MEDIA RELEASE London, Ontario August 16th, 2017 – With more details to soon be released by the Carolyn Bennett, the Minister of Indigenous Affairs, members of the Anishinabek Nation have signed on for big change. Under the newly signed agreement 23 communities, as many as 25,000 people, will now exercise...
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UPDATE ON JORDAN’S PRINCIPLE
To: All Ontario First Nation Chiefs and Councils Dear Chief and Council: Re: Update on Jordan’s Principle On July 5, 2016, the Minister of Health and the Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs announced the implementation of a new approach and broader definition of Jordan’s Principle. The Government of Canada...
CULTURAL APPROPRIATION IS NEVER ACCEPTABLE ON ANYONE OR ANY NATION
London, Ontario May 17th, 2017 – In the opening pages for ‘Write’ magazine former editor Hal Niedzviecki wrote a very flippant article pushing for cultural appropriation. These words are bad enough on their own but the encouragement for an appropriation award is salt on the wound. The debacle occurs not...
PROVINCIAL BUDGET TO PUT SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION, HEALTH AND JUSTICE FOR FIRST NATIONS
London, Ontario April 28th, 2017 – The province budget that was released yesterday shows promise of a greater focus on vital First Nation issues in health, justice and the economic difficulties that many families face in our communities. This will help build a tighter, stronger relationship with the Province of...
FIRST NATION LEADER CALLS UPON CARNIVAL BAND TO RECALL DISRESPECTFUL INDIGENOUS OUTFIT FROM THE 2017 TORONTO CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL
Media Release from Jamie Monastyrki NR-04-3-2017-CARNIVAL-OUTFIT-FINAL
Job Opportunity: Oneida – Band Representative Full Time
Summary The Band Representative will advocate for the best interest of the Children who are members of the Oneida Nation of the Thames in all court proceedings pertaining to Child Welfare matters. The person who holds this position is named by the Council/Administrator to present the Band's interest in Child...
Job Opportunity: Batchewana First Nation – Casual Receptionist
OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direction of the Director of Finance, the Receptionist is responsible for providing reception and clerical support for the Agency. The Receptionist is responsible for greeting customers in person or on the telephone and directing them to the appropriate personnel. The Receptinist is to type, photocopy...
Job Opportunity: Investigation & Assessment Worker
Nogdawindamin Family and Community Services, an expanding native child welfare agency serving member First Nations situated between Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury, is seeking to hire an Investigation and Assessment Worker. This position is located in Sault Ste. Marie OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES Reporting to the Investigation and Assessment Supervisor, the...
Job opportunity: Reception Clerk
ONEIDA NATION OF THE THAMES Department: Health Position: Reception Clerk Hours: 35 hours/week Term: Permanent Full-Time Salary Range: $14.03 - $15.56 based on experience Closing Date: April 18th, 2017 @4:30pm ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direction of the Nurse in Charge and/or the Health Administrator the Reception/Clerk will...