Roots to Harvest partnership launched in Fort William
By Rick Garrick Fort William launched an Ontario Works Community Garden in partnership with Roots to Harvest on May 4 to provide Ontario Works clients...
Sagamok Anishinawbek to upgrade Ritchie Falls Resort
By Leslie Knibbs Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation received an investment of $500,000 on April 26 this year from Fed Nor; for “business development and growth, job...
Canada becomes a full supporter of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
NEW YORK, NY, May 10, 2016 /CNW/ – The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, today announced that Canada is now a...
Killarney Provincial Park to sign MOU with Point Grondine Park at Trails Symposium
On Tuesday May 11, Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory and Killarney Provincial Park will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Since 2012, the Enaadmaagehjik Development Commission Tourism...
‘We should have had gold’ says Ontario coach
By Sam Laskaris Despite the fact she led her team to a silver medal at a national championship, Karen Bell is not happy. Bell, a...
17 year old playwright reaches out with ‘Empty Regalia’
By Sharon Weatherall “When I declare myself as an Aboriginal woman to all of creation, I am not singular. I represent all of those women...
Residential Schools part 2: Nee-bing No-pi-meeng – Summer in the wilderness
Nee-bing No-pi-meeng Summer in the Wilderness No-pi-meeng kee-way-ti-nong nee-bing nin-gee-o-ta-min-no-ming. Nin-gee-i-zhi-taa-min Washi Saa-gay-i-gun-neeng. O-way gee-i-shi-zay 1960 kaa-a-go-ching Shaa-gun-naa-shee gee-zis man-zi-nay-i-gun. Kee-a-tay mi-tig waa-ga-i-gun chee-ga-beeg...
Genoodmagijig welcomes new associates
RAMA, ON, April 21, 2016 Nahwegahbow, Corbiere – Genoodmagijig/Barristers and Solicitors (NC Firm), the largest First Nations-owned law firm in Ontario acting exclusively for First...
Fort William announces new housing development
FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT WITH CMHC SECTION 95 ON-RESERVE HOUSING PROGRAM May 9, 2016 – Fort William First Nation is proud to...
Dokis celebrates opening ceremony of Okikendawt Hydro Generating Plant
By Kelly Anne Smith DOKIS FIRST NATION — With a history of at least 7000 years, the Dokis First Nation now moves into a bright...
Book Review: Indigenous Nationhood: Empowering grassroots citizens
Reviewed by Shirley Honyust/ Yenatli:yo Pamela Palmater’s book, Indigenous Nationhood, inflames the passions of knowledge and that hunger as it addresses a number of issues...
Language teacher enjoys his first year
By Rick Garrick Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek’s David Thompson is enjoying his first year of teaching Native Language courses at several Lakehead Public Schools high schools...
‘Education should be fun!’ – Williams receives Award for Excellence in teaching
By Julie Kapyrka PETERBOROUGH – Anishinaabe-kwe Shirley Ida Williams nee Pheasant, a Professor Emeritus and Instructor in Indigenous Studies at Trent University, has been named...
Fort William First Nation’s flag now a permanent fixture at Thunder Bay City Hall
By Rick Garrick Fort William First Nation’s flag was raised permanently at Thunder Bay City Hall on May 2 by youth from both communities. “It...
Sara Kanutski wins music idol
By Rick Garrick Red Rock Indian Band’s Sara Kanutski and pianist Evelyn Davenport won the Original Class category at the 2016 High School Idol competition...