Downtown Sarnia gallery art exhibit features Anishinaabe artists
By Colin Graf SARNIA— A recent art show at a city-owned gallery in Sarnia, Ont., is providing opportunities for First Nation artists, both established and...
Uniting people across the globe in efforts of Indigenous Language revitalization
By Andrea Smith VICTORIA, B.C.—To honour the United Nation’s Declaration that 2019 is the International Year of Indigenous Languages, the HELISET TŦE SḰÁL International Indigenous...
Thunder Bay welcomes new manager of Indigenous Relations and Inclusion
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Wiikwemkoong’s Regina Mandamin, a daughter of the late Water Walker Josephine Mandamin, was recently introduced as the City of Thunder Bay’s...
Chippewas of Rama citizen presented with honourary degree of Doctor of Laws
By Rick Garrick LONDON—Former Lieutenant Governor James Bartleman highlighted a convocation address of former Quebec Premier Jean Lesage during his address at the Law Society...
Pays Plat hosts national youth program
By Rick Garrick PAYS PLAT FIRST NATION—Pays Plat recently hosted a group of 40 Ocean Bridge program youth from across the country who participated in...
A celebration of Indigenous Peoples and working toward reconciliation
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— The opening night of The North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre (NBIFC) annual juried exhibition was a celebration of Indigenous...
Aamjiwnaang Heroes in Health honoured for their efforts in infant and child programs
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION—It took years of hard work and determination for MaLynda Maness-Henry and Joanne Culley to grow the Aamjiwnaang First Nation’s...
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...