SweetGrass Band wins ‘Promising Group for 2014’ at bluegrass awards
By Mary Laronde ALDERVILLE FN – Chief JimBob Marsden’s bluegrass band, SweetGrass, has been named the “Promising Group for 2014” by the Central Canadian Bluegrass...
Dokis First Nation wins the 2014 pollution probe sustainability award
The Ontario Waterpower Association (OWA) is thrilled to congratulate Dokis First Nation and Hydromega Services Inc. for winning the 2014 Pollution Probe Sustainability Award. Established...
AEI student winner of the Skills Award for Aboriginal Youth
MUNSEE-DELAWARE – The Anishinabek Educational Institute would like to congratulate Shownoo Blackbird-Williams who is this year’s recipient of the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC)...
Morningstar Hospitality to feed thousands at the Pan Am and Parapan Am Games
By Barb Nahwegahbow RAMA FIRST NATION – Thessalon First Nation citizen Chris Trainor is expecting a lot of company next summer. Over a month-long period...
Toronto Maple Leafs join Team Blake
By Kelly Crawford SUDBURY – Crawford’s dream of meeting with Toronto Maple Leaf players came true as fundraising efforts continue to support his fight against...
Survey aims to identify gaps, help Aboriginal people better manage money
By Laura E. Young What do you know about money? And, more importantly, what don’t you know about money and making wise financial decisions? The...
Rotary Club donates hospital beds for Elders of Constance Lake
By Sophie Gagnon – Journal Le Nord CONSTANCE LAKE FIRST NATION – Kingston’s Rotary Club has offered to the Sunrise Elders Complex 21 hospital beds...
Chiefs of Ontario support events that recognize ‘Woman Abuse Prevention Month’
Toronto, ON – Ontario Regional Chief Stan Beardy encourages everyone to support campaigns happening across communities in Ontario this November including Woman Abuse Prevention Month...
Aboriginal Pavilion – the best of indigenous arts and culture
By Barb Nahwegahbow Over a hundred people gathered at Toronto’s Fort York on November 18 to celebrate the launch of the Aboriginal Pavilion. A 14-member...
Duo bring ‘Olympic journey’ message to Anishinabe-kwe
By Tony Jocko M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION – Women’s Team Canada hockey alumni Cheryl Pounder and Becky Kellar shared their teaching and talent over three days...
Rotarians build bridges through Honouring Indigenous People innovation
By Andre Morriseau Senior Manager, Awards and Communications - Canadian Council For Aboriginal Business(CCAB) Rotary has been making history and bringing the world closer together...
Just Move It event gets Dokis jumping
DOKIS FIRST NATION – The Dokis Health Centre held a North American Indigenous Games celebration on Oct. 29 by showcasing NAIG medal winners Trena Restoule...
Nigig Power Corporation signs agreement to own and operate Henvey Inlet Wind project
HENVEY INLET FIRST NATION – Nigig Power Corporation (wholly owned by Henvey Inlet First Nation) has signed an agreement with Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern...
Robbing Peter to pay Paul: How Canada stole from Aboriginal Schools and water plants
Aanii, hello. I am Chief Shining Turtle of the Sturgeon clan, of Whitefish River First Nation of the Anishinaabe, which is near Sudbury. I want...
New educational technology for First Nations youth
TORONTO - Aboriginal children in two Ontario First Nations have new learning tools thanks to a partnership between Vale and One Laptop per Child (OLPC)...