Treating water like a relative

By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO – Dr. Deb McGregor takes her traditional responsibilities to water very seriously. A citizen of Whitefish River First Nation, McGregor is...

Tikinaagan her research tool

By Greg Macdougall OTTAWA – Alexandra Nahwegahbow began her PhD studies at Carleton University in September, only three days after defending her Masters' thesis. Her...

Christian Island Christmas

Students at Christian Island Elementary School  celebrated the holiday season with their annual concert and class parties on the last day of school. Grades 2/3...

Santa’s helpers in Whitefish River

Students at Shawanosowe School in Whitefish River First Nation collected food and toys to help Santa in his Christmas deliveries.  Wesley McGregor and Raine  Assiniwe...

New award for First Nations books

TORONTO – First Nation Communities Read, in partnership with Periodical Marketers of Canada (PMC), is establishing a significant new book award. Beginning in 2014, creators...

Sharon honoured for storytelling

Freelance writer Sharon Weatherall receives a Debwewin Citations plaque from Maurice Switzer, director of communications for the Union of Ontario Indians. Weatherall was recognized for...