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AIAI Denounces Bill 5: Economic Deregulation Must Not Override First Nations Right or Environmental Responsibility
May 7, 2025 London, Ontario, May 6th, 2025 – The Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians (AIAI) expresses strong opposition to Bill 5 – Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025 – which has reached its second reading in the Ontario Legislature. AIAI warns that the bill poses a direct threat to First Nations […]
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The Right Honourable Mary Simon aims to be an Arctic fox – The Narwhal
May 7, 2025 Canada’s first Indigenous Governor General has endurance and a sharp silver mane, just like the northern animal she put on her coat of arms Through a tumultuous few months in Canadian politics, one person could always be counted on for calm: the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada. That’s the […]
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MNO contributes to the Métis Nation Species Field Guide at Calgary Gathering
May 6, 2025 The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) joined the Métis National Council’s Land User Gathering on February 11-12, 2025, at the Calgary Zoo. The event brought together Métis knowledge holders to help shape the Métis Nation Species Field Guide, a culturally significant book series on key species. The Métis Nation Species Field Guide will integrate Métis […]
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Sweeping changes would scale back protections for species at risk and duties to consult with First Nations
Indigenous leaders and communities across the province are alarmed by Ontario Government plans to introduce sweeping changes that would scale back species at risk protections and reduce its obligations to consult with First Nation on resource development within traditional territories. Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced the government’s proposed Bill 5, also known as the Protect Ontario […]
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Mushkegowuk communities at serious risk from flooding
Kashechewan and Fort Albany First Nations have declared states of emergency and are currently in the process of evacuating community members due to the rising threat from flooding. Kashechewan and Fort Albany First Nations, located along the lower parts of the Albany River, have dykes but the rising waters are reaching levels that are threatening […]
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Flood warning extended for Gogama, Mattagami First Nation areas – Timmins Today
May 02 2025 It’s now in place until May 8 The flood warning for the Gogama and Mattagami First Nation areas has been extended. The Ministry of Natural Resources announced today that the advisory is now in place until Thursday, May 8. “Residents in and around Minisinakwa Lake, including Gogama and Mattagami First Nation, should […]
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Oak Ridges Moraine Trail Strategy: A Path Towards Sustainable Tourism and Reconciliation on an Iconic Landscape
May 1, 2025: The Greenbelt Foundation and Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation (ORMF) are excited to announce the publication of the Oak Ridges Moraine Trail Strategy, which aims to enhance the ecological and tourism potential of the Oak Ridges Moraine Trail (ORMT). The Greenbelt Foundation and Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation (ORMF) are excited to announce the […]
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Flooding cuts off airport access in Kashechewan First Nation as evacuation continues – CBC
May 01, 2025 People with children asked to gather at a baseball diamond where they can be evacuated by helicopter Kashechewan First Nation, along northern Ontario’s James Bay Coast, has alerted all community members with children to make their way to a baseball diamond so they can be airlifted to the nearby Fort Albany First […]
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Community notice: Stay safe around water – Watershed Conditions Statement (Flood Watch) in effect
April 30, 2025 – The Ministry of Natural Resources – North Bay District is warning residents that a Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Watch is in effect until Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. The statement is in place due to the potential for flooding in the Upper Ottawa River/Mattawa area and Tomiko River […]
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Fort Albany joins Kashechewan in evacuation ahead of spring flooding in Ontario’s far north – CBC
Apr 30, 2025 First 185 people expected to be airlifted to Cochrane on Wednesday A second fly-in Cree community on Ontario’s James Bay Coast is now being evacuated with the rising risk of spring flooding. Fort Albany First Nation announced that the first 185 people are expected to be airlifted to Cochrane on Wednesday. “So […]
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