Youth are ‘leaders of today’ GCC Madahbee on Beausoleil Youth Council
By Rick Garrick Beausoleil’s newly organized Youth Council is looking to build a new youth centre in the centre of the community of about 700...
A gift from Standing Rock
By Samantha Restoule NIPISSING FIRST NATION –On an unsuspecting Monday afternoon, an unexpected visitor stopped by the Union of Ontario Indians head office attributed to...
Women support and recognize women in business through awards
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Red Rock Indian Band Elder Norma Fawcett and the other New Beginnings Circle members were recognized with the PARO Fundraising Circle...
How to make extra money for Christmas using Facebook
Submitted by Emilie Corbiere If you’re like me, a little extra money during the holiday season always comes in handy. If you’re also a native...
Jake Pine’s 25 years of traditional healing
Submitted by Leslie Knibbs Traditional Healer Jack Pine from Garden River First Nation, along with his wife Mary, have a mission to “help individuals live...
Anishinabek advance the Anishinabek Nation Education Agreement
UOI OFFICES (Nipissing First Nation) December 3, 2016 – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee says that he is proud of the Anishinabek Nation...
Ta-gwa-gohn
Ta-gwa-gohn A-ni-ta-gwa-gohn. A-zha-a-ni-ta-kaa-yaa. Bin-nay-sheens-ug i-zhi-say-wug sha-won-nong. Shee-shee-bug a-zha-maa-chee-say-wug. Ni-kug pih-mi-say-wug ka-i-zhi-gee-shi-tayg. Way-wayg kay-ween-a-waa i-zhi-say-wug sha-won-nong. Maan-goog kay-ween-a-waa ta-noo-ji-ji-gay-wug sha-won-nong. Keen-na-wind tush kaa-mush-ka-waa-koh-ji-min ki-bay-bi-boon o-maa. Mi-ti-goog...
Pepihchew Home Decor brings cultural message home
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—Wall art with words in Anishinaabemowin and Cree have become a popular home decoration. Lauree Linklater-Pizzale from Moose Cree First...
Long Lake #58 First Nation approves its Land Code through vote
LONG LAKE #58 FIRST NATION (November 29, 2016)—On November 24, 2016 the members of Long Lake #58 First Nation cast their ballots in the Ratification...
First Nations and allies rally at Supreme Court of Canada
OTTAWA, ON (Nov. 30, 2016)–Ontario Regional Chief says today’s hearing to support Chippewas of the Thames’ fight against the approval of Line 9 is an...
OPSEU and Ontario First Nations Chiefs partner on Indigenous Mobilizing Team
TORONTO–On Tuesday, November 22, 2016, OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas addressed First Nations Leaders from across Ontario who are meeting with Premier Kathleen Wynne and...
Artist draws on trapping heritage to create contemporary work
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Janelle Wawia from Red Rock Indian Band has found a new outlet for her trapping heritage — the creation of fur...
Internationally known speaker attends North Shore FASD conference
By Leslie Knibbs MISSISSAUGA FIRST NATION—The North Shore Tribal Council held its 7th Annual FASD Conference on November 18 at Mississauga First Nation (MFN). Frances...
Distinct, unique Indigenous art displayed and sold at 2nd Annual Indigenous & Ingenious Art Show & Sale
By Josée Duranleau TORONTO—On November 19 and 20, 18 outstanding Indigenous artists and artisans showcased their art and crafts at the second annual Indigenous &...
Profile on Elder Raymond Owl: a craftsman, an environmental activist
By Leslie Knibbs Growing up in a small First Nation community on a river at a time when most people relied on fish and game...