London, Ontario September 14, 2017 - In Canada there are strong human rights laws and systems to address discrimination. However, the recent comments made by Senator Lynn Beyak is a sad example that racism and discrimination still exists in Canada. Racism is about one group feeling and acting superior to...
CORDA APPLICATIONS & INFORMATION for 2019 – 2020
THE CANADA ONTARIO RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT! (CORDA) Is now accepting applications for 2019 - 2020 FUNDING FOR YOUR PROJECT! The Canada Ontario Resource Development Agreement is an agreement between Canada, Ontario, and First Nations' members in Ontario. The agreement promotes resource and economic development initiatives of First Nations members by...
Media Release
WE WILL MAKE THEM AWARE OF US London, Ontario June 29th, 2017 – The Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians calls for calm, and prays that the situation remains peaceful as we support the demonstration by youth to bring attention to Indigenous issues. The evening of June 28th was meant...
A Communiqué from Grand Council Chief Patrick Wedaseh Madahbee
UOI OFFICES – This evening (Wednesday, June 28th) a peaceful demonstration was planned to that would begin a four-day public education and awareness campaign–a youth-led plan that was to begin with the a installing a tipi on the grounds of Parliament Hill. This tipi is to function as a base...
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...
Media Release: HONORING OUR INDIGENOUS WOMEN AND RECOGNIZING THEIR EFFORTS
London, Ontario March 8th, 2017 – International Women’s Day is meant to honor their rights, and triumphs and it is important to also remember the difficulties that Indigenous women go through. Women are there for us as caregivers, protectors and teachers. As mothers they guide us through our everyday lives,...