Archive - Jun 26, 2008
Kashechewan First Nation give notice withdrawing from Nishnawbe Aski Police Services
June 26, 2008 - 10:22am | by brianbeatonKashechewan First Nation Chief and Council press release
June 25, 2008
Today, the Chief and Council of Kashechewan First Nation has served noticed to Nishnawbe Aski Police Service advising them that Kashechewan First Nation is pulling out of the current policing agreement. The Leadership has notified Nishnawbe Aski Police Service that it has given a 90 day grace period for the community to look at other options for policing.
Anishinabek Nation press releases and INAC minister's speech to assembly highlights progress across region
June 26, 2008 - 6:54am | by brianbeatonAnishinabek Nation press release
Anishinabek outlaw term 'aboriginal'
WHITEFISH RIVER FIRST NATION, ON,June 25 /CNW/ - Chiefs of the 42 member communities of the Anishinabek Nation have launched a campaign to eliminate the inappropriate use of the term "aboriginal".
During the annual Grand Council Assembly in this Manitoulin Island community, Chiefs endorsed a resolution that characterized the word as "another means of assimilation through the displacement of our First Nation-specific inherent and treaty rights."