Archive - May 24, 2008
First Nations coming together at four day camp at Queen's Park leading to National Day of Action
May 24, 2008 - 7:56am | by brianbeatonGrassy Narrows First Nation members and their supporters began walking from their community in northwestern Ontario to protest provincial and corporate destruction of their forests on their traditional lands. They will be arriving at Queen's Park on Monday to be part of the four day camp at Queen's Park.
New Ogichidaa of Treaty #3 is Diane Kelly from Ongiaming First Nation
May 24, 2008 - 7:36am | by brianbeatonDiane Kelly of Onigaming First Nation near Fort Frances was elected this past week as Grand Chief for Treaty # 3. She is the first woman elected to this position.
From Kenora Daily Miner and News
New grand chief inaugurated
By Mike Aiken - May 23, 2008
Less than 24 hours after she was selected, Treaty 3 Grand Chief Diane Kelly was back at the roundhouse on Powwow Island for her inauguration.