Perry Bellegarde has been announced as the new National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) following an election at the AFN convention in Winnipeg this week. “On behalf of the Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians I would like to congratulate Chief Bellegarde on his successful campaign,” said...
Child Welfare Forum in London explores key issues facing First Nations kids
The Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians hosted a two-day Child Welfare forum in London on December 2-3. The forum explored many issues facing First Nations children in regards to Child Welfare including: jurisdictional disputes between First Nations and the Province, recent human rights complaints, and international child welfare law....
First Nations organization to host Child Welfare Forum in London
MEDIA ADVISORY | The Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians (AIAI) will be hosting a two-day forum on Child Welfare in London on December 2-3. This forum will explore issues surrounding jurisdictional disputes between First Nations and the Province Ontario, recent human rights complaints, and international child welfare law. The forum...
First Nation leaders from Ontario announce next steps forward after three days of meetings with Premier and Cabinet Ministers
Ontario Regional Chief and Grand Chiefs met with Premier Kathleen Wynne and members of her Cabinet Friday morning following three days of focussed dialogue between First Nations leaders and the Province. First Nations leaders are calling the time well spent and a clear signal that the Province is willing to...
Past Ontario Regional Chiefs Honoured at Gala in Toronto
Grand Chief Gord Peters of the Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians (AIAI) was recognized at the Honouring our Leaders Gala, hosted by the Chiefs of Ontario on Wednesday evening. The gala was held to honour and celebrate the achievements of Regional Chiefs who have served in the past 40...
Ontario Chiefs and Province discuss key issues affecting First Nations communities
Chiefs from across Ontario will enter into the second of a three-day meeting with the Ontario Government today, focusing on roundtable discussions with several members of Premiere Kathleen Wynne’s Cabinet. The purpose of the gathering is to renew a committed relationship between First Nations and the Province of Ontario in...
Ontario announces commitment to develop Treaty Awareness Day
The Province of Ontario has committed to moving forward with the development of a Treaty Awareness day, announced the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs David Zimmer in the Provincial Legislature today. “We support the initiative of a Treaty Awareness Day, and know that there is a benefit to educating residents of...
First Nations Chiefs in Ontario to meet with Premiere and Ministers at three-day gathering
MEDIA ADVISORY |Chiefs from the Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians will join Chiefs from First Nations across Ontario for a three-day gathering at Queen’s Park this week. The gathering will include roundtable discussions with Cabinet Members, culminating in a meeting with Premiere Kathleen Wynne on Friday. The purpose of...
Ontario First Nations celebrate 20 years of Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Strategy
First Nations organizations in Ontario are commemorating 20 years of programs and funding through the Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Strategy (AHWS) at a two-day anniversary conference in Thunder Bay. The event will welcome more than 300 attendees on November 19-20 to recognize the programs and people that have provided vital...
Local leader in First Nations family services to receive lifetime achievement award for work in ending violence against women
The lead administrator for London’s Atlohsa Native Family Healing Services, Darlene Ritchie, will receive the John Robinson Lifetime Contribution Award for her work in ending women abuse at a ceremony Thursday evening. As a partner organization in the community, the Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians (AIAI) recognizes and congratulates...