London, Ontario December 8th, 2022 – The Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians would like to extend their congratulations to Laurie Carr of Hiawatha First Nation, Michisaagiig of Rice Lake, on her re-election to Chief by way of acclamation earlier this week. Grand Chief Joel Abram says “I have always...
THE ASSOCIATION OF IROQUOIS AND ALLIED INDIANS REQUESTS YOU TAKE A MOMENT TO REFLECT ON INDIGENOUS VETERANS
London, Ontario November 8th, 2022 – When the call came to protect their homelands they answered, and despite the prejudice and racism they faced even upon their return, they fought and made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure the freedoms we all enjoy today. On National Indigenous Veteran’s Day and Remembrance Day...
AIAI HONOURS THOSE NO LONGER WITH US ON TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION DAY
London, Ontario September 30th, 2022 – On September 30th we encourage everyone to wear an orange shirt to send the message that Every Child Matters. The Orange Shirt movement highlights Phyllis Webstad’s experience; everything was taken from her on the first day of school, including an orange shirt her granny...
Employment Opportunity Policy Advisor – Health Transformation
SUMMARY The Health Transformation Policy Advisor gathers, analyses, reviews and reports data related to government initiatives, legislation, policies and works to support the technical work of the implementation of the AIAI Health Transformation Strategic Plan. This position will work collaboratively with the Health Transformation Coordinator and under the direct supervision...
Employment Opportunity Coordinator – Health Transformation
SUMMARY The Health Transformation Coordinator oversees and ensures the implementation of the AIAI Health Transformation Strategic Plan. This position will work collaboratively with the Health Transformation Policy Advisor and under the direct supervision of the Health and Wellness Manager and will work with the AIAI Health/Social Advisory Board, AIAI Political...
Employment Opportunity Policy Advisor – Health – Contract (March 31, 2023)
POSITION: Policy Advisor – Health ACCOUNTABILITY: Health and Wellness Manager SUMMARY/DESCRIPTION The Association of Iroquois & Allied Indians, a First Nation Political Territorial Organization, is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the position of Policy Advisor – Health. The individual will work closely with the Associations member Nations, our...
AIAI STANDS WITH INDIGENOUS SEEKING JUSTICE ON NATIONAL DAY OF AWARENESS OF MMIWG
London, Ontario May 5th, 2022 – It’s heinous and hard to imagine that we still live in a time where Indigenous women face discrimination based on their race and gender. The fact that Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls continues to be a pressing issue and concern in our...
PLEDGES IN 2022 ONTARIO BUDGET
FALLS SHORT OF NEEDS AND EXPECTATIONS
London, Ontario May 2nd, 2022 – On April 28th, the 2022 Ontario provincial budget was released and the changes in the budget in regard to the needs of Indigenous Peoples falls and is an overall disappointment. Grand Chief Joel Abram states “In the 2022 budget under ‘Ontario’s Plan to Build’...
EARTH DAY MEANS MORE THAN JUST CLIMATE CHANGE TO INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
London, Ontario April 22nd, 2022 – The theme for Earth Day this year from earthday.org is ‘Invest in Our Planet’ and the website calls for governments, citizens and businesses to do their part to find solutions to combat climate change. While this is a noble theme the Association of Iroquois...
FEDERAL BUDGET SHORT ON DETAILS AND HIGH IN RHETORIC FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLE
London, Ontario April 8th, 2022 – The 2022 Federal budget has not changed much from previous years in terms of Canada’s commitments to Indigenous Peoples and further lacks details on how to meet our substantive needs. A strong focus in this year’s budget is Jordan’s Principle and, Housing in Indigenous...