First Nation Librarians strategize best service despite low funding
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY — The 2023 Maanjidiwaad Annual Meeting of First Nation Public Libraries in Ontario (formerly called Spring Gathering) was held...
Anishinabek students awarded lucrative scholarships honouring former Alderville chief
By Sam Laskaris ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY - Three Anishinabek students are among the half-dozen Indigenous post-secondary school students that have been awarded $10,000 each via...
Beausoleil First Nation citizen recipient Canada Post’s 2022 Awards for Indigenous Students
By Rick Garrick TORONTO — Beausoleil’s Chett Monague was recently recognized as one of 25 winners of Canada Post’s 2022 Awards for Indigenous Students for...
Nipissing University consults on new treaty for Indigenous students
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY — Wearing an NHL Chicago Blackhawks knit sweater, Maurice Switzer talked not of appropriated sports icons but of the...
Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief joins panel on Indigenous governance during student-led conference
By Laura Mayer KINGSTON – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe participated in a plenary panel on Indigenous governance with Wahkohtowin Law and Governance...
Indigenous youth summit opening doors
By PJ Wilson DOKIS FIRST NATION - Indigenous youth have a lot to offer in the discussion on economic reconciliation. And they will have two...
Biiwaabko Nimosh: Taking us places
By Walter Quinlan WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY — Could someone from Wikwemikong High School work at NASA? "Yes, of course, for sure!" replied NASA mechanical engineer...
Anishinabek panellists share knowledge during Lakehead University’s Languages, Land and Sovereignties/Revitalizing Indigenous Legal Orders conference
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Fort William Councillor Michele Solomon, York University assistant professor Alan Corbiere, and Indigenous lawyer Tracey O’Donnell recently shared their...
Fort William First Nation relaunches Anishinaabemowin Program
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM — Fort William First Nation relaunched its Anishinaabemowin Program featuring Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug Elder Laura Calmwind on Jan. 18 after the...
Red Rock Indian Band’s Sara Kae (Kanutski) performs with the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — The Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra’s (TBSO) Rise with Sara Kae (Kanutski) concert was a hit on the first evening...
Lakehead University’s hosts Indigenous Student Services Centre Winter Feast
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Fort William Elder Sheila Decorte enjoyed sharing teachings, stories, and songs during Lakehead University’s Indigenous Student Services Centre Winter...
Georgian College’s Community and Justice Services program offers unique Indigenous Justice course
Content courtesy of Orillia Matters Responding to the over-representation of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples in custody ORILLIA - Georgian College (Georgian) offers more...
Fort William First Nation Niigaanaabda Education Program welcomes new adult education teacher
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM — Fort William’s Niigaanaabda Education Program for adult learners to complete high school credits for their Ontario Secondary School Diploma...
Sault College offers innovative skin and wound micro-credentials for healthcare professionals
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON (January 18, 2023) – Healthcare professionals interested in a unique professional development opportunity focused on skin and wound care are encouraged...
Nipissing First Nation Anishinaabekwe brings compassionate knowledge and healing in a pandemic world
NIPISSING FIRST NATION — Michèle J. Chrétien, Shawanoong Noongoose Kwe (Southern Star Woman), attended an in-person graduation ceremony on Oct. 27 and was honoured as...