BEAR ISLAND (Special) – In the span of a few weeks, two sisters from Temagami First Nation have been appointed to the Ontario court system.Holly Charyna, a former chief of Temagami First Nation and more recently its executive director, was named a justice of the peace last month.
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Walking for respect: Attawapiskat walkers heading to Ottawa
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter EARLTON — Just shy of a month into their journey on foot to Ottawa, a group of First Nation people from Attawapiskat representing Aboriginal communities along the James Bay coastline walked through Earlton to raise awareness of First Nation treaty rights.The name of the walk is called “Reclaiming
Improving access to services for aboriginal families
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – What prevents First Nation and Métis children and their families in Temiskaming from accessing services?And how can the barriers be overcome?More than 75 elders, family members and service providers met last year to discuss just that.The result is a framework designed to bridge cultural and