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,...
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...
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...
Oneida Nation of the Thames Is Protecting Their Families
Oneida Nation of the Thames Settlement (February 3, 2016) - The Elected Council of the Oneida Nation of the Thames will protect our families by asserting our jurisdiction in many areas, in particular, the area of child welfare. Despite legislation that requires Children's Aid Society's (CAS) to consult with the...
AIAI RECOGNIZES JUSTIN TRUDEAU AND THE LIBERAL PARTY IN FORMING CANADA’S MAJORITY GOVERNMENT.
October 20, 2015 | London, ON - The Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians supports Canadians in their choice to vote for change by electing Justin Trudeau leader of the Liberal Party, which will form Canada’s 42nd Federal Government. Bringing Canadians together and supporting the interests of First Nations people...
Batchewana First Nation opens historic wind farm, sets standard for economic development in First Nations
Batchewana First Nation has announced that as of this week the Bow Lake wind farm is now operational. A partnership between Bathchewana, and BluEarth Renewables Inc, the facility represents one of the largest economic partnerships between a First Nation and a wind energy developer in Canada. “I want to acknowledge...
First Nations youth from across Ontario travel to London to learn about healthy relationships and community safety
SEPTEMBER 2, 2015 | LONDON, ON - First Nations youth from across Ontario gathered in London this week to learn about healthy relationships, traditional teachings, and safety in their communities. The Raise Her Up gathering, hosted by the Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians (AIAI), aimed to empower boys and...
Annual gathering explores traditional role of elders in guiding First Nations
More than 100 elders from First Nations across Ontario gathered in Wahta Mohawks territory this week to discuss priority issues impacting their communities. The annual Elders Gathering, held over three days, gave participants the opportunity to share their knowledge with political leaders, and to explore the role they play in...
Batchewana First Nation: “Commemorating the Return of our Ancestors”
The Batchewana First Nation (BFN) is getting ready to celebrate the repatriation of their ancestral remains returning to their homeland. In 2010 the Batchewana First Nation and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians worked in collaboration to bring the remains of their Native Ancestors from the Smithsonian Institution back to rest...