From North Bay Nugget.ca

Madahbee acclaimed

June 6, 2012

SHEGUIANDAH, FN -- Patrick Madahbee accepted his acclamation to a second consecutive term as Grand Council Chief at the opening of the annual general assembly of Anishinabek Nation chiefs Tuesday.

I've still got fight in me," Madahbee told leaders of 39 Anishinabek First Nations. Madahbee, former chief of Aundeck Omni Kaning, was also elected Grand Council Chief in 1980.

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ACCOUNTING OFFICER, Sioux Lookout 

What a special day it is for First Nation students that make the choice to stay in their home communities to complete their High School program and finally see their dream realized!

There are 10 students graduating with their Grade 12 diploma this year from the Keewaytinook Internet High School (http://kihs.knet.ca).

These students have all made the choice to remain in their home communities to be with their families and do the work required to successfully complete their High School course requirements!

From Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal

From Winnipeg Free Press 

Bill overhauls Indian Act - Tory backbencher introduces law

By: Mia Rabson - June 5, 2012

OTTAWA -- A Conservative backbencher from Saskatchewan introduced a bill Monday that could eventually replace the Indian Act.

Keewaytinook Okimakanak Employment Opportunity

Health Secretary

COO Press Release

First Nations in Ontario to be impacted by social assistance cuts

TORONTO, June 4, 2012 /CNW/ - Proposed changes to social assistance funding in the 2012 Ontario budget will cause First Nation communities to slide further into cycles of poverty and dependency, and First Nation Leadership in Ontario are demanding action before it's too late.

From Kenora Daily Miner and News  

River Run flows to Toronto: Impacts of mercury poison at Grassy Narrows First Nation not recognized by government

By Jon Thompson - June 4, 2012