The Application Deadline for the Sixties Scoop Class Action is August 30, 2019
MONTREAL (June 27, 2019) – Information sessions on the Sixties Scoop settlement individual payment application process currently underway in Canada have been held across the...
Learning together on National Indigenous Peoples Day
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—On June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day, the North Bay Museum and Community Waterfront Park hosted a public event— Learning...
Ontario North gathering aims to connect businesses and communities to maximize opportunities
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Pays Plat’s plan to develop a medical marijuana cultivation centre was raised at the ABM Indigenous: Ontario North gathering,...
Red Rock Indian Band PhD student awarded prestigious scholarship
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Lakehead University researcher and PhD student Holly Prince, a Red Rock Indian Band citizen, is excited about being awarded...
Unveiling of residential school memorial site a ‘sad and happy occasion’
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Former Long Lake #58 Chief Allen Towegishig says the June 5 official unveiling of the St. Joseph’s Indian residential...
Book Review: Aqueduct: Colonialism, Resources, and the Histories We Remember
Reviewed by Karl Hele It is now 100 years since the opening of the completed Winnipeg aqueduct brought fresh water to a growing city through...
Lack of personal identification ‘serious problem across the north’ says Kinna-aweya Legal Clinic director of administration
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—A Lakehead University professor in partnership with Kinna-aweya Legal Clinic is receiving $196,500 from the federal New Frontiers in Research fund...
Former Indigenous hockey star receives honorary doctorate
By Sam Laskaris AUNDECK OMNI KANING FIRST NATION – Though he left school after Grade 8, Reggie Leach now has one of the highest honours...
All the teachings with drumming and dancing at the sunny Maamwi Kindaaswin Pow-Wow
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— Dancing took place under sunny skies at the Maamwi Kindaaswin Pow-Wow. Hosted by the North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre,...
Action Plan 2030 to protect the Great Lakes proposed
Leading Great Lakes Advocates make case for 10-year, $100M/year strategy TORONTO (June 18, 2019) – Today, following a nine-month intensive study and consultation process,...
‘Our mission is changing lives, changing families,’ says Kettle and Stony Point Family Well-Being Program worker
By Colin Graf CHIPPEWAS OF KETTLE & STONY POINT FIRST NATION—Members of Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation, along the south shore of...
12-year-old Anishinaabe youth delivers powerful message on MMIWG
By Andrea Smith GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION—A powerful voice emanates from only a 12-year-old girl’s body, in a YouTube video posted online. Her chosen topic:...
Indigenous-led Forward Summit announces new partnership
By Andrea Smith CALGARY—The next Forward Summit will be bigger and better than the last one, with the help of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal...
IT Wiz-Tec Team announcement regarding Ontario Gas Card update
Dear Retailer, The Ontario government has recently announced changes to its FNGTR (First Nations Gas Tax Rebate) program, requiring the Federal Status cards replace the...
The Indigenous Screen Office and Netflix partner to develop the next generation of Indigenous creators in Canada
TORONTO, ON —- The Indigenous Screen Office is proud to announce a new partnership with Netflix that will deliver a suite of partnership programs that...