Fleury advocates for self-compassion, pride in communities
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY – Theo Fleury doesn’t know exactly how he could play hockey at the highest levels – while rarely sleeping and...
Mental illness lives with me
By Sheila Marasco Mental illness lives with me. It is here to stay. It lives in my heart that walks outside of my body. It...
Wenjack and Downie legacy lives on through the Secret Path Curriculum Resource at Trent University
By Rick Garrick PETERBOROUGH—The Secret Path Curriculum Resource, based on the late Gord Downie’s Secret Path graphic novel about the story of Chanie Wenjack, was...
A Miner’s Prayer, top new album from Matt James
By Brian Wright-McLeod SUDBURY—The sublime upbeat country ballads of Matt James (Naveau) rise from a love of family, land and culture. From Mattagami First Nation...
Beyond Standing Rock: the past, present, and future of the Water Protectors
SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO – The Museum of Indian Arts & Culture (MIAC) is pleased to present its latest exhibition opening in Feb. 23 to Oct....
Aamjiwnaang athlete starring with National Lacrosse League’s Rochester Knighthawks
By Sam Laskaris AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION – Kyle Jackson is fulfilling his childhood dream. Jackson, a member of Aamjiwnaang First Nation in southwestern Ontario, is...
Book Review: Onigamissing: Seasons of an Ojibwe Year
Reviewed by Karl Hele Onigamissing is an insightful sharing of Anishinaabeg wisdom and teaching through the stories of Elder and academic Linda LeGrande Grover. This...
Fort William First Nation speaks about community efforts to revitalize Anishinaabemowin
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Fort William Chief Peter Collins called for more Indigenous language teachings during Lakehead University’s Jan. 15 opening ceremony of its year-long...
Batchewana First Nation Leadership disappointed with Ontario’s Appeal
BATCHEWANA FIRST NATION, ON (January 22, 2019)– Today, Chief and Council of Batchewana First Nation (BFN) received word that the Ontario Government served their Notice...
Thunder Bay Police Service Board apology yields mixed feelings
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Northern Superior Region leaders expressed concerns about “an empty apology” and called for progress on dealing with systemic racism at the...
The countdown is on – Little NHL tournament is fast approaching!
By Sam Laskaris SARNIA – The 2019 Little Native Hockey League tournament is just around the corner. Officials with the Indigenous youth hockey event, better...
Expanding Indigenous education and research in Canada with the First Nations Technical Institute
TYENDINAGA, ON (January 18, 2019) – The First Nations Technical Institute (FNTI) is expanding its programming and capacity for the 2019/20 academic year as Indigenous-centred...
Zhooniyaa – are you receiving all the financial benefits that you are entitled to?
By Helen Bobiwash There are financial benefits available for people who receive a low to moderate income. Both the federal and provincial governments provide financial...
McLeod Wood Associates joins forces with Enterprise in Indigenous consulting practice and First Nations community-led and owned infrastructure projects
TORONTO, ON — Enterprise, one of Canada’s leading strategic communications firms, is joining forces with McLeod Wood Associates Inc. (MWA) to offer the combined experience...
Empowering communities and businesses to take advantage of economic opportunities for growth
Government of Canada investments assist Manitoulin area residents to engage in Northern Ontario’s key industrial and business sectors. BIRCH ISLAND, ON (January 15, 2019) –...