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...
First Nations teen wins provincial accolade for poem about late cousin
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – What started off as a high school assignment blossomed into some provincial recognition for an Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation...
UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service launches new community-inspired Strategic Plan
Results-based plan sets six priorities for community safety and culturally informed policing M’CHIGEENG (October 1, 2026 ) — UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service (UCCM APS) has...
Historic partnership establishes region’s first Indigenous protected area at Echo Lake
Garden River First Nation, Central Algoma Land Trust, and Ontario Nature partner to protect nearly 1,000 acres of wilderness, establishing the region’s first Indigenous Protected...
AOPFN, OMNR and Golden Lake Properties Association partner on Walleye Restocking Initiative
ALGONQUINS OF PIKWÀKANAGÀN FIRST NATION (September 28, 2026) — The Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation (AOPFN), in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources...
Fort William First Nation gathers to celebrate recovery and support community
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — Fort William First Nation’s Recovery Day gathering included a Mini Addiction/Mental Health Fair, message wall, traditional feast,...
Students and community embrace 2026 Welcome Pow Wow
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY — The 21st Annual Welcome Pow Wow took place on September 18 at North Bay’s Education Centre, hosted by...