Running the distance to promote healthy, active lifestyle
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek’s Charlton Thompson and Garden River’s Ralph Bekintis recently completed the 86th Annual Firefighter’s Ten Mile Road Race on...
Artisan/entrepreneur helps shoppers connect with Northern Ontario artisans online
By Kelly Anne Smith ASTORVILLE—A Northern Ontario art maker/entrepreneur is helping artisans and art lovers to connect online in a hub of stores called the...
After 100 years, Ruby still remembers the important things
By Maurice Switzer PETERBOROUGH— When you have lived for 100 years, you can be excused for forgetting a few minor daily details. Ruby Marsden Hicks,...
Duct tape also good for pow-wow regalia!
By Maurice Switzer NORTH BAY— Duct tape is a popular fix-it tool for everyone from plumbers to astronauts. But organizers of the Maamwi Kindaaswin Pow-Wow...
Lakehead University relocates Aboriginal Student Lounge; now more accessible
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Lakehead University’s Aboriginal Cultural and Support Services office and Aboriginal Student Lounge are now located at UC1007 on the main floor...
Opinion: Seeing is believing
*Warning: This article discusses sexual abuse that readers may find triggering. Reader discretion is advised.* By Beverly Sabourin and Peter Globensky The Aboriginal Peoples Television...
Ehahkiiheet Niipaahum recognized in Munsee Delaware Nation
By Ian McCallum MUNSEE DELAWARE NATION—Over the past few years, a group of Munsee Delaware Nation citizens have come together to share Munsee language, family...
Fort William First Nation filmmaker recognized with Best Documentary award
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION—Fort William filmmaker Erin Collins was recently recognized with Best Documentary for her film about Fort William ski jumper...
A message from the Superior Region Youth Representative for the Anishinabek Nation Youth Council
Niin Alexei Beauclair nindizhinikaaz. Fort William niindoja, mukwa doodem. I am 22-years-old. I have been a part of the Powwow Trail since I could first...
Indian Day School survivor suggests reaching out for healing to begin
*Warning: This article discusses abuse experienced by survivors of Indian Residential School and Indian Day Schools that readers may find disturbing and/or triggering. Reader discretion...
Reconciliation through the arts: Indigenous subscription box opens up a safe space for dialogue
By Hailey McCue SUDBURY–Nicole McLaren’s foray into business with Raven Reads all began in her book club near Kamloops, B.C.. As an entrepreneur at heart,...
Sagamok Anishnawbek actor looking to make it to the big screen
By Leslie Knibbs SAGAMOK ANISHNAWBEK—We’ve all read or heard about the struggles of actors starting out in film, these ‘unknowns’ consistently hold down ‘day-jobs’ to...
New establishment opens its doors in Chippewas of the Thames First Nation
By Shirley Honyust CHIPPEWAS OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION—Congratulations are in order for Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre (SOAHAC) and the newly opened Pharmasave...
Anishinabek storyteller to receive the Civitas Award
By Rick Garrick ORILLIA—Chippewas of Rama and Golden Lake Elder and storyteller Mark Douglas is looking forward to his upcoming recognition with the Civitas Award...
Opinion: Where is home? A perspective from a Sixties Scoop survivor
By Christine Miskonoodinkwe Smith Aanii Christine nitiishinikaas. Peguis nitoonci. Mashkedebejiki ni totem. (Hello, my name is Christine Miskonoodinkwe Smith. I am from Peguis First Nation...