UPDATE #12 AND #13NORTHWEST ONTARIO FIRES AND EVACUATIONS Smoke caused by numerous forest fires continues to cause concerns in many First Nations communities in the Northwest. First Nations officials in Cat Lake and Keewaywin have decided to evacuate their most vulnerable residents. 248 of the most [Read more]
May 30, 2011 GREENSTONE, ON – The Council of the Municipality of Greenstone has passed a Motion to retain G & G Global Solutions and Environmental Communications Options (ECO) in order to facilitate a positive decision regarding the establishment of a smelter in the community. To [Read more]
From: Batchewana First Nation Toronto, ON – First Nations governments are putting the Ontario and Canadian Governments on notice that they will be exercising their jurisdiction over the resources on their lands and vigorously defending this jurisdiction by direct action if required. In [Read more]
Beginning tomorrow, September 19th you have a great opportunity to learn more about our region’s most valuable resource, the forest. Join the Northeast Superior Forest Community (NSFC) in celebrating National Forest Week from September 19th– 25th. National Forest Week is a great chance to [Read more]
July 2, 2010 10:30 AM Toronto Business Has Plans To Pass On Savings With Lower Prices Ontario businesses opened their doors to a new era of growth and prosperity. By modernizing an out of date, 50-year old tax system, Ontario is providing tax cuts to families and businesses and implementing the [Read more]
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S TREATMENT OF FIRST NATIONS ON HST SHAMEFUL Ottawa – If the government wants to avoid legal challenges and a summer of protest from First Nations they should start treating them with respect on the HST, according to Carol Hughes. “The government’s handling of HST has [Read more]
May 21, 2010 NEW DEMOCRATS WELCOME GOVERNMENT’S INTENTION TO NEGOTIATE HST WITH FIRST NATIONS Elliot Lake – Months of repeated requests from Northern Ontario New Democrat MPs paid off late Thursday as Finance Minister Jim Flaherty agreed to meet with the leadership of Ontario First Nations [Read more]
First Nations In Ontario And Ontario Government Sign Memorandum Of Agreement To Work Together To Continue First Nation Tax Exemption May 5, 2010 First Nations in Ontario, represented by the Political Confederacy, and the Government of Ontario represented by Minister of Aboriginal Affairs Chris [Read more]
Tuesday, April 27th on the Northshore White River 7:30pm Line Dancing @ the Harmony Club Pic River First Nations 6pm Open Community Meeting, everyone is welcome Manitouwadge 5:15-6:15pm @ OLOL Waist Trimmers A non-profit weight loss support group for local residents. We meet every Tuesday at OLOL [Read more]
Mercury Levels Question mp3 (French) Cliquez pour écouter Carol Hughes questionner la Ministre de Santé. HUGHES QUESTIONNE SANTÉ CANADA SU SUJET DES NIVEAUX DE MERCURE ACCEPTABLES OTTAWA – La députée d’Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing Carol Hughes a questionné aujourd’hui le [Read more]
HUGHES QUESTIONS HEALTH CANADA ON ACCEPTABLE MERCURY LEVELS Mercury Levels Question by MP Carol Hughes (Click for audio) Click above link to hear MP Carol Hughes asking when the Minister of Health, Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, will take action in regards to mercury issue. Grassy Narrows who [Read more]
Majorie House and Kanawayhitowin collaborate by Karina Hunter This week, Marjorie House and Kanawayhitowin: Taking Care of Each Other’s Spirit presented Raising Awareness in Your Communities and Providing Support for the Women-Children-Men in Your Communities a learning opportunity for [Read more]
Red Rock Indian Band News! from SNCFDC Regional Update Feb.2010 Thunder Bay, ON – Dilico Anishinabek Family Care (Dilico) and Red Rock First Nation are pleased to announce the opening of Dilico’s Heath Park Site which is the new home of Dilico’s Children’s Mental Health Services. [Read more]
Township of Manitouwadge Economic Development Department presents: PROSPECTING AND STAKING COURSE AT INTRODUCTORY LEVEL By First Nation Minerals Information Officer, Peter Moses, Ministry of Northern Development Mines & Forestry Course Duration: 3 Days Course Content: Ten (10) [Read more]
