Aroland First News Today

First Nations leaders in northern Ontario ramp up political pressure on the provincial and federal governments, warning at a news conference Wednesday that the only way mining projects can proceed in the mineral-rich Ring of Fire is with their participation as full partners. 

A relatively new grant program is supporting Indigenous families and communities across northern Ontario build food sovereignty and security in a time of growing food and gas prices.

People across northern Ontario were thrilled to find blueberry patches bursting with colour and rich, round berries this year, especially after a particularly bleak season in 2021. Meet three people who are reflecting on the blueberry as a cultural touchstone in northern Ontario.

Is a different state. i only lived, born and raised there, because why the others must be thrown down. the problem is when you get rid of those protections, and then you have people who are running around like it is the wild wild west. this is the fundamental problem. >> roland, i am not necessarily disagreeing with you, my friend. i am simply saying that the ruling from the court did not change estates abilities. -- >> i get it. >> we are sadly out of time. i have another question. you guys let...

Construction is now officially underway at the Greenstone Mine, just south of Geraldton, Ont.

Vaccination clinics for some northern First Nation members are facing delays. The Matawa Health Co-operative has immunized nearly 600 people from its nine First Nation communities so far against COVID-19. However, officials say they don’t know when they will be able to hold another clinic, adding that many people are still waiting for their shot. They’ve held clinics in Thunder Bay for Matawa members and in Aroland First Nation. The other eight Matawa communities are Eabametoong, Marten Fal...