As the 20th Anniversary of the day Sonya Nadine Mae was found, community is gathering together to honor her spirit and raise more awareness about the issues of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. A reminder of an issue that has been happening for decades. A portrait of who...
Statement on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
Grand Chief Gordon Peters issued the following statement regarding Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women in Canada. Sonya’s Story – Sonya Nadine Mae Cywink Sonya’s story is one that is all too familiar to Indigenous people in Canada. She is one of hundreds of Indigenous women that have either been murdered...
AIAI Congratulates the Newly Elected Chief and Council of the Oneida Nation of the Thames
The Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians (AIAI) welcomes the newly elected Chief and Council of the Oneida Nation of the Thames. Chief Sheri Lynn Doxtator was sworn into office Monday evening and, as of today, takes on her new responsibilities. The Association is looking forward to working with her...
AIAI Disappointed with Lack of Discussion on First Nation Issues in Ontario Election Debate
The Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians expressed its disappointment with the lack of discussion on First Nation issues during last week’s Ontario election leaders’ debate. While candidates were given the opportunity to speak to a number of issues in the “Question and Answer” style debate, no question related to...
AIAI Welcomes and Congratulates Newly Elected Leadership
The Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians (AIAI) congratulates Gordon Peters, who was re-elected to the position of Grand Chief, and Denise Stonefish, who was re-elected to the position of Deputy Grand Chief, at its 45th Annual General Assembly. Grand Chief Peters is from the Delaware Nation, Moravian of the Thames...
AIAI 45th Annual General Assembly and Elections
The Hiawatha First Nation is hosting the 45th Annual General Assembly of the Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians. The Annual Assembly takes place on June 3rd, 4thand 5th, 2014. The member Nation communities of the Association will gather to lay out the political path of the Association over the...
Batchewana First Nation Responds to Bill C-33 Rejection
On Tuesday May 27, 2014 Batchewana leadership attended the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Special Chief’s Assembly to discuss the Federal Government’s controversial (proposed) Bill C-33.The Act titled, “First Nations Control of First Nations Education”, suggests that First Nations would be granted jurisdiction over education however, the proposed act in...
Critical dialogue needed with respect to a First Nation Education Act
The proposed First Nations Control of First Nations Education Act falls far short of the five conditions set out by the National Chiefs Assembly. We had hoped that, based on the massive rejection of the First Nations Education Act, the federal government would have collaborated with First Nations in a...
Letter to Minister Valcourt – First Nations Education
Honourable Bernard Valcourt Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H4 Minister Valcourt, Your refusal to meet with First Nations leadership to discuss Bill C-33,First Nations Control of First Nation Education Actis inconsistent with the honour of the Crown. On May 15th, 2014, the...
Stay the Course — Protect Our Children
Grand Chief Gordon Peters issued the following statement regarding the National Chief’s resignation: It is unfortunate that Mr. Atleo felt he could not carry through in his role as National Chief when there are so many critical issues facing our peoples. The announcement this afternoon does not change our responsibility...