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Northern Ontario First Nations group releases report to challenge Métis claims to the region
A new report commissioned by the Wabun Tribal Council says there is no historical evidence of Métis communities on their ...
Ontario First Nations say they’ll resurrect ‘Idle No More’ movement over twin ‘C’ bills
ONTARIO—Nine First Nations in Ontario have filed a joint legal application in Ontario’s Superior Court seeking to strike down two recently passed laws—one federal and one provincial—that they say viol ...
Ontario children hospitalized after consuming cannabis edibles in Sagamok First Nation
Two children under the age of five were hospitalized after consuming cannabis edibles in Sagamok First Nation. A 45-year-old ...
3-year study to help First Nations in Ontario's far north adapt to climate change
Indigenous communities in Ontario’s far north are participating in a three-year study to understand the impacts of climate ...
Ford says he’ll accommodate First Nations who want ‘a little more consultation’ on Bill 5
Canada's premiers met with leaders from the Assembly of First Nations, the Métis National Council and the Native Women's ...
Ontario court clears path for First Nations’ land claim over Anicinabe Park
A group of northwestern Ontario First Nations can proceed with their legal attempt to reclaim Anicinabe Park after a ruling ...
Police shooting leaves man dead on First Nation in Ontario
One man is dead and Ontario’s police watchdog is investigating following a police shooting on an Ontario First Nation.
The Canadian Press on MSN2d
No consensus among First Nations after meeting with premiers about major projects
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak struck a positive tone after the meeting, where the premiers ...
The Canadian Press on MSN5d
First Nations to launch legal challenge against Ontario, federal bills 5 and C-5
Lawyers representing nine Ontario First Nations say they are launching a constitutional challenge against provincial and ...