AIAI RECOGNIZES INDIGENOUS WOMEN ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY London, Ontario March 8th, 2023 – The Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians (AIAI) wishes to express our gratitude and to honour all Indigenous women today on International Women’s Day. We honour them for their strength, hard work, and integrity in the...
Local State of Emergency declared by Oneida First Nations of the Thames
December 20, 2022, Oneida Nation of the Thames - The Oneida Nation of the Thames has declared a state of emergency as of December 15, 2022. Due to severe weather conditions, the water tower at Oneida, the community's primary source of water, has reached an all-time low. It is likely...
AIAI CONGRATULATES CHIEF LAURIE CARR ON HER RE-ELECTION IN HIAWATHA
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’...