First Nations CEO discusses loans program at Toronto conference
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – First Nations are playing a significant role for various mineral exploration and mining projects in their territories. Kristan Straub, a...
Author’s inner superhero shines in The Unbeatable Sonya Ballantyne
By Kelly Anne Smith ROSEAU RIVER ANISHINABE FIRST NATION – Sonya Ballantyne is Superman and talks to kids about their own superpower and her new...
Host Wiikwemkoong will represented at Little NHL tournament
By Sam Laskaris MARKHAM – Many teams feel some pressure participating in the Little Native Hockey League, which has become Ontario’s largest First Nations youth...
Anishinabek youth featured on panel at Toronto conference
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – Devon Patterson realizes there are still many First Nations people who have misconceptions of the mining industry. Patterson, a member...
Distinguished Anishinaabe researcher talks adverse childhood experiences
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Pays Plat’s Chris Mushquash highlighted how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are increasing among First Nations people during Lakehead University’s Distinguished...
Record-breaking Little NHL tournament features 271 participating teams
By Sam Laskaris UNIONVILLE – Marian Jacko is thrilled that she is presiding over yet another record-breaking Little Native Hockey League tournament. But Jacko, who...
Anishinaabe entrepreneur details importance of small businesses at Indigenous business forum
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – Michael Jacobs likes to practice what he preaches. Jacobs, a citizen of Curve Lake First Nation, is the CEO of...