Serpent River First Nation breaks ground for new housing development
By Leslie Knibbs ELLIOT LAKE – Despite the early chill in the air, many people came out to attend the groundbreaking ceremony in Elliot Lake...
The Bannock Lady on the move due to rent increase
By Rick Garrick MURILLO — The Bannock Lady, Jeannette Posine, has closed her shop in Thunder Bay’s Intercity Shopping Centre (ISC) due to an increase...
Beausoleil First Nation celebrates launch of new state-of-the-art ferry
By Rick Garrick BEAUSOLEIL FIRST NATION — Beausoleil celebrated the launch of its new custom-built state-of-the-art ferry, the Niigaan Enaazhek, with a launch ceremony and...
Details of canoe building program shared at Chiefs of Ontario wellness conference
By Sam Laskaris, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com Sylvia Plain is a firm believer in mixing things up a bit. Besides being a veteran policy analyst,...
Anishinaabe citizens honoured at Evening of Excellence
CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION – Friends, family, and colleagues gathered at Casino Rama in Chippewas of Rama First Nation on August 28, for the...
Lindsay Happyjack Smoke inspects and protects her way to King’s Medal
By Kelly Anne Smith ALDERVILLE FIRST NATION—A stand-out employee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has been recognized with the King Charles III Coronation...
TEK Elders hold demonstration against Glyphosate spraying
By Leslie Knibbs SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION – The Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) group held a two-hour direct-action protest rally against the spraying of glyphosate...
Toronto wellness conference includes Wiikwemkoong couple who battled addictions
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – A couple from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory that has overcome their addictions are now assisting others and were featured at a...
Book review: Rabbit Chase
Reviewed by Karl Hele Rabbit Chase is a wonderfully illustrated graphic novel for pre-teens. Loosely based on Alice in Wonderland, it follows Aimée’s adventure during...
Water Walkers continue to honour Nibi
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Fort William Elder Sheila DeCorte and the For the Love of the Rivers 2.0 (2022-2025) Water Walkers recently completed...
Book review: Stored in the Bones: Safeguarding Indigenous Living Heritages
Reviewed by Karl Hele Stored in the Bones: Safeguarding Indigenous Living Heritages is an informative and fascinating study that advocates utilizing the concept of intangible...
Anishinaabe Keeshigun celebrates First Nations culture
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Fort William Historical Park’s (FWHP) Anishinaabe Keeshigun celebration featured a range of hands-on activities and demonstrations, as well as...
Wakely discusses career and provides inspiration at Curve Lake First Nation event
By Sam Laskaris CURVE LAKE FIRST NATION – Dalyn Wakely believes the support he receives from his community has played a crucial role in his...
Niibing Tribal Tours sees expansion
By Rick Garrick NEEBING — Red Rock Indian Band’s Cindy Crowe recently added 13 cabins to her Niibing Tribal Tours business, located in the Municipality...
Laurentian University and Cambrian College empower Indigenous youth in STEM and mining
OYEP Sudbury experience welcomes youth from Timiskaming, Attawapiskat, Moose Cree, Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory, and other communities across Northern Ontario SUDBURY (August 7, 2025)—The Goodman School of...