Indigenous

The newly released Métis National Council Expert Panel is doubling down on the Métis Nation of Ontario’s efforts to revise and misrepresent the histories of our lands and ancestors, say Robinson Huron Chiefs. “As a Nation that recognizes and honours our Treaty relationship with the federal government, the Robinson Huron Treaty (RHT) Nations unequivocally condemn and challenge every aspect of ...

Robinson Huron Waawiindamaagewin (RHW) asserts that the recently proposed trade tariffs by the Trump Administration and retaliatory measures by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau do not apply to the sovereign First Nations within the Robinson Huron Treaty Territory. As self-determining Nations, the signatory First Nations of the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850 have long governed their trade and economic relations, including ...

The Minister of Indigenous Services, Patty Hajdu, issued the following statement on December 20th, 2024: “Since 2016, nearly $8.8 billion has been announced for Jordan’s Principle to meet health, social, and education needs of First Nations children, taking into account their distinct circumstances, needs and experiences. More than 8.2 million products, services and supports have been approved under Jordan’s Principle ...

La ministre des Services aux Autochtones, Patty Hajdu, a fait la déclaration suivante le 20 décembre 2024 : «  Depuis 2016, près de 8,8 milliards de dollars ont été annoncés pour le principe de Jordan afin de répondre aux besoins en matière de santé, de services sociaux et d’éducation des enfants des Premières Nations, compte tenu de leur situation, de leurs ...

Marten Falls First Nation is declaring a state of emergency due to an operational failure of the First Nation’s aging Wastewater system. There is immediate and high risk to the health of community members who consume any water from the water system in Marten Falls. The wastewater plant malfunctioned on Friday and immediate steps were taken to replace parts that ...

Les membres des groupes du règlement relatif aux services à l’enfance et à la famille des Premières Nations et au principe de Jordan pourront présenter leurs demandes d’indemnisation à compter du 10 mars 2025. La première période de réclamation à s’ouvrir concerne le groupe des enfants retirés de leur foyer et le groupe des familles des enfants retirés de leur ...

Class Members of the First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Settlement will be able to submit their Claims for compensation starting on March 10, 2025. The first Claims Period to open is for the Removed Child Class and the Removed Child Family Class, which represent two of nine Classes included in the Settlement. These first two Classes include ...

Chief and Council of Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation (WLON) have issued this statement in response to the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s (NWMO) decision to proceed with the Site Characterization Process for the proposed Deep Geological Repository (DGR) in WLON’s traditional territory. For over a decade, Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation has been involved in discussions and information sharing through a “Learn ...

Today, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) announced it has selected Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation (WLON) and the Township of Ignace as the host communities for the future site for Canada’s deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel. In July, Ignace resident voted yes to move forward in the process. Earlier this month, the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation voted voted ...

The Chiefs and Trustees of the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund (RHTLF) met for two days on October 16 and 17, 2024, to formulate a plan for the implementation of the Treaty Augmentation Promise going forward. The 21 Chiefs and Trustees entered into a Settlement Agreement with the Crown in January 2024, for $10.0 B, but that was only for ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) recognizes the importance of transparency and accurate information regarding operations during possible demonstrations. The OPP’s Provincial Liaison Team (PLT) is an integral part of our response to events such as demonstrations, rallies and marches. The PLT’s primary function is not to assist demonstrators; instead, their role centers around facilitating lawful, peaceful and safe events by ...

Red Rock Indian Band invites you to join us in this action in support of our cause. Together, we can stand united in our fight for justice and respect for our ancestors. RRIB believes that this action is necessary to bring awareness to the ongoing neglect of our heritage and the importance of repatriating our ancestors. This is a call ...

The twelve First Nations and supporters will rally in Thunder Bay’s Waverley Park (by Red River Road and Algoma Street) on October 2nd at 12 Noon against nuclear waste storage and transport in the North. Chief, Council and grassroots members of the First Nation communities will speak about their deep concerns about the multi-millennial risk that highly radioactive waste poses ...

Today Grassy Narrows’ Chief Rudy Turtle announced his candidacy for Ontario Regional Chief in the upcoming election taking place at the Annual Chiefs Assembly in June. Turtle, who is in his second term as Chief of Grassy Narrows, has a wealth of leadership experience, having served as a councillor and Deputy Chief for many years prior to his election as Chief. ...

Members of the Land Defence Alliance met on Wednesday to discuss the issues facing our Nations and our lands. We face multiple crises both in and outside our Nations arising from attacks on our way of life and the failures of Ontario and Canada. Issues such as youth suicides, drug epidemics and mental health issues. We have had multiple suicides ...