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Posted: May 17, 2012Applications are being accepted for the full time permanent position of SOCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR In Hiawatha First Nation.
Posted: May 16, 2012Indigenous leaders in Ontario are preparing for an annual meeting with the Premier on May 17th.
Posted: May 11, 2012The AIAI urges the Federal government to reconsider the cuts being made to the Indigenous Peoples in the areas of health.
Posted: May 3, 2012If you, or a member of your family attended the Mount Elgin Indian Residential School, a special event is being held in your honour.
Posted: April 26, 2012The AIAI offers its condolences to the family, friends, and community of a prominent figure in Chief Randy Kapashesit.
Posted: March 30, 2012The AIAI is not surprised by the release of the provincial or federal budgets this week.
Posted: March 29, 2012Batchewana First Nation (BFN) leadership expressed lack luster response to Ontario Premier McGuinty’s proposed budget announced yesterday, March 27, 2012.
Posted: March 29, 2012The Chiefs and Councils of the Curve Lake, Hiawatha and Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nations are pleased to announce that the voting members of the three communities have voted to approve the settlement in the Islands in the Trent Flood claim.
Posted: March 26, 2012AIAI congratulates Thomas Mulcair on securing the leadership of the New Democratic Party (NDP).
Posted: February 24, 2012In the wake of heightening tensions with First Nations across Canada, Prime Minister Harper has congratulated his government on a check-mark approach to First Nation issues in its submission report to the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) at the United Nations in Geneva.
Posted: February 10, 2012Minister of Aboriginal Affairs, Kathleen Wynne, and Larry Tanenbaum of the Lawrence and Judith Tenenbaum Family Foundation extended an invitation to an important information meeting held in Toronto on February 9, 2012.
Posted: February 8, 2012On behalf of the Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians, I offer my thanks for your contribution in making the Crown-First Nation Gathering a reality.
Posted: February 6, 2012As part of the Treaty Commission in Ontario Interim Initiative, the Chiefs of Ontario (COO) will be hosting a series of engagement sessions in February & March 2012.
Posted: January 31, 2012The AIAI welcomes Elly Antone back to the position of AIDS Educator after a one year Maternity leave.
Posted: January 26, 2012A historic meeting took place today where representatives from Canadian and First Nations Governments met to discuss priorities, dialogue on issues and highlight the importance of the relationship between the Government of Canada and the First Nations of Turtle Island.
Posted: January 25, 2012The AIAI viewed yesterday’s historic Crown-First Nation Gathering as an opportunity for the government of Canada to reset the relationship with First Nations that would pave a path for peace, equality, trust and reconcile the Treaty and Nation to Nation relationship.
Posted: January 23, 2012First Nations from across the country will transform plans into action through a rally to be held on January 24, 2012 to send a clear message to all of Canada that the Treaties are living documents that are alive and well.
Posted: January 17, 2012The AIAI has clear expectations of the upcoming First Nations - Crown Gathering on January 24, 2012.
Posted: January 13, 2012Mark January 24 on your calendars for a Rally and Day of Action In Honour of the Treaties.
Posted: January 11, 2012AIAI offers its heart-felt condolences to the families, friends and community of the North Spirit Lake First Nation following yesterday’s tragic plane crash near their northwestern Ontario community.
Posted: December 21, 2011Hiawatha First Nation is seeking a Deputy Administrator.
Posted: December 15, 2011AIAI welcomes the Chief and Council of the Mississaugas of the New Credit after their recent election.
Posted: December 12, 2011The AIAI are remembering S Carol Hill today, a dear colleague who passed suddenly one year ago.
Posted: December 5, 2011AIAI welcomes the Chief and Council of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte after their recent election.
Posted: December 2, 2011AIAI is outraged by the Federal Government’s handling of the Attawapiskat Crisis.
Posted: November 28, 2011Deadline of Dec 16, 2011 at 4:30 pm for Aboriginal Women's Programming Elements of the Department of Canadian Heritage Grants.
Posted: November 24, 2011WHAT A SHAM!! This bill is just another diversionary tactic by the Government of Canada to refocus the Canadian general public away from the real substantive issues facing First Nations.
Posted: November 18, 2011Grand Chief Denise Stonefish issued the following statement in response to the Liberal motion introduced yesterday to Parliament:
Posted: November 16, 2011AIAI stands behind life-long advocate for aboriginal children, Cindy Blackstock.
Posted: November 15, 2011The Delaware Nation at Moraviantown
will officially launch its new Lenape Justice Project on Monday, November 14, 2011.
Posted: November 10, 2011AIAI would like to honour and pay special tribute to all First Nations Veterans and Warriors on Remembrance Day.
Posted: November 8, 2011AIAI Chiefs Council has appointed Gord Peters to the position of Deputy Grand Chief at their meeting on Thursday of last week.
Posted: October 20, 2011The Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians (AIAI) commends Member of Provincial Parliament, Kathleen Wynne on her appointment as Minister of Aboriginal Affairs for the McGuinty government.
Posted: October 7, 2011The Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians (AIAI) extends its congratulations to Premier Dalton McGuinty and his Liberal Party on their re-election to a third term at the helm in Ontario government.
Posted: October 6, 2011The Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians (AIAI) took a large step forward in establishing a web presence today.
Posted: October 4, 2011A record of the questions was collected during the town hall and not all of them were addressed. To see a list of questions that did not get addressed and were forwarded to the respective parties after the
Posted: October 3, 2011Watch the video coverage for the First Nations-focused town hall held on Oct 3rd.
Posted: September 29, 2011AIAI TO HOST PROVINCIAL ELECTION TOWN HALL AT FRIENDSHIP CENTRE
Posted: September 29, 2011CORDA Extends application deadline to October 24, 2011
Posted: September 26, 2011In a sudden and unexpected move, Grand Chief Randall Phillips announced that he is leaving First Nation politics. The Chiefs Council of the Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians (AIAI) accepted the resignation at a special meeting held on September 19, 2011. Though Grand Chief Phillips recently entered his second term with AIAI, September 30, 2011 will be his last day of office.
