YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CAMP 2017

The Youth Development Camp is almost upon us and will be coming in July! In order to inspire and bring the youth of the Member Nations together to learn the knowledge they need to succeed in life with a cultural learning perspective. Who: - Grade 5 - 8 (approx ages...

Article on Indigenous politics and politicians

Adorned with statues symbolic of Canada’s colonial history, the Manitoba Legislature building stands on the banks of the Assiniboine River. Wab Kinew was six years old the first time he came to the Legislative building in 1988 to protest the shooting of JJ Harper with his family. They were joining...

Job Opportunity: Employment Counselor

Oneida Nation of the Thames Position: Employment Counselor Salary: $20.00 - $24.00/hr Term: Permanent Full-Time Department: Employment & Training Closing date: May 18th, 2017 @ 4:30pm Job Summary: The Employment Counselor is under the supervision of the Employment & Training Administration Officer. This position provides assistance, counselling, and guidance and...

2017 AIAI HEALTH SCHOLARSHIP

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...

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...

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...

CHIEF’S COUNCIL GATHERS TO LAY OUT FUTURES FOR FIRST NATIONS

Toronto, Ontario, February 14, 2017 – The Chiefs Council gathered together to discuss important issues that affect their communities such as the Annual General Assembly, the Environment, Social Development issues, and The Health Social Advisory Board.  All serve as  vital aspects in the lives of Indigenous people that will help...

Disappointment in Batchewana Logging Case

Usually, a withdrawal of charges is welcome news. In this case, however, Batchewana First Nation was hoping to address jurisdictional issues of treaty and aboriginal rights Justice Romuald Kwolek of the Ontario Court of Justice today granted leave for the Crown to withdraw charges against Batchewana First Nation Chief Dean...