Exploring Theme: "Indigenous-led Initiatives"

NationTalk: ReNew Canada – Wataynikaneyap Power announced the energization of both Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug and Wapekeka First Nation. The northern Ontario communities were both connected to the provincial power grid on December 14, 2023. On October 28, Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug and Wapekeka First Nation invited Wataynikaneyap Power, Opiikapawiin Services, government, and other stakeholders to celebrate this momentous...

Provincial endorsement paves way for national vote on proposed settlement, though concerns persist CBC Indigenous: Ontario chiefs voted Thursday to support and ratify a multibillion-dollar deal to reform the federal First Nations child and family services program. Sixty-two of 74 First Nations leaders present voted in favour of a resolution to back the proposed settlement which aims to...

Taking school to the stream at Enviro Week, interns explored the importance of source water protection. Photo submitted Listen to article Canada’s National Observer: Janelle Snache has always had a connection with water that she describes as a “blue state of mind.” Near water, she feels calmer. And when she needs to think through a big...

NationTalk: Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS) is honoured to celebrate its 30th Anniversary on September 1, 1994. As an organization, we are humbled by the progress and growth we have achieved. With the help of dedicated team members, community partners, and the residents we house, this 30-year journey is an incredible milestone to achieve. We are...

Onigaming saw its resolution for “protection of drinking water for Anishinaabe” pass at last month’s AFN assembly in Montreal.  NationTalk: NWOnewswatch.com – THUNDER BAY — Getting a resolution for water protection passed at a recent Assembly of First Nations general assembly was a big win for the Ojibways of Onigaming community, Chief Jeffrey Copenace said recently....

Social enterprise One Bowl eyeing Sturgeon Falls for manufacturing facility NationTalk: SooToday.com – Housing has recently become a crisis issue for many Canadians, but Indigenous communities have been tackling a lack of quality housing for decades. Now, Wahkohtowin Development is proposing a solution for First Nations in Northern Ontario. One Bowl is a social enterprise with a “tree-to-home”...

NationTalk: TORONTO, April 1, 2024 – The Indigenous Led Projects Forum (ILPF) opens in Toronto on April 2, bringing together change-making Indigenous, Industry and Government leaders to discuss the most complex opportunities and challenges facing Indigenous proponents. Ontario Premier, Hon. Doug Ford, is delivering the morning’s keynote address. The award-winning documentary, Bridges to the North...

‘Indigenomics’ event held to bring companies and governments into wave of growth CBC News: Entrepreneur Rob Tebb can see his company becoming bigger — a lot bigger. “The opportunity is there to just grow this business to four or five times the size that it is,” he said. Tebb, who is Métis, owns Regina-based Xtended...

NationTalk: SAULT STE. MARIE, ONTARIO – The Anishinabek Nation is excited to kick-off its inaugural annual Economic Development Opportunities Forum now underway from October 24 to 26, in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. “Economic sovereignty has never been more important for our communities than presently,” states Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe. “With a shifting...

Partnership supports technical skills development and community capacity for water resources management NationTalk: RAMA FIRST NATION, Ontario, July 13, 2023– Water First Education & Training Inc., in partnership with Ogemawahj Tribal Council (OTC) and participating communities, is pleased to announce a new water treatment plant operator training program for local Indigenous youth and young adults....

The Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres OFIFC has released a comprehensive report demonstrating the connections between youth engagement in cultural rights-of-passage ceremonies and eliminating gender-based violence. Both on- and off-reserve, urban and rural, Indigenous communities are facing an epidemic of violence. By exploring the contemporary landscape of ceremonies, life-stage transitions, and other cultural practices...

Release of “Promising Child Welfare Practices for Inuit Children, Youth and Families” with the following recommendations: http://www.ottawainuitchildrens.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Promising-Child-Welfare-Practices-Sept.-2018BS_MM.pdf...