Unknown contaminants spill into Grand River near Kitchener

KITCHENER – Cleanup crews have been working to cleanup a spill of an unknown contaminant into the Grand River near Kitchener this weekend. Ministry of…

Statement from Carolyn and MP Charlie Angus following visit to Attawapiskat

OTTAWA — On April 19, we had the opportunity to visit the Attawapiskat First Nation to meet with community leaders, members and youth to listen…

Caring for Attawapiskat First Nation

OHSWEKEN — Community members have come together and are looking at their options in how they can help the community of Attawapiskat First Nation. Attawapiskat…

Members of the Oneida Nation of the Thames oppose joint council

ONEIDA — A letter sent to the Two Row Times clearly articulates that members of the Oneida Nations of the Thames are not in support…

Wampum belt unveiled at London council meeting

LONDON, ON – This cherished and respected gift will serve as a reminder to all of the deep and abiding friendship and of the mutual…

Canadian farm groups call to stop GMO alfalfa seed release

Canadian farm organizations representing a diversity of farmers and production systems are asking the federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Lawrence MacAulay, to take immediate…

An inside look at the INAC occupation

By Nicky Young From Ricochet Media TORONTO — On day six of occupy INAC Toronto, the group is feeling stronger than ever. Today, myself and…

AFN National Chief calls for immediate action to deal with state of emergency in Attawapiskat

OTTAWA — Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde today called for immediate action and long-term support for community based prevention strategies in…

Ontario Chief calls for immediate intervention to health crisis in north

TORONTO – Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day is calling the Attawapiskat suicide state of emergency a tipping point for the First Nation health care crisis…

Family of 9 die in house fire; brings attention to northern public health crisis

PIKANGIKUM — A house fire on Pikangikum First Nation has killed six adults and three children. The three bedroom house was reported to be in…

Talking change with AFN National Chief Bellegarde

WATERLOO — The Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde gave a unifying lecture last week at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo. He presented the…

More indigenous women, victims of abuse by Sûreté du Québec, come forward

More indigenous women are coming forward, saying they were sexually and physically abused at the hands of Sûreté du Québec (SQ) police. The Native Women’s…

Students take action to bring awareness about suicide

CATHERINES – A small group of diverse students gathered within their campus grounds last week to shed light on the high suicide rates of Onkwehon:we…

10,000 copies of Birdie for Canadian high schools

OTTAWA – Even though Tracey Lindberg’s first novel didn’t win this year’s Canada Reads competition, Birdie is a book for those who care about reconciliation…

Health officials say rashes infecting Kashechewan NOT a public health emergency

Doctors and health officials who travelled to Kashechewan say the outbreak of acute rashes on children in that community are not a public health emergency.…