Capitalism and colonialism on repeat in PAWATAMIHK
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—The White Water Gallery featured a Michif dreamscape for much of March with Rihkee Strapp’s PAWATAMIHK. It showed at the...
Nadio Cheechoo directorial debut in upcoming Thunder Bay play showcase
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—The Seventh Annual 10×10 Showcase will feature the directorial debut of Nadia Cheechoo, the head carpenter at Magnus Theatre in Thunder...
Anishinabek Nation’s Heritage and Burial Protocol Sessions completed
By Laurie Leclair THUNDER BAY—A lively meeting held in Thunder Bay on March 19 marked the fourth and final session of Anishinabek Nation’s Heritage and...
Happiness, integrity and pride at 38th annual Sagamok Family Hockey Tournament
By Leslie Knibbs SAGAMOK ANISHNAWBEK FIRST NATION—Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation celebrated 38 years of family hockey competition on March 8 this year—call this a family...
Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services to expand its reach as it takes on Indigenous CAS cases
By Sam Laskaris HIAWATHA FIRST NATION – Amber Crowe has some rather mixed emotions. Crowe is the executive director of the Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child &...
Fort William winter sports tournament exemplary for its inclusiveness
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION—Grand Council Chief Glen Hare is calling for more tournaments to include a Special Olympics component such as the...
Verdict reached on James Street Swing Bridge
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION—Fort William First Nation Chief Peter Collins is applauding the Supreme Court of Canada’s recent decision not to hear...
Waubgeshig Rice shares journey to Moon of the Crusted Snow
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—”Oh, I hear you on the radio,” said a fan. “Thanks for tuning in. I appreciate that,” said Waubgeshig Rice,...
Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service equipping youth with tools to combat opioid drug crisis
By Rick Garrick WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY—The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service (WTPS) is hosting a Youth Empowerment and Safety (Y.E.S) Drug/Opioid Awareness Conference featuring nationally recognized...
Anishinabek hockey players enjoy rookie season with UPEI Panthers
By Sam Laskaris CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. – Three Anishinabek hockey players are deeming their first season with the University of Prince Edward Island Panthers a success....
Headrick and U of T hockey teammates travelled to Charlottetown for nationals
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – Things were discouraging for Jana Headrick and the University of Toronto hockey squad this past Christmas. Headrick, a member of...
Importance of celebrating Anishnaabemowin focal point of new book and film launched at Trent University
Elder Shirley Williams and Sacha Trudeau’s latest projects emphasize importance of protecting Indigenous language PETERBOROUGH–Indigenous languages in Canada have been under threat for a long...
Nipissing University holds symposium on transition education for Indigenous students
NORTH BAY (March 29, 2019)– Nipissing University, and Enji Giigdoyang, the Office of Indigenous Initiatives, is proud to announce that a two-day symposium focusing on...
New exhibition uses art, intuition, and spirit to strengthen communities
By Colin Graf CHIPPEWAS OF KETTLE AND STONY POINT—The road to reconciliation may be paved by the strokes of artists’ brushes as a new art...
Water advocate Autumn Peltier delivers keynote speech at youth gathering
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—The late Water Walker Josephine Mandamin’s great niece, Autumn Peltier, recently stressed the importance of leadership and water at the Nishnawbe...