July 5, 2025

Indigenous People

Alderville Chief says provincial legislation violates treaty rights, plus band council elections Alderville First Nations Chief Taynar Simpson at Queen's Park
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Alderville Chief says provincial legislation violates treaty rights, plus band council elections

Robert Washburn June 21, 2025
Alderville First Nations Chief Taynar Simpson expresses deep concerns with Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing...
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Assembly of First Nations recent meeting with Trudeau and other federal leaders critiqued by Alderville chief TRUDEAU AFN
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Assembly of First Nations recent meeting with Trudeau and other federal leaders critiqued by Alderville chief

Robert Washburn December 21, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appeared before the Assembly of First Nations at a special meeting on Dec....
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A conversation about the Alderville economy, plus the challenges of procurement policies EMPIRE BAKERY ROSENEATH 800X600
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A conversation about the Alderville economy, plus the challenges of procurement policies

Robert Washburn October 18, 2024
The podcast: Alderville First Nations Chief Taynar Simpson discussed economic development in Alderville, including the diverse economy,...
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Chief discusses major steps Alderville is taking towards self-determination in housing and band elections Alderville band council 2024
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Chief discusses major steps Alderville is taking towards self-determination in housing and band elections

Robert Washburn May 25, 2024
The show: Alderville First Nations are taking several significant steps to empower them in critical areas. There...
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Metis rights in Bill C-53 raises concerns for Alderville Chief, plus remembering former PM Brian Mulroney Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Cassidy Caron, president of the Métis National Council
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Metis rights in Bill C-53 raises concerns for Alderville Chief, plus remembering former PM Brian Mulroney

Robert Washburn March 23, 2024
Legislation aimed at providing Metis people the same rights for self-governance returned to the House of Commons...
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Access to medical care and relations with the federal Conservatives are discussed with Alderville Chief Former Cree Grand Chief Matthew Mukash
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Access to medical care and relations with the federal Conservatives are discussed with Alderville Chief

Robert Washburn February 24, 2024
  Access to medical treatment for Indigenous people living in the far north is a challenge. In...
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