Politics

Jan 06, 2021 0

First Nation communities will be prioritized for the COVID-19 vaccine

Indigenous people will be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccinations after the initial rollout of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is provided to long-term care home residents and staff and medical...

Nov 20, 2020 0

NAN Fall Chiefs Assembly held virtually

The lobster fishery in Nova Scotia, the evacuation of Neskantaga and the racist treatment of an Atikamekw Nation citizen in a Quebec hospital were highlighted at the Nishnawbe Aski Nation Chiefs...

Oct 16, 2020 0

Missanabie Cree settles land claim

Missanabie Cree First Nation recently concluded a negotiated settlement with the federal government over a Treaty Land Entitlement Claim for reserve land promised under Treaty No. 9 more than 110...

Apr 28, 2020 0

Patty Hajdu discusses increased COVID-19 risk for First Nations

Health Minister Patty Hajdu highlighted the risk for Indigenous people from the COVID-19 global pandemic due to underlying health conditions during a phone interview.

“This disease tends to...

Mar 03, 2020 0

MPP Sol Mamakwa speaks out on suicide issues

Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa re-emphasized his call for action on First Nations youth suicide in Ontario after more suicides were committed during the holiday season across Nishnawbe Aski Nation...