTAWA, ON– 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 [Read more]

First Nations to Rally, In Honour of the Treaties

First Nations to Rally, In Honour of the Treaties

From Batchewana First Nation  “First Nations Rally, In Honour of the Treaties” SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – – First Nations from across the country will transform plans into action through a rally to be held on January 24, 2012 to send a clear message to all of Canada that the Treaties [Read more]

KWG $2 Million Placement To Assist in Founding Of Cromarty High School Residences

KWG $2 Million Placement To Assist  in Founding Of Cromarty High School Residences

KWG $2 MILLION PLACEMENT TO ASSIST UNITED WAY OF THUNDER BAY & WASAYA GROUP/WASAYA WEE-CHEE-WAY-WIN INC.,  IN THE FOUNDING OF CROMARTY H.S. RESIDENCES MONTRÉAL, PQ – KWG Resources Inc. (TSXV: KWG) advises that it is working  with the United Way of Thunder Bay to facilitate donations of [Read more]

Students Picket in Support of Attawapiskat

Students Picket in Support of Attawapiskat

First Nation students picket John Duncan Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development in Thunder Bay THUNDER BAY, ON – The elected Grand Chief, Marsha Kennedy of Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School and the school leadership group are showing their support for Chief Theresa Spence [Read more]

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