Blue Sky Community Healing Centre hosts falconry demonstration
By Rick Garrick Fascination, awe and curiosity were the reactions of about 22 participants at the Blue Sky Community Healing Centre’s Jan. 9 peregrine falcon,...
Finance Minister vows First Nation commitments as top priority in budget
By Joey Krackle Finance Minister Bill Morneau vowed to keep the Liberal government’s commitments to Aboriginal people as a top priority in the first budget...
Pre-inquiry was an opportunity for family members to have their say
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Biigtgong Nishnaabeg (Pic River)’s Michelle Richmond-Saravia spoke about the murder of her great aunt at the Missing and Murdered...
Anishinabek leadership demand environmental stewardship on Darlington nuclear refurbishment
By Joey Krackle Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is proceeding with its $13 billion plan to refurbish the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station in 2016 following approval...
UOI Launches Mental Health & Addictions Analysis
The Union of Ontario Indians Health Secretariat is undertaking an analysis of current mental health & addiction (MH/A) services across Anishinabek Nation communities. This analysis...
Traditional baskets for collecting sap a hit
By Rick Garrick A birchbark container suitable for collecting maple syrup was on display at the year’s Chapman’s Gas Bar Christmas Craft Sale in Fort...
Delay in winter road construction costly to First Nations in Northern Ontario
By Joey Krackle NAMAYGOOSISAGAGUN – Winter road construction in Northern Ontario is behind schedule due to warm weather and lack of snow. Winter roads are...