London, Ontario November 25th, 2020 – The Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians are proud for Caldwell First Nation to have attained official recognition of their traditional lands. This is an historic moment as Caldwell fought for more than nine years to obtain Reserve Status. Grand Chief Joel Abram extends...
Employment Opportunity – Policy Advisor – Inter-Governmental Relationships
SUMMARY The Policy and Government Relations Advisor gathers, analyses, reviews and reports data related to government initiatives, legislation, and policies in order to advise the AIAI Executive and Chiefs Council of any potential impacts relating to our Member Nation Communities. Responsibilities also include ensuring data is presented in a clear...
Weekly COVID-19 Update
Confirmed Cases First Nations in Ontario As of November 3rd , there are 337 cumulative cases of COVID-19 amongst First Nations people in Ontario. Seventeen new cases were confirmed last week, 11 of which were amongst people living in communities. This is slightly less than half the amount of new...
AIAI HONORS OUR INDIGENOUS VETERANS TODAY
Listed here are names from AIAI member Nations of those who have served, or are still serving, so that we may honor and thank them for their service. Sunday November 8th is Indigenous Veterans Day. There are still other names out there from many other Nations, both within and outside...
ELECTIONS AT AIAI’S ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR GRAND CHIEF AND DEPUTY GRAND CHIEF THIS YEAR
London, Ontario October 30th, 2020 – Every three years, at the Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians Annual General Assembly (AGA), the position of Grand Chief and Deputy Grand Chief comes up for selection. The AGA will be held virtually this year due to COVID-19 restrictions and will be online...
Weekly COVID-19 Update
Provincial Updates Halloween Recommendations Public health officials in Ontario are recommending against traditional trick or treating in the regions of the province that have increased or modified Stage 2 public health restrictions due to high rates of COVID-19. These areas include the public health unit regions of Ottawa, Peel, Toronto,...
First Nations to Challenge Ford Government in Court
SWEEPING CHANGES TO ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT REGIME MUST BE DECLARED UNCONSTITUTIONAL
Weekly COVID-19 Update
Confirmed Cases & Transmission First Nations in Ontario There have been no new cases of COVID-19 reported in First Nation communities in the month of August 2020. This week, there are three new cases amongst First Nation people living outside of communities. Cumulative testing rate in First Nations remains higher...
TERM CONTRACT – REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Health Transformation
DESCRIPTIONThe Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians (AIAI) is seeking proposals for a consultant for the AIAI Health Transformation initiative. The consultant will build upon previous work relating to Health Transformation and conduct an engagement process and finalize a strategic plan with the AIAI member Nations regarding Health Transformation. BACKGROUNDThe...
TERM CONTRACT – LIFELONG LEARNING POLICY COORDINATOR
The Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians is inviting applications for a Lifelong Learning Policy Coordinator. Under the supervision of the AIAI Education Manger, the Lifelong Learning Policy Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians and its member Nation Communities in the ongoing development and...