Teachers agree to raise bar, close gap

By Kelly Crawford SUDBURY – Debbie Debassige used her skills as a conference energizer to get a room full of teachers on their feet and...

Book review: Happily ever after?

Martha lived her early years on the land of Cat Lake First Nation. She and her family were shattered by her removal, at the age...

Language: Wenji-dkwaakzowed Mkwa

    Wenji-dkwaakzowed Mkwa       Why the bear has a short tail    Mkwa, waamdashin ge-doodmaan ji-giigoonkeyaan. Bear said,’Show me how to fish.’ Waagosh,ga pkwanege mkwamiing...

Evaluations: that time of year again!

By Rhonda Couchie Ugh! It’s that dreaded time of year again. You know the one: evaluation time. Yes it’s here; the hustle and bustle of...

Rugby player passes on bragging rights

By Jorge Antonio Vallejos  TORONTO – Noah Johnston-Brochmann may have earned some bragging rights on the rugby field.  But the Sagamok Anishinawbek citizen prefers to...

First Nation skaters create lots of buzz

By Marci Becking WHITEFISH RIVER FN –Olympic hockey tournament participants Carey Price, T.J. Oshie, and Ted Nolan attracted the attention of a lot of First...

Eagles fishing at Aamjiwnaang

By Greg Plain AAMJIWNAANG FN – At least 12 Bald Eagles and one Golden Eagle have been seen along the banks of the St. Clair...

We wait too late to get healthy

By Sarah Blackwell NORTH BAY – Why do so many people wait until they are sick or nearly dying before they make changes to improve...

Poet’s ideas start as drops

A white bird soaring north dominates the cover of Metis poet Joanne Arnott’s fifth collection of poems, “A Night For The Lady”.  A gifted memoirist...