Oneida Nation of the Thames Oneida Administration Office Position: Accounts payable data entry clerk Department: Finance Hours: 35 hr/week Wage Range: $16.00 - $17.00 Term: Permanent Full-time Closing Date: April 13th, 2017 @ 4:30pm...
Interrobang features coverage of Symposium
The Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians (AIAI) held a symposium with environmental experts on March 21 and 22, in an effort to bring more awareness and address concerns the First Nations community has in terms of the environment. According to a March 14 AIAI media release, the event would...
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...
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: 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...
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...
Media Release: JUDGE SIDES WITH ‘60S SCOOP SURVIVORS AGAINST CANADA
Toronto, Ontario, February 15, 2017 – Recently Superior Court Justice Edward Belobaba ruled in a class-action lawsuit in favor of the 16,000 survivors of what is called ‘The 60’s Scoop’ From 1965 to 1984 aboriginal children were taken away and placed in non-indigenous care with no chance at having a...
Job Posting: Executive Assistant
Executive Assistant Position Available Nogdawindamin Family and Community Servces, an expanding native child welfare agency serving member First Nations situated between Sault Ste. Maries and Sudbury, is seeking to hire an Executive Assistant. This position will be located out of our Head Office in Batchewana First Nation. Click here for...