AIAI The Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians (AIAI) is a Political Territorial Organization (PTO) established in 1969, to represent their seven Member First Nation communities at all levels of government. AIAI represents approximately 20,000 Status Fist Nation people from Batchewana First Nation, Caldwell First Nation, Delaware Nation Moravian of...
2017 FEDERAL BUDGET ATTEMPTS TO PLACATE WHAT IS NEEDED NOW
London, Ontario March 22nd, 2017 – In 2016 the Trudeau government made a promise to forge new relations between Canada and the Indigenous peoples. The original plan was for the government to invest billions of dollars over five years to close the gap on First Nations quality of life. The...
ENVIRONMENTAL SYMPOSIUM SET TO TACKLE CLIMATE CHANGE, NUCLEAR WASTE AND MORE.
London, Ontario March 13TH, 2017 – Climate change, Ontario’s Cap-and-Trade and Action plan, Nuclear waste, water issues, are some of the many issues are affecting Indigenous people. The Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians are gathering together on March 21st and 22nd at the Four Points Sheraton in London for...
Oneida Social & Round Dance Event
Atlohsa Family Healing Services & N'Amerind Friendship Center will be hosting an Oneida Social and Round Dance on Friday March 24th at the N'Amerind Gymnasium. The event goes from 5pm to midnight at 260 Colborne St. London Ontario, N6B2S6 Dinner will be at 5pm with the Oneida Social dancing to...
Call For Proposals – Selection Coordinator
Position: Selection Coordinator Accountability: AIAI General Assembly Summary: The Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians has adopted a “Stand Behind” Selection process for the selection of a Grand Chief and Deputy Grand Chief. The Selection Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of the AIAI Stand Behind Selection Process for...
Media Release: HONORING OUR INDIGENOUS WOMEN AND RECOGNIZING THEIR EFFORTS
London, Ontario March 8th, 2017 – International Women’s Day is meant to honor their rights, and triumphs and it is important to also remember the difficulties that Indigenous women go through. Women are there for us as caregivers, protectors and teachers. As mothers they guide us through our everyday lives,...
Media Release: PREMIER’S COMMITMENT TO REDUCE HYDRO COSTS FOR FIRST NATIONS COMMUNITIES
London, Ontario March 2nd, 2017 – Today Premier Kathleen Wynne made a commitment to eliminate hydro delivery charges for those First Nations living on-reserve. This glowing statement will give much needed relief to First Nations communities, especially those in remote areas, where hydro costs were crippling. Ontario’s Fair Hydro plan...
The Governments of Canada and Ontario and the Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians sign historic education agreement
February, 27, 2017 Toronto, ONTARIO The Government of Canada, the Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians (A.I.A.I.), and the Government of Ontario are pleased to announce the signing of a Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding on Education which will: Support the development of a community-based language strategy; Build relationships between educators...
Jordan’s Principle Flyer
Looking for community members that may need support for the following. Has your child been denied payment for specialized treatment services? Are these services available to other children outside of the community? Do you need support navigating the service systems? If you require advocacy support or have concerns about a...
Job Posting: Band Representative Manager
Band Representative Manager The Band Representative Manager oversees the Band Representative Department ensuring that the best interests of the children in all court proceedings pertaining to Child Welfare matters is undertaken. The Band Representative Manager is responsible for providing direction, coaching and case supervision in all matters pertaining to child...