Robert Washburn

Conversations Towards Reconciliation

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Politics, Life and Journalism in Northumberland County

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Robert Washburn

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Jul 3, 2026

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Episodes

Special Episode: Alderville joins historic partnership between First Nations and OPG 03.07.2026

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 com...

Alderville Chief shares First Nations preparations for busy fall legislative push 19.06.2026

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 “natio...

Former Governor General, Alberta separation and the recent federal budget topics for Chief Simpson 22.05.2026

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 h...

Alderville Chief says both sides need to sit down to resolve concerns over RCMP spying 24.04.2026

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...

Alderville Chief says Alto High-Speed Rail fails to consult, plus main street overhaul 20.03.2026

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 sel...

Alderville purchases Grape Island, plus involved in landmark Indigenous-led nuclear assessment 20.02.2026

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...

Deadline quickly approaches for historic bill to remove discriminatory section of Indian Act, says Chief 23.01.2026

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 ch...

Pipelines, boil-water advisories and residential school denialism key topics at AFN assembly, says Chief 20.12.2025

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, poli...

Historic decision by Alderville band council major step in quest for Rice Lake personhood 21.11.2025

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 A...

Legal personhood for Rice Lake slowly gathering momentum, says Alderville Chief 28.10.2025

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 j...

Drug strategy key takeaway from major meeting for Alderville Chief 25.09.2025

Alderville First Nations Chief Taynar Simpson shares several items from the Assembly of First Nations’ Annual General Meeting The post Drug strategy key takeaway from major meeting for Alderville 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 Relations with Northumberland...

Alderville joins legal challenge by First Nations against legislation from provincial and federal government 22.08.2025

Alderville First Nation announced recently it is joining with others to launch a legal challenge to recent provincial The post Alderville joins legal challenge by First Nations against legislation from provincial and federal government appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Alderville Chief says provincial legislation violates treaty rights, plus band council elections Alderville chief o...

Alderville chief shares community reaction after ancestral remains discovered near Ontario Power Generation headquarters 11.07.2025

Alderville is one of four First Nations in mourning after ancestral remains were discovered during the excavation of The post Alderville chief shares community reaction after ancestral remains discovered near Ontario Power Generation headquarters appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Alderville Chief says provincial legislation violates treaty rights, plus band council elections Aldervi...

Alderville Chief says provincial legislation violates treaty rights, plus band council elections 21.06.2025

Alderville First Nations Chief Taynar Simpson expresses deep concerns with Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our The post Alderville Chief says provincial legislation violates treaty rights, plus band council elections appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Chief discusses major steps Alderville is taking towards self-determination in housing and band elections A wide range of to...

Alderville chief takes Rice Lake personhood efforts to United Nations 24.05.2025

    Alderville First Nations Chief Taynar Simpson advanced the cause of personhood for Rice Lake and the The post Alderville chief takes Rice Lake personhood efforts to United Nations appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Alderville chief appears before Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission hearing to voice concerns Personhood proposal for the Ganaraska River, plus details of the new $48.7...

A wide range of topics covered as Chief Simpson talks about the ice storm response in Alderville, politics and housing 27.04.2025

There is a lot to talk about in this episode. Alderville First Nations Chief Taynar Simpson says his The post A wide range of topics covered as Chief Simpson talks about the ice storm response in Alderville, politics and housing appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: New show provides insight into Indigenous community in Northumberland County and beyond Upcoming federal election and a wi...

Upcoming federal election and a wide range of issues discussed by Alderville chief 21.03.2025

This interview with Alderville Chief Taynar Simpson covers various topics, including technical issues, a settlement between Alderville and The post Upcoming federal election and a wide range of issues discussed by Alderville chief appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Potential tariffs by United States hold different challenges for Indigenous communities, Alderville chief explains Chief...

Potential tariffs by United States hold different challenges for Indigenous communities, Alderville chief explains 22.02.2025

Alderville Chief Taynar Simpson explores the technical issues, history, and implications of the Jay Treaty and the potential The post Potential tariffs by United States hold different challenges for Indigenous communities, Alderville chief explains appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: A conversation about the Alderville economy, plus the challenges of procurement policies New show prov...

Simpson joins delegation at nuclear safety hearing to express concerns about Darlington proposal 01.02.2025

The Darlington New Nuclear Project is a long-term plan to replace the old reactors to build new ones The post Simpson joins delegation at nuclear safety hearing to express concerns about Darlington proposal appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Personhood proposal for the Ganaraska River, plus details of the new $48.7 billion child welfare plan Chief discusses major steps Alderville is...

Assembly of First Nations recent meeting with Trudeau and other federal leaders critiqued by Alderville chief 21.12.2024

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appeared before the Assembly of First Nations at a special meeting on Dec. 5. The post Assembly of First Nations recent meeting with Trudeau and other federal leaders critiqued by Alderville chief appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Metis rights in Bill C-53 raises concerns for Alderville Chief, plus remembering former PM Brian Mulroney Relations with Nor...

Reflecting on the legacy of Murray Sinclair, plus rejecting the child welfare deal 06.12.2024

Alderville First Nations Chief Taynar Simpson reflects on Murray Sinclair’s legacy of contributions to Indigenous people in Alderville The post Reflecting on the legacy of Murray Sinclair, plus rejecting the child welfare deal appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Alderville chief’s reflections on Murray Sinclair’s contribution to community and country New show provides insight into Ind...

A conversation about the Alderville economy, plus the challenges of procurement policies 18.10.2024

The podcast: Alderville First Nations Chief Taynar Simpson discussed economic development in Alderville, including the diverse economy, the The post A conversation about the Alderville economy, plus the challenges of procurement policies appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Chief discusses major steps Alderville is taking towards self-determination in housing and band elections New sho...

Simpson calls on Ontario minister to return artifacts after years of poor storage and neglect 25.09.2024

The podcast: Boxes full of artifacts like arrowheads, tools, and other items are stacked up in a number The post Simpson calls on Ontario minister to return artifacts after years of poor storage and neglect appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Chief Simpson discusses fallout after revelations about Buffy St. Marie’s indigeneity New show provides insight into Indigenous community in Nor...

Alderville chief reflects on Anishinaabe of Upper Great Lakes’ recent settlement and shares two popular Alderville events 24.08.2024

The Anishinaabe of the upper Great Lakes won an important settlement recently. Alderville is part of the Anishinaabe The post Alderville chief reflects on Anishinaabe of Upper Great Lakes’ recent settlement and shares two popular Alderville events appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: Chief Simpson discusses fallout after revelations about Buffy St. Marie’s indigeneity Understanding tre...

Personhood proposal for the Ganaraska River, plus details of the new $48.7 billion child welfare plan 20.07.2024

Alderville First Nation Chief Taynar Simpson and Port Hope Mayor Olena Hankivsky are exploring the possibility of seeking The post Personhood proposal for the Ganaraska River, plus details of the new $48.7 billion child welfare plan appeared first on Consider This . Related posts: New show provides insight into Indigenous community in Northumberland County and beyond Access to medical care and rel...

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