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Kashechewan faces crisis after water failure prompts evacuation; leaders call for urgent relocation.

NAN urges compassion for Kashechewan evacuees displaced in Niagara Falls

NNL Digital News Update - June 29, 2026

Neskantaga FN Water, before evacuation and after evacuation .. you see it’s not impossible to get clean water .. there’s just a lack of will - Neskantaga Chief Moonias

Assembly of First Nations National Chief Says Federal Government’s Clean Water Legislation Must Be Improved through Engagement with First Nations

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Anishinabek Nation statement on newly introduced federal water legislation

Under the Northern Sky

Under The Northern Sky ‘Celebrating Graduates In Attawapiskat’

Thunder Bay Police Service

Ostberg-Beardy family rejects SIU correction in Jenna Ostberg death investigation

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NWAC Raises Concerns over Greyhound Service Suspension

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Derek Fox

NAN Asks Ford Government to Reaffirm Commitment to Reconciliation

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Lakota Perreault tests his skill at the Canadian Army obstacle course at the Staal Foundation Open.

Canadian Armed Forces Indigenous Summer Programs offer career opportunities

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Biidaaban Healing Lodge Empowering Our Nation Conference 2018

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Junior Canadian Rangers react to a sharp turn in boat during water training.

Camp Loon will teach life skills to Junior Canadian Rangers

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North Caribou Lake FN Youth - Photo Supplied

Mentoring Program Launched in North Caribou Lake First Nation

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Child Welfare on MMIWG Released

MMIWG National Inquiry Lawyer Resigns

NetNewsLedger - July 2, 2018 0

Jason Thompson of Superior Strategies talking Indigenous Business and the paradigm shift happening in Northern Ontario

Talking Indigenous Business with Jason Thompson

James Murray - July 2, 2018 0

Greenstone Gold

Greenstone Gold and Long Lake #58 Sign Long-Term Relationship Agreement

NetNewsLedger - July 1, 2018 0

Creating jobs and opportunity in this First Nation business venture

Joint Venture Agreement by First Nations Sets Path for Success

NetNewsLedger - June 30, 2018 0

Newly Elected Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald with Minister Bennett

Historic Day Celebrated as First Woman Elected Ontario Regional Chief

Amanda Perreault - June 29, 2018 0

MANITOU API – ANISHINABE TRADITIONAL TERRITORY -- On June 27, young men from a number of Manitoba First Nations began fasting with no food or water. With the blessing and sanction of their elders, and after being prepared through an ancient sweat lodge ceremony of purification and cleansing, they entered into the sacred site at Manitou Api on Wednesday. Located within the Whiteshell Provincial Park in Manitoba, and from whence the province gets its name, Manitou Api means "Where the Great Spirit Sat" in the Anishinabe language. The young men have been at the sacred site now for two days and two nights, in the sweltering heat, in fasting lodges they constructed themselves out of willow poles. Their mission - to seek vision and direction for the people. Last night the lightning and thunder came, along with high winds, and the rain has been falling steadily this morning. The vision quest has for thousands of years been the rite of passage to manhood for young Indigenous boys following their traditional way of life. Boys become men by being initiated by woman in a process that was started by their own mothers – and now, by going to the land, to Mother Earth, the first woman, the first mother, and the source of life for us all. There they reach out in humbleness to the Great Spirit - the highest power of all - to bring them a vision or dream that will help guide them; that will bring meaning and purpose to their life as men. Without a vision a boy never enters manhood. He remains immature, uninitiated, without a vision. The elders say that many men today are still boys. They argue, lack value and reverence, and they play with life. They are missing the deep-seated passion that drives a man to follow the responsibilities of fulfilling his purpose on Earth. This vision quest is different. It is bigger than a vision quest for one man to know himself. It is for the nation – for all of us. Inspired by a call made by the elders of their First Nations, these young men responded to the great challenge of seeking a way forward not just for themselves as individuals, but for all people. The old ones who have gone through this tell us that it is much harder to fast when you are doing it for your people; the struggle is greater, as you carry the burden of your people in the journey. It is not a mission for the faint of heart, and only the strong make it through. These young men are the strong ones. They have come forward as our men leaders of tomorrow. We are supporting them now through our thoughts and prayers, and preparing for their arrival on Sunday July 1, when they emerge from the sacred site at first light. They will journey first thing in the morning to the Turtle Lodge in Sagkeeng First Nation, where they will enter back into the sweat lodge, and be given a special soup made from the heart of the moose. All are welcome to join us in welcoming them back on Sunday morning at the Turtle Lodge, with a breakfast feast and ceremony of honour, to acknowledge them for their great sacrifice on all our behalf. All are invited to bring a dish to share for the morning feast, and any gifts for the young men.

Seeking direction from the heart of the land

Amanda Perreault - June 29, 2018 0

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