Fort William First Nation Elder to receive honorary Doctor of Letters
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Fort William Elder Marlene Pierre acknowledges the support she received over the years for her upcoming recognition with an honorary Doctor...
Late Water Walker Josephine Mandamin fondly remembered
By Rick Garrick WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY—Memories of the late Water Walker Josephine Mandamin and her water walks were recently shared by four water walkers and...
The Ogemawahj Tribal Council enhance cultural resources for six First Nations
By Rick Garrick CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION—The Ogemawahj Tribal Council recently updated a series of books featuring governance, language, culture, community activities, history and...
M’Chigeeng woman becomes third vice-president of Northern Ontario Hockey Association
By Sam Laskaris M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION – Gayle Payette originally thought it was time for her to step back from her hockey responsibilities. Payette, a...
Nipissing First Nation artist showcases one-man exhibit at Toronto gallery
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – The spotlight is now on Wayne Kodje at Toronto’s Propeller Art Gallery. The 66-year-old Nipissing First Nation artist has his...
‘…We’re not being heard,’ says Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief on recent provincial education cuts
By Jennifer Pereira Anishinabek Honour Songs and land acknowledgements are combined with ‘O Canada’ as a regular part of the morning at Parry Sound High...
Nipissing First Nation firefighters and community volunteers join efforts to save homes from flooding
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—The white caps ripped into Lake Nipissing’s north shoreline at Jocko Point taking away people’s yards, docks, barbeques and...
AN7GC and Enterprise partnership benefits Anishinabek First Nations and citizens
NIPISSING FIRST NATION—On May 7, 2019, Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity (AN7GC) Manager Jason Restoule welcomed representatives from Enterprise to the Anishinabek Nation Head Office...
Kids dream big at Dare to Dream Day in Thunder Bay
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—The third annual Mazinaajim Children’s Foundation Dare to Dream Day featured a variety show with about 15 acts, including Jingle Dress...
‘We need to protect our home first,’ says Mike Holmes Jr. in Fort William First Nation
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION—Mike Holmes Jr. encouraged Fort William citizens to build more sustainably and efficiently and to protect the environment during...
Two Anishinabek Lakehead University graduates featured at 3rd Annual Aboriginal Programs Open House
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Lakehead University’s 3rd Annual Aboriginal Programs Open House featured a keynote presentation by Stephanie Seymour, a Lakehead University Masters of Science in...
Mary Lou Smoke, named 1 of 3 recipients of Lifetime Achievement Award recipient in London
By Shirley Honyust LONDON—A gala was held on the evening of April 28, at Aeolian Hall and hosted by the Forest City London Music Awards,...
Henvey Inlet First Nation to unveil new arbour at annual pow wow
By Jennifer Pereira HENVEY INLET FIRST NATION—Henvey Inlet First Nation will be celebrating its 16th annual pow wow with a new arbour this year. Construction...
Problematic Woodland Caribou Recovery Strategy
RED ROCK INDIAN BAND– The Red Rock Indian Band is calling on all First Nations, municipalities, special interest groups, and local concerned citizens to discuss...
Red Rock Indian Band citizen 1 of 3 Lakehead University doctoral students to receive award
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Lakehead University researcher Holly Prince is looking forward to working with community through her recently announced three-year $105,000 Social Sciences and...