CHERYLE SNACHE 2012 - LEADERSHIP WITH VISION Aaniin. My name is Cheryle Snache and I am running for the responsibility of the position of ...

Remuneration of Elected Officials in First Nations Communities

Average councilor salary only $31,000 a year | Windspeaker - AMMSA: Indigenous news, issues and culture.

First Nations: The Casino Rama Revenue Agreement

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 Nomination Night July 20, 2112 6:00 p.m. to 9:00.pm. Candidates Night Aug 16 2012 6:00 p.m. start Election Aug31. 2012 All meetings at the ...

First Nations contributed | Column | Opinion | Barrie Examiner

Declaration of Independence - Text Transcript

I remember as a boy said old Sam Snake , living in my father's wigwam. It was sixteen feet across, and covered with sheets of  birch bar...

First Nations Day opens minds | Column | Opinion | Orillia Packet and Times

Our home on Native land – Briarpatch Magazine

CFNE - Cultural Foundation Native Expressions - URGENT MEMO TO ALL NATIONS: PLEASE STOP ALL LAND CLAIM NEGOTIATIONS AND REFUSE TAXATION IMME...

Sunrise ceremony marks National Aboriginal Day - Updated News

Seeking change, Aboriginal people turn to Human Rights law

I have had a few members talk about the Finance meeting the other night, Which gave no new info. When they talk about the money they just th...

Bill C-38 is a serious breach of duties and obligations of the Crown towards the First Nations

EcoSchools recognized - The Orillia Packet & Times - Ontario, CA

 I think if people knew what life was going to be like they would have voted no for the Casino, Seem 's like we just keep giving more fo...

Finance Meeting. Rama Hall June 14th ,  Dinner 5:30 p.m. 6:15 Meeting  Indian Card required Be there find out where are money is going or sh...

The word protocol  should not be used in a failing corporations , Just saying .  I'm truly sick of here that word when every you have to...

Members of the Makwa First Nation upset after salaries of chief, councillors revealed

Question's that were sent on May 16, 2012 on the Parking Lot. 1. Has  the  land been designated commercial, or is it still zoned residen...

CottageCountryNow Article: Wasauksing hosts annual water walk

Blanket Exercise focuses on First Nation water crisis - The Orillia Packet & Times - Ontario, CA

In our culture the women take care of the water,  as native people are culture there is noting more important to us then the land. Are whole...

Rama rolls dice with video for OLGC - The Orillia Packet & Times - Ontario, CA

Blessing planted on Notre Dame’s new spiritual garden - The Orillia Packet & Times - Ontario, CA

In this months Ojibway Times the employee parking lot was mention saying while there was no Master plan to be shared yet, when one is ready ...

I wonder what Chief Clarence Louie  of the Osoyoos Band thought as he was given a tour of Rama . One of the most success full Bands in Canad...

Members of the Makwa First Nation upset after salaries of chief, councillors revealed

 When you are elected to be A chief or a councilor its your job to talk to the people even tho  you may not want to or like them or don,t ag...

Three years of funding a boon to Lake Country - The Orillia Packet & Times - Ontario, CA

Iam very much into the environmental issues here and around the world. I join groups i write letters, sign pet ions lobby the different gove...

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Natives take stand - The Orillia Packet & Times - Ontario, CA

I will say it loud and clear most people do not want a Parking lot in the center of our community the 4 corners . Most likely Toronto or tha...

New vote to be held on land claim - The Orillia Packet & Times - Ontario, CA

Well i guess we have to wait until the Chief can have the media there to find out how the vote went on the claim well we all ready  no what ...

Why First Nations cling to their reserves

What needs to happen is the members have some in put on the pow wow period , I thought every one like black river and were glad it was out s...

First Nations voting on land claim Saturday - The Orillia Packet & Times - Ontario, CA

Rama First Nation lays off workers - The Barrie Examiner - Ontario, CA

 It feels bad out there right now, with the jobs that have been eliminated  based on the needs of our First Nation at least that is accordin...

First Nations will balk at Harper's private property plans, Atleo warns | CanadianBusiness.com

I don't work in the community, I don't hear the ins and outs and everyday rumblings, but I did hear that the layoffs have begun. I...

First Nations youth identify struggles, hope for the future

 In the past Band minute,s were posted in our Band Office . That way we could see who was doing what and who voted on the different motions....

Senate committee approves First Nations election bill

According to oral tradition the Ojbways and other Algonquin speakers were originally settled up and down the East  Coast . Those who do not ...

Chief & Council, Re: Coldwater Narrows Trust Agreement We have carefully examined the trust documents in the package and we do not agr...

On Prophecies and the New Age: Elder Dave Courchene Discusses the Way Forward

I hope people show up for the meetings on Our trust as i no we all said hand off Chief and Council, sure dose, not look that way to me.

At the meeting another issue was asked about and that was Chief Island formally know as Yellow head island, and the amount if boats around t...

Last nights meeting on are finances does,nt surprise me any. If they don,t get the  YOUR treaty money. I don't no what would happen With...

Band governance: Refreshing reformer | The Chronicle Herald

What a nice sunny morning thanks to the creator for such a beauty day, Well i have my coffee iam thinking about many people that have gone, ...

Its bad enough that the government is keeping an eye on First nation ,but here in Rama the amount of cameras every where really gets to some...

Economic opportunities floated at seminar - The Orillia Packet & Times - Ontario, CA

I can,t believe the red tape people have to go through to get any kind of help  from the Band . More and more Indian Affairs has stop paying...

 Finance Meeting at the Chippewas  of  Rama  Hall  March 8 ,2012  Thurs. supper 5:15 Meeting 6:00

Remains of the fishing station and the fish weirs of the Hurons at the Narrows. The position of the old weirs is north of the old railway br...

First Nations and financial literacy - Canada News - Castanet.net

Jurors and the 7 Grandfathers teachings - The Orillia Packet & Times - Ontario, CA

On Sat. June 27. 1959 commencing at 3 pm. ceremonies in connection with the unveiling if an historical plaque will take place in Couchiching...

Racism part of justice system - The Orillia Packet & Times - Ontario, CA

I get that if you work for the Chippewas of  Rama you can,t talk about  Rama in any way and that you fear for your jobs. I hope that changes...

Ok what started out as was a conversation about a News  letter has led to a lot of comments about culture,I would like to see more done, but...

I spoke with an employee at the UOI yesterday who brought me up to speed so I wish to share bits of that conversation with you, the blog rea...

How do people feel about not being a member of the Union Of  Ontario Indians i my self think its time that we forgive and join again , i thi...

 I think are own news letter is a great idea, iam in .I grew up with a father who was a writer and he all  ways       said the pen is mighty...

ANISHINABEK NATION | First Nations pay steep price for rights abuses in Canada: Madahbee

Rama grows by leaps and bounds; Census shows population increased to 846 from 597 in five years - The Orillia Packet & Times - Ontario, ...

Dismantle reserves and integrate First Nations

 I have in all my life never  seen a place run like the Chippewas of Rama, There is so much that we are not allowed to know. Makes me wonder...

robert   furlonger General Manager, Economic Development at Chippewas of Rama First Nation Ontario, Canada   Retail Current General Manage...