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Posted: April 15, 2013London, ON – The Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians’ (AIAI) is holding their Annual Meeting of the Health/Social Advisory Board (H/SAB) with the AIAI Chiefs Council at the Embassy Suites in Niagara Falls, Ontario on April 17th and 18th.
Posted: March 22, 2013London, ON – The Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians’ (AIAI) Grand Chief Gord Peters expresses his disappointment with the recently announced 2013 Federal budget by describing the document as the Government’s attempt to maintain the status quo and a top down approach to First Nations issues.
Posted: January 29, 2013London, ON - The Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians (AIAI) extents its congratulations to Kathleen Wynne for her victory in the Ontario Liberal Party leadership race and looks forward to continuing its working relationship with the Liberal government.
Posted: January 22, 2013Please Join Us for the
MNCFN Solidarity March
Date: 24 January 2013
Time: 10:30 am start
Where: MNCFN Industrial Building,
78 Mississauga Road
Posted: January 14, 2013There are currently eight pieces of legislation that will directly impact First Nations currently before Parliament, with two more impending Bills on First Nation education and private land ownership on-reserve.
Posted: January 10, 2013Do you have a natural resource management or conservation project in mind for your community or know of members planning to undertake work in this area? The Canada Ontario Resource Development Agreement (CORDA) program is now accepting applications from First Nations, their members and Treaty organizations.
Posted: January 7, 2013Greetings: We want to acknowledge all First Nation and non-First Nation citizens for raising awareness with respect to the plight of our people and for working with us to demand change and a more promising future for us all.
Posted: December 13, 2012The Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians (AIAI) commends the widespread, peaceful activities of grassroots Indigenous people participating in the Idle No More movement.
Posted: December 11, 2012The Southern First Nations Secretariat and London District Chiefs Council are proud to announce the beginning of the awareness campaign for the Rekindling Tecumseh’s Vision Conference scheduled for October 2013. The awareness campaign will be lead by a Traditional Messenger.
Posted: November 20, 2012The Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians (AIAI) is profoundly disappointed by Health Canada’s announcement to not interfere with the regulatory approval process for a generic form of OxyContin.
Posted: November 5, 2012The AIAI is proud to be hosting a three day conference that focuses on the topics of Indigenous Reclamation and self-determination, the week of November 5, 2012 in London, Ontario Canada.
Posted: October 15, 2012The AIAI invites you to attend an open working session for Indigenous Nations.
Posted: October 4, 2012The AIAI strongly disputes the “innovative” quality of the October 2nd, 2012 funding announcements made by the Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development.
Posted: October 2, 2012A Press Conference will take place October 3rd to clarify the Bow Lake Wind Farm Engagement position and accommodation process to date.
Posted: September 7, 2012The AIAI opposes the Federal government’s funding cuts to First Nation Organizations.
Posted: September 7, 2012In a press conference in Queens Park, Toronto, the Chiefs will share information regarding steps to be taken to enforce the terms of the Treaty.
Posted: August 21, 2012The AIAI is pleased that Hiawatha First Nation will host the 2012 Elders Gathering.
Posted: July 26, 2012The Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians (AIAI) Chiefs Council is meeting today and tomorrow in Batchewana.
Posted: July 26, 2012Despite heavy cuts from Health Canada, The AIAI will once again host a culturally based math and science summer camp that will go from Monday, July 30th to Wednesday August 1st, 2012 at the Fern Resort in Orillia, Ontario.
Posted: July 18, 2012On behalf of the eight member First Nations of the Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians, we send our deepest respect and best wishes to Mr. Nelson Mandela on the occasion of his 94th birthday.
Posted: July 18, 2012The Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians congratulates Shawn A-in-chut Atleo on his successful re-election to the position of National Chief for the Assembly of First Nations on a decisive third ballot vote.
Posted: June 27, 2012In a traditional leadership selection process held at the All Ontario Chiefs Conference, Stan Beardy was chosen to lead the Chiefs of Ontario and serve as a member of the Assembly of First Nations Executive.
Posted: June 20, 2012The AIAI welcomes the Chief and Council of the Oneida Nation of the Thames after their recent election.
Posted: June 20, 2012Batchewana First Nation Chief and Council would like to invite everyone to celebration National Aboriginal Day 2012
at Whitefish Island (Soo Locks), tomorrow June 21, 2012.
Posted: June 18, 2012Former students of the Mount Elgin Indian Residential
School will receive special recognition from their leaders and community members next week when a new monument is unveiled at Chippewas of the Thames First Nation.
Posted: June 13, 2012Right To Play is officially accepting new applications from First Nations and Aboriginal organizations who are interested in partnering to deliver the PLAY.
Posted: June 12, 2012The AIAI urges the Ontario government to stop the proposed cuts to the Ontario Works program.
Posted: June 8, 2012Local political leaders are joining forces with a group of school children from Moraviantown as they participate in a national campaign to improve the lives of First Nations children living on reserves.
Posted: June 6, 2012The AIAI congratulates Grand Chief Patrick Madahbee on his re-election for Anishnabek Nation and Grand Chief Warren White on his election for Grand Council of Treaty #3.
Posted: June 1, 2012Dignitaries and guests from various levels of First Nation, Federal and Provincial governments converged at the Oneida Nation of the Thames Settlement this afternoon to officially opening the Oneida long Term Care Home.
Posted: May 30, 2012Today, at the Annual General Assembly of the AIAI, Gord Peters was elected to the position of Grand Chief.
Posted: May 28, 2012The AIAI is pleased to provide a draft agenda for the upcoming Annual General Assembly.
Posted: May 25, 2012The AIAI is excited to announce the live streaming of their Annual General Assembly from May 29th to June 1st, 2012.
Posted: May 22, 2012Chief Dean Sayers of Batchewana First Nation (BFN) will meet today (May 22, 2012) with his Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, Crown representatives, and First Nation Leaders from across Canada in a historic meeting to address outstanding Treaty issues.
Posted: May 18, 2012The AIAI is once again disappointed by Canada’s response to the recent report from the United Nations (UN) by the Special Rapporteur on the right to food.
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 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.
