Laurentian University mini pow wow an opportunity to share and learn about Indigenous culture
By Rick Garrick SUDBURY — Laurentian University Indigenous Student Affairs Mini Pow Wow Head Dancers Melanie Roque and Paskwa Lightning enjoyed sharing their culture on...
Dream comes true for Fort William First Nation Elder
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — Fort William Elder Rita Fenton recalled how in 2012, she first dreamt about The Healing Place, which...
Nimosôm “my grandfather,” documentary premieres at the imagineNATIVE Film Festival
By Rick Garrick KEHEWIN CREE NATION — Nimosôm “my grandfather,” a short documentary that premiered at the imagineNATIVE Film Festival on Oct. 19, highlights the...
Retaining Anishinaabe language and culture under the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement key focus of virtual conference
By Rick Garrick ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY – Anishinaabemowin words associated with traditional tasks, a virtual reality Anishinaabemowin teaching tool and an Anishinaabemowin language nest were...
Incarceration rates are still increasing: is the criminal justice system, restorative justice, and Gladue working?
ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY— The Anishinabek Nation Legal Department continues to host its United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) Act virtual engagement...
Canada-New Zealand collaboration on Indigenous trade issues and inter-governmental a powerful catalyst for change
By Rick Garrick NEW ZEALAND — Waubetek Business Development Corporation’s Dawn Madahbee Leach shared Waubetek’s model with the Māori during a late August visit to...
Nipissing First Nation celebrates 34th Annual Traditional Pow Wow
By Kelly Anne Smith GARDEN VILLAGE— Nipissing First Nation 34th Annual Traditional Pow Wow, Nishnaabe Mshkiki Emiikshkaagyand "The Medicine that connects us all", welcomed crowds...
Treaty Gathering hears importance of renewal of relationship
By Kelly Anne Smith GARDEN VILLAGE — Nipissing First Nation and Dokis First Nation hosted the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850 Treaty Gathering 2022, themed...
Thousands of years of collective memories honoured in The Lake Nipissing Beading Project
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY — About 100 guests and participants from Nipissing First Nation, Dokis First Nation, Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation, and...
Fort William Historical Park’s Anishinaabe Keeshigun gathering focuses on giving youth a voice
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Presentations by three Fort William First Nation citizens on the Anishinabe Encampment, giving youth a voice and Water Walks...
Indigenous Tourism Ontario announces Weekend for Truth and Reconciliation event in Sault Ste. Marie this fall
AUNDECK OMNI-KANING (September 12, 2022) - ITO presents an impactful, educational, commemorative, and fun-filled weekend event in Sault Ste. Marie for the second annual National...
Sault College hosts annual pow wow
An Exciting day of Culture and Expression SAULT STE. MARIE, ON (September 8, 2022) – Sault College is excited to once again be hosting our...
Lake Nipissing Beading Project opens to public today
NORTH BAY (September 7, 2022) – Nipissing University is pleased to announce the public launch of the Lake Nipissing Beading Project (LNBP), a five-metre community-based reimagining...
Michipicoten First Nation celebrates with youth and Elders
By Rick Garrick MICHIPICOTEN — Michipicoten’s 24th Youth and Elders Gathering, held from July 25-29, was a success after two-plus years of the COVID-19 pandemic....
Fort Wiliam First Nation celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day with Grammy Awards nominated singing group
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM — The eight-time Grammy Awards nominated Black Lodge Singers were featured as the host drum at the National Indigenous Peoples...