Wilfrid Laurier University Press author Allison Hargreaves wins Gabrielle Roy Prize
Waterloo (May 29, 2018)– Wilfrid Laurier University Press author Allison Hargreaves has won the 2017 Gabrielle Roy Prize (English section) for her book, Violence Against...
Strength in numbers and a name: strong registration numbers for new Indigenous specialization program
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY—Specialization is the key word as Cambrian College welcomes a revitalized Indigenous social service worker diploma to its program offerings this...
Nbisiing Secondary School students celebrate Arbour week
By Jennifer Driscoll NIPISSING FIRST NATION—The students at Nbisiing Secondary School on Nipissing First Nation celebrated Arbour Week with the help of Hydro One. Arbour...
Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief opposes Canada’s purchase of pipeline
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (May 29, 2018)— Grand Council Chief opposes the recent agreement-in-principle that the Government of Canada has reached in order to expand...
Sault College 2018 Convocation – media invitation
MEDIA INVITATION: SAULT COLLEGE 2018 CONVOCATION CEREMONIES Media is invited to attend Sault College’s 2018 convocation ceremonies. Graduates from a variety of programs will be recognized...
Ontario South girls hockey team wins silver at the 2018 Aboriginal Hockey Championships
By Sam Laskaris MEMBERTOU FIRST NATION – For the first time in the history of the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships, officials from the Little Native...
Namaygoosisagagun runner completes back-to-back races
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Namaygoosisagagun’s Natalie Paavola recently completed the Reebok Ragnar Chicago 200-mile relay race and the Fire Fighters Ten Mile Road Race in...
Nipissing First Nation strongly connected to their lake
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—"Nipissing First Nation are considered widely to be leaders in Indigenous fisheries." This from University of Toronto researcher Nicole...
Art Exhibition highlights how technology is enhancing First Nations education
By Kristin Grant TORONTO—First Nations students from remote and rural communities had access to field trips and exposure to guest speakers through technology made available...
First Indigenous surgeon Doctor Nadine Caron visits Sagamok
By Leslie Knibbs SAGAMOK ANISHNAWBEK—An invitation to attend the “Past, Present and Future Celebration” at the Multi Educational Centre on May 17 went out to...
Wiikwemkoong Water Walker delivers teachings on the sacredness of water
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Water Walker Josephine Mandamin emphasized the importance of continuing to raise awareness about water during the Biidaaban Healing Lodge Empowering Our...
‘Vote smart, vote strategically’ says Madahbee
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (May 22, 2018)— Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee is encouraging Anishinabek Nation citizens to vote in the upcoming June...
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg hand drummer and singer launches CD
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Biigtigong Nishnaabeg’s Beatrice Twance-Hynes honoured her father during the May 12 launch of her CD entitled Indian Chief’s Daughter, which features...
Anishinaabemowin focus of Anishinabek legal traditions sessions
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—A focus on more education for children about Anishinabek laws was one of the recommendations at the Revitalization of Anishinabek Nation...
Full house on opening night of Biinoojiinyag Gitgaanmiwaa (The Children’s Garden)
By Rick Garrick TORONTO—This year’s WeeFestival of Theatre and Culture for Early Years featured a 15-minute Ode’min performance to open the Biinoojiinyag Gitgaanmiwaa (The Children’s...