AWARE News Network Here in Simcoe County, the fight to stop Dump Site 41 marked a major move forward in relations between first peoples and non-indigenous residents, after women from Chimnissing (Beausoleil First Nation) took the lead in protecting the water and the land. Members of other nations als...
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from CPTnet The Christian Peacemaker Aboriginal Justice Team has undergone a transition to a new team name, after much deliberation and discussion. Although the mandate and vision for the team remains the same, the name change represents an effort to maintain currency within Indigenous movements for ...
By Ian McInroy Barrie Examiner SPRINGWATER TWP. — A ceremonial Anishinaabe teepee in Springwater Provincial Park north of Barrie was destroyed by vandals over the weekend. Huronia West OPP and Springwater Township firefighters were called to the park at approximately 7 p.m. on Sunday after learning t...
from Beth Brass Elson (Wabiska Myiingan) We will be having a Pot Luck Dinner on Saturday, May 23rd 2015 at 5:00 pm at Camp Nibi / Springwater Park at the main pavilion. It has been a long time since we had a Pot Luck at Nibi so I am hoping all who came and stayed and those […]...
Updated Route for Migration Water Walk Letter from Josephine Mandamin Lead Waterwalker Dear Supporters: Please send this to whomever can respond to my request. Once again, I am approaching people to assist us with the rental of a van for approximately 2 months. I am hopeful that you can recognize th...
Traditional Ceremony taking place despite Threats and Intimidation from Police and Industry Grassy Narrows Support news release Highway 671, Ontario—Today at 1pm, the Grassy Narrows Women’s Drum Group will be hosting a traditional Anishinaabe Water Ceremony near the CN Mainline at Mile 106 near High...
AWARE Simcoe is saddened by the passing of Beverly Mixemong who, with her son James, was an important member of the Site 41 community. Obituary Mixemong, Beverly (Gogho koh kwe of the Loon Clan) passed away at home on Saturday April 4th, 2015 in her 57th year. Beloved wife of Roger Marchand. Loving m...
Groups call on Wynne to withdraw 10-year clearcut logging plan News release from 16 organizations In a joint statement issued today, 16 social justice organizations, faith groups, trade unions, and environmental organizations are calling on Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne to immediately withdraw the p...
By Scott Woodhouse Wasaga Sun Blake Russell loves to rap and sing and wants to get into the music business. Brandon Howden is so into snowboarding, he’s built his own terrain park in his back yard. Their interests may be divergent, but both young men are hoping to be paired with a local mentor who ca...
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