First Nations conference speakers stress importance of future generations while dealmaking
By Sam Laskaris CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION – Financial returns obviously play a key role when determining economic development success. But Chippewas of the...
The Nishnaabemwin Dictionary project: About a thousand words to go
By Mary Ann Corbiere This estimate is based mainly on terms from dictionary workshops held up to 2019, the last year I was able to...
Book Review: Ishkode: A Story of Fire
Reviewed by Alex Hebert As I write this review on Ishkode: A Story of Fire, hundreds of wildfires are burning across Canada. I think about...
Hundreds walk and gather for Every Child Matters in North Bay
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY — The North Bay waterfront was the site of a somber yet hopeful gathering for the Every Child Matters...
Wesley-Esquimaux calls for continued work on truth and reconciliation
By Rick Garrick CHIPPEWAS OF GEORGINA ISLAND FIRST NATION — Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation’s Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux stressed the amount of work Lakehead University...
First Nations leader provides details on reconciliation plans at Rama conference
By Sam Laskaris CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION – When it comes to corporate reconciliation, Myan Marcen-Gaudaur is regarded as a leader. But the Chippewas...
National gathering brings Indigenous midwives together in Thunder Bay
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Red Rock Indian Band’s Lana Ray highlighted Indigenous women’s leadership roles and health transformation during her presentation at the...