Province Supporting Indigenous Economic Development Ontario is investing in 13 projects in Northwestern Ontario to provide job training for young Indigenous people and help them start their careers. The support includes funding for: The Majiishkaa Community Organization to deliver the Mink Lake [Read more]
‘Rabbit and Bear Paws’ Visit Our Lady of Lourdes School MANITOUWADGE, ON – Nationally known graphic novelist and puppeteer, Chad Solomon, visited Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School performing for all students from Kindergarten through Grade 8. His presentation was on treaties. [Read more]
Is the Dryden mill site still leaking toxic mercury upstream from Grassy Narrows? Strong new scientific evidence indicates yes. Fresh river sediment downstream from mill is 130x above normal. TORONTO, ON – A new scientific report will be released today presenting “strong evidence” that one [Read more]
Province Supporting Maternal Health and Wellness in Indigenous Communities Ontario is improving access to culturally appropriate child and maternity care for more Indigenous people across the province. Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister of Health and Long-TeDashboardrm Care, was at Dilico Family [Read more]
Deadline to apply extended for Canada Summer Jobs funding has been extended to February 3rd, 2017! Are you a small business owner or running a not-for-profit? Do you need some extra boots on the ground during the summer of 2017 – Canada’s 150th anniversary year? Why not join thousands of other [Read more]
New Elders Council and Gladue Summit Contributing to a More Responsive Justice System Ontario has established a new Elders Council that will provide advice to the Attorney General to make the justice system more responsive to the needs of Indigenous people and support the reclamation of Indigenous [Read more]
Highlights include a Tour of the HSN Simulation Lab, and NOSM’s Response to the TRC’s Calls to Action The Northern Ontario School of Medicine’s (NOSM) Board of Directors held its annual face-to-face meeting in Sudbury on November 24 and 25, 2016. NOSM Board members began their two-day meeting [Read more]
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – A gathering of the Chiefs and beneficiaries of the Robinson-Huron Treaty is underway at Whitefish Island, Sault Ste. Marie. The event entitled, “Honouring and Remembering our 1850 Treaty”, is intended a commemoration, information and planning session. [Read more]
Province Committed to Working with Partners to Address Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action The provincial government is taking steps to address the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s (TRC) Calls to Action regarding education and training, including introducing [Read more]
Submitted by Andrew Foulds THUNDER BAY, ON – Thunder Bay City Councillor Andrew Foulds announced today that he will seek the Thunder Bay Superior North NDP nomination for the coming Federal election. In making the announcement, Foulds said, “It is an exciting time for New Democrats. As [Read more]
The federal government will once again be in direct violation with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). It comes as no surprise that the Crown will most likely proceed with its unilateral decision making when it comes to the storage of nuclear waste in our [Read more]
