Atlohsa Family Healing Services & N'Amerind Friendship Center will be hosting an Oneida Social and Round Dance on Friday March 24th at the N'Amerind Gymnasium. The event goes from 5pm to midnight at 260 Colborne St. London Ontario, N6B2S6 Dinner will be at 5pm with the Oneida Social dancing to...
Call For Proposals – Selection Coordinator
Position: Selection Coordinator Accountability: AIAI General Assembly Summary: The Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians has adopted a “Stand Behind” Selection process for the selection of a Grand Chief and Deputy Grand Chief. The Selection Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of the AIAI Stand Behind Selection Process for...
Media Release: HONORING OUR INDIGENOUS WOMEN AND RECOGNIZING THEIR EFFORTS
London, Ontario March 8th, 2017 – International Women’s Day is meant to honor their rights, and triumphs and it is important to also remember the difficulties that Indigenous women go through. Women are there for us as caregivers, protectors and teachers. As mothers they guide us through our everyday lives,...
Media Release: PREMIER’S COMMITMENT TO REDUCE HYDRO COSTS FOR FIRST NATIONS COMMUNITIES
London, Ontario March 2nd, 2017 – Today Premier Kathleen Wynne made a commitment to eliminate hydro delivery charges for those First Nations living on-reserve. This glowing statement will give much needed relief to First Nations communities, especially those in remote areas, where hydro costs were crippling. Ontario’s Fair Hydro plan...
The Governments of Canada and Ontario and the Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians sign historic education agreement
February, 27, 2017 Toronto, ONTARIO The Government of Canada, the Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians (A.I.A.I.), and the Government of Ontario are pleased to announce the signing of a Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding on Education which will: Support the development of a community-based language strategy; Build relationships between educators...
Jordan’s Principle Flyer
Looking for community members that may need support for the following. Has your child been denied payment for specialized treatment services? Are these services available to other children outside of the community? Do you need support navigating the service systems? If you require advocacy support or have concerns about a...
Job Posting: Band Representative Manager
Band Representative Manager The Band Representative Manager oversees the Band Representative Department ensuring that the best interests of the children in all court proceedings pertaining to Child Welfare matters is undertaken. The Band Representative Manager is responsible for providing direction, coaching and case supervision in all matters pertaining to child...
Media Release: JUDGE SIDES WITH ‘60S SCOOP SURVIVORS AGAINST CANADA
Toronto, Ontario, February 15, 2017 – Recently Superior Court Justice Edward Belobaba ruled in a class-action lawsuit in favor of the 16,000 survivors of what is called ‘The 60’s Scoop’ From 1965 to 1984 aboriginal children were taken away and placed in non-indigenous care with no chance at having a...
CHIEF’S COUNCIL GATHERS TO LAY OUT FUTURES FOR FIRST NATIONS
Toronto, Ontario, February 14, 2017 – The Chiefs Council gathered together to discuss important issues that affect their communities such as the Annual General Assembly, the Environment, Social Development issues, and The Health Social Advisory Board. All serve as vital aspects in the lives of Indigenous people that will help...
Disappointment in Batchewana Logging Case
Usually, a withdrawal of charges is welcome news. In this case, however, Batchewana First Nation was hoping to address jurisdictional issues of treaty and aboriginal rights Justice Romuald Kwolek of the Ontario Court of Justice today granted leave for the Crown to withdraw charges against Batchewana First Nation Chief Dean...