Long Lake #58 councillor shares his healing journey with traditional and western medicines
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Long Lake #58 Councillor Patrick Patabon spoke about how traditional and western medicines can be used together during his...
North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre launches new language program
By Nusha Ramsoondar NORTH BAY— George Hughie did not know how to say “television” when he grew up in Kashechewan First Nation. “The Cree people...
Dancers share their passion at Canadore College
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— There was standing room only as teachers, students and members of the Canadore Aboriginal Student Association filled the room...
Hydro One and Nipissing First Nation mark the 30-day countdown to the 2020 Little NHL tournament
GARDEN VILLAGE (Feb. 14, 2020) – Today, Hydro One announced it is returning as the presenting sponsor of the 49th Little Native Hockey League tournament....
Garden River First Nation hockey player commits to University of Toronto
By Sam Laskaris GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION – There will continue to be Indigenous representation on the University of Toronto (U of T) women’s hockey...
Lakeview School looks out for future generations
By Destiny Migwans M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION— As Lakeview School celebrates the sixth year of its in-school fish hatchery system, we want to bring attention to...
Artists on display for community teach in at Canadore College
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— Talented artists were part of the 2020 Canadore College community teach in on dance styles, an event that led...
Madahbee Leach to be honoured with national award
By Sam Laskaris AUNDECK OMNI KANING FIRST NATION – Winning a prestigious national award is an honour for anybody, but being announced as one of...
Jacko recognized for her legal work with national Indspire Award
By Sam Laskaris WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY – Marian Jacko is well-known for the tireless work she does for the hockey community. Jacko, a member of...
Returning children to community care at heart of Elders gathering
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Anishinaabemowin skills, traditional practices and information on childcare and customary care were among the highlights at Nokiiwin Tribal Council’s...
Opinion: Stoic: A look at Indigenous masculinity
By Keith Corbiere Tommy Orange said it best in his literary award winning 2018 novel, There There: “That dance is your prayer. So don’t rush...
13th Annual Memorial March for Missing and Murdered Indigenous women, two-spirit, and gender non-conforming people
SAULT STE. MARIE— The 13th Annual Memorial March for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Two-Spirit, and Gender Non-Conforming People will be held on Fri., Feb....
Canadore College celebrates 30th Pow Wow anniversary
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— Everyone was welcome at the 30th annual Canadore Pow Wow themed Looking Back. The stands were full in Canadore’s...
St. Anne’s survivor lawyer to appeal $25,000 court bill
By Catherine Murton Stoehr TORONTO— In Toronto this week, Fay Brunning, legal council to St. Anne’s Survivor and Up Ghost River author Edmund Metatawabin, will...
Eating Disorders Awareness Week: Recovery shouldn’t just be a possibility – it should be a promise
Statement From Mental Health Commission of Canada OTTAWA — This week, the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC), encourages everyone to take pause and consider the...