An outside look
By Dr. David Shanahan In 1615, Samuel de Champlain became the first European to travel through the lands between the Ottawa River and Lake Huron,...
Batchewana First Nation member spotlights urgency to keep culture alive during pandemic
By Sam Laskaris KING CITY – Despite the dangers of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, Sarain Fox has managed to fulfill a long-standing familial...
Indigenous content: Telling stories with intention at Regent Park Film Festival
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY – The silver screen awaits Indigenous films but there is always more to this story. It’s not just about featuring...
Fleming College partners with Kenjgewin Teg to offer Practical Nursing program on Manitoulin Island
PETERBOROUGH — Fleming College is pleased to partner with Kenjgewin Teg to offer Practical Nursing training to Indigenous learners on Manitoulin Island, Ont. (Mnidoo Mnising)....
Fort William First Nation continue diligent efforts to ensure community safety during pandemic
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — Dilico Anishinabek Family Care has tested about 80 Fort William citizens for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), including...
Batchewana First Nation Water Treatment Plant
GOULAIS, ONT. – December 16 is a very important day for the members of the Batchewana First Nation (BFN). For too long, murky undrinkable water...
From planning to action: Three agencies come together to address rising number of First Nation homelessness in London
By Colin Graf LONDON— Advocates for First Nations people going through homelessness have a new plan to help deal with some shocking statistics and bring...
Joseph Arvay: Gaa-gnoodmawaat nenaakwiinjin – ‘He pleaded for those who are fighting back’
By Catherine Murton Stoehr Success in the Robinson Huron Treaty litigation rests on convincing a Canadian judge that the perspective of the Anishinabek who negotiated...
Indigenous communities first up in second round of vaccines
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION – “Indigenous communities are going to be involved in the second round as a priority,” stated Nipissing First...
Whitefish River First Nation sees opening of new community Elders Residence
By Rick Garrick WHITEFISH RIVER FIRST NATION — Whitefish River celebrated with a guided and virtual opening for their new $3.5 million, 9,000 sq. ft....
Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief statement on guilty verdict in death of Barbara Kentner
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (December 14, 2020) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Glen Hare shares his statement following the guilty verdict determined earlier today...
Dilico Anishinabek Family Care unveil new logo
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Dilico Anishinabek Family Care announced the unveiling of a new logo featuring the traditional use of sacred tobacco for...
‘It’s looking at the entire person, not just what’s physically troubling them’
TORONTO–When she was growing up in M’Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island, Ashley Migwans’ grandfather offered ever-present guidance. The Second World War Veteran seemed to...
Human trafficking research findings released
NORTH BAY- After seven years of collaboration, the Northeastern Ontario Research Alliance on Human Trafficking (NORAHT) has concluded its research on the gaps and barriers...
Whitefish River First Nation adapts to COVID-19 distancing using modern mobile app technology to communicate with members
BIRCH ISLAND — Whitefish River First Nation has developed an innovative, cross-platform mobile application by partnering with Aivia Design and Technology Engineering. The app allows...