Treating water like a relative
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO – Dr. Deb McGregor takes her traditional responsibilities to water very seriously. A citizen of Whitefish River First Nation, McGregor is...
Video: Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee on First Nations education
Click link to watch Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee speak about First Nations education. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfdBkweUlL8&feature=youtu.be Please also register to take our survey on...
Tikinaagan her research tool
By Greg Macdougall OTTAWA – Alexandra Nahwegahbow began her PhD studies at Carleton University in September, only three days after defending her Masters’ thesis. Her...
Indigenous peoples take lead in protecting earth
MONTREAL – One of the world’s foremost thinkers says Indigenous peoples are taking the lead in trying to protect the earth from man-made environmental assaults....
Christian Island Christmas
Students at Christian Island Elementary School celebrated the holiday season with their annual concert and class parties on the last day of school. Grades 2/3...
Santa’s helpers in Whitefish River
Students at Shawanosowe School in Whitefish River First Nation collected food and toys to help Santa in his Christmas deliveries. Wesley McGregor and Raine Assiniwe...
New award for First Nations books
TORONTO – First Nation Communities Read, in partnership with Periodical Marketers of Canada (PMC), is establishing a significant new book award. Beginning in 2014, creators...
Sharon honoured for storytelling
Freelance writer Sharon Weatherall receives a Debwewin Citations plaque from Maurice Switzer, director of communications for the Union of Ontario Indians. Weatherall was recognized for...