Alvin Fiddler to return as grand chief of Nishnawbe Aski Nation
Officials say Fiddler was the sole qualified candidate to throw his hat in the ring during a byelection to lead NAN, which represents 49 First Nation in northern Ontario.
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Two First Nations in Ontario to start environmental assessments in Ring of Fire
Marten Falls First Nation and Webequie First Nation announce next step in building road corridor linking First Nations to economic prosperity.
Philpott says NAN communities prepared but will be tested as virus confirmed in Sioux Lookout
Dr. Jane Philpott has returned to the hospital where she worked for 17 years before…
NDP turning to First Nations candidates in Northern Ontario
In northern Ontario the federal NDP are turning to First Nations candidates in an effort…
Sioux Lookout calls out for help to deal with mental health, addictions issues
Willow Fiddler APTN News Officials in a small town in northwestern Ontario say they’re in…
Data reveals close to 600 suicides in northern Ontario since the mid-1980s
Martha Troian APTN InvestigatesBrian Rae remembers his nephew, Dario Strang, as someone who was smart…
Suicide vigil in Toronto to continue until group sees concrete action from Ottawa
A small group of people have been holding a vigil for almost a month now in front of the office of Indigenous Affairs in Toronto.
Wapekeka child texted her friend ‘goodbye’ and then was gone
Wapekeka girl who died by suicide had therapy stopped early says official.
Donation drive for Attawapiskat taken the long road to get there
Annette Francis APTN National News A project of hope and kindness destined for the remote…