Conversations Towards Reconciliation
Conversations Towards Reconciliation
Robert Washburn
Politics, Life and Journalism in Northumberland County
Special Episode: Alderville joins historic partnership between First Nations and OPG
Alderville Chief Taynar Simpson of Alderville First Nation discusses a historic partnership with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and The post Special Episode: Alderville joins historic partnership between First Nations and OPG appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Aldervile joins Williams Treaty First Nations signing historic deal with Ontario Power Generation Alderville chief shares community reaction after ancestral remains discovered near Ontario Power Generation headquarters New show provides insight into Indigenous community in Northumberland County and beyond
Jul 3
26 min
Alderville Chief shares First Nations preparations for busy fall legislative push
Several major initiatives were advanced during a recent meeting of the Union of Ontario Indians in Thunder Bay, The post Alderville Chief shares First Nations preparations for busy fall legislative push appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Alderville chief one of Indigenous leaders to meet with Premier Ford over Bill 5 Alderville First Nation Chief seeks consultations on federal “nation building projects” Alderville Chief says provincial legislation violates treaty rights, plus band council elections
Jun 19
32 min
Former Governor General, Alberta separation and the recent federal budget topics for Chief Simpson
In this show, Alderville Chief Taynar Simpson discussed Governor General Mary Simon’s tenure, praising her for bringing Indigenous The post Former Governor General, Alberta separation and the recent federal budget topics for Chief Simpson appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: A wide range of topics covered as Chief Simpson talks about the ice storm response in Alderville, politics and housing Chief Simpson discusses fallout after revelations about Buffy St. Marie’s indigeneity Alderville First Nation Chief explores more avenues to tackle opioid addictions, use and trafficking
May 22
35 min
Alderville Chief says both sides need to sit down to resolve concerns over RCMP spying
Chief Taynar Simpson says some face-to-face meetings between the First Nations community and the law enforcement community are The post Alderville Chief says both sides need to sit down to resolve concerns over RCMP spying appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Deadline quickly approaches for historic bill to remove discriminatory section of Indian Act, says Chief A wide range of topics covered as Chief Simpson talks about the ice storm response in Alderville, politics and housing Upcoming federal election and a wide range of issues discussed by Alderville chief
Apr 24
40 min
Alderville Chief says Alto High-Speed Rail fails to consult, plus main street overhaul
Alderville First Nations Chief Simpson says the Alto High Speed Rail project is a concern due to a The post Alderville Chief says Alto High-Speed Rail fails to consult, plus main street overhaul appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Trent Hills mayor angry over high-speed rail proposed route through major swath of municipality Chief discusses major steps Alderville is taking towards self-determination in housing and band elections Tragic death leads to debate about opioids within Alderville community, says chief
Mar 20
29 min
Alderville purchases Grape Island, plus involved in landmark Indigenous-led nuclear assessment
Alderville First Nations Chief Taynar Simpson shares details about the recent purchase of Grape Island. The historically significant The post Alderville purchases Grape Island, plus involved in landmark Indigenous-led nuclear assessment appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Alderville joins legal challenge by First Nations against legislation from provincial and federal government Chief discusses major steps Alderville is taking towards self-determination in housing and band elections Simpson re-elected chief in Alderville, along with new council
Feb 20
35 min
Deadline quickly approaches for historic bill to remove discriminatory section of Indian Act, says Chief
The Canadian government has until April 30 to pass legislation to remove discriminatory sections of the Indian Act The post Deadline quickly approaches for historic bill to remove discriminatory section of Indian Act, says Chief appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Alderville joins legal challenge by First Nations against legislation from provincial and federal government Alderville chief one of Indigenous leaders to meet with Premier Ford over Bill 5 New show provides insight into Indigenous community in Northumberland County and beyond
Jan 23
28 min
Pipelines, boil-water advisories and residential school denialism key topics at AFN assembly, says Chief
In this episode, Chief Taynar Simpson discusses the Memorandum of Understanding between the federal government and Alberta, expressing The post Pipelines, boil-water advisories and residential school denialism key topics at AFN assembly, says Chief appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: A wide range of topics covered as Chief Simpson talks about the ice storm response in Alderville, politics and housing Alderville Chief says provincial legislation violates treaty rights, plus band council elections Alderville chief takes Rice Lake personhood efforts to United Nations
Dec 20, 2025
26 min
Historic decision by Alderville band council major step in quest for Rice Lake personhood
Earlier this week, the Alderville Band Council made a landmark decision. It may be one of the most The post Historic decision by Alderville band council major step in quest for Rice Lake personhood appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Alderville band council takes historic step towards personhood for Rice Lake, says chief Legal personhood for Rice Lake slowly gathering momentum, says Alderville Chief Alderville chief takes Rice Lake personhood efforts to United Nations
Nov 21, 2025
31 min
Legal personhood for Rice Lake slowly gathering momentum, says Alderville Chief
Legal personhood for Rice Lake and the Ganaraska River gathered momentum over the past month. In this interview, The post Legal personhood for Rice Lake slowly gathering momentum, says Alderville Chief appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Alderville chief takes Rice Lake personhood efforts to United Nations Drug strategy key takeaway from major meeting for Alderville Chief Alderville joins legal challenge by First Nations against legislation from provincial and federal government
Oct 28, 2025
37 min
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