Little NHL hosts earning praise
By Sam Laskaris MISSISSAUGA – They pulled it off. Representatives from Aamjiwnaang First Nation are earning kudos for the job they have done as hosts...
Anishinabek citizens recently presented with awards from Lakehead University
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Canada Research Chair Christopher Mushquash and Dilico Anishinabek Family Care’s Tina Bobinski were recently honoured with Lakehead University’s Indigenous Partnership Research...
Stanley Cup champion Reggie Leach again appearing at Little NHL
By Sam Laskaris MISSISSAUGA – A familiar face is once again attending this year’s Little Native Hockey League tournament. Former National Hockey League star Reggie...
Seven Fallen Feathers author addresses Thunder Bay education leaders
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Seven Fallen Feathers author Tanya Talaga emphasized how her book is part of the Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board’s curriculum...
17 Tuesdays for 6(1)a All the Way!
By Lynn Gehl On December 12, 2017, Canada proclaimed Bill S-3, an Act to amend the Indian Act (the elimination of sex discrimination) into law....
Garden River tyke squad wins new sticks through contest
By Sam Laskaris MISSISSAUGA – Action in the 48th annual Little Native Hockey League tournament kicked off on Monday morning. And by early afternoon on...
Dazzling opening ceremonies kick off 2019 Little NHL tournament
By Sam Laskaris MISSISSAUGA – After the dazzling opening ceremonies on Sunday, the day has come for some puck action in the Little Native Hockey...
Beausoleil First Nation recognized for recent housing complex
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Beausoleil First Nation’s recent completion of a six-plex housing complex was recognized during the 2019 Community Housing Recognition Awards ceremony at...
From conference to community: introducing Canada’s First Nations Housing Community
THUNDER BAY– The First Nations Housing Conference (FNHC) has evolved over its successful, 17-year operation. From its inception in 2003, the FNHC has blossomed into...
Award-winning Indigenous actor and playwright to perform one-actor play in Toronto
By Rick Garrick TORONTO—Indigenous playwright and actor Meegwun Fairbrother looks at whether healing has an expiry date in his play Isitwendam (An Understanding), which opens...
Cultural workshop offers porcupine quill techniques
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION—A group of 15 Fort William citizens enjoyed learning the porcupine quill zigzag technique during the Learn a Quillwork...
Nipissing First Nation’s Aaron Beaucage South End Water Operator of the Year
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—Social media lit up with congratulations for Nipissing First Nation’s water operator Aaron Beaucage when he received the Aboriginal...
Anishinabek Nation leadership gather to discuss restoring rightful jurisdiction
BAAWAATING TRADITIONAL TERRITORY (SAULT STE. MARIE, ON) March 5, 2019 — Anishinabek Nation leadership have come together at the Anishinabek Nation Governance Gathering in Sault...
Anishinaabe citizen raising funds to help build traditional Roundhouse in community
By Colin Graf CHIPPEWAS OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION—Betsy Kechego is determined to make her vision of a place for her people to rediscover their...
First Nations Technical Institute launches FNTI’s Enrolment & Alumni Map
TYENDINAGA – It is with great excitement that the First Nations Technical Institute (FNTI) launches their interactive Indigenous Enrolment & Alumni Map. The map, created...