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) –...
Lakehead Orillia institutes campus ban on disposable water bottles
ORILLIA, ON–Lakehead University Orillia has phased out the sale of bottled water on campus. The move to stop the sale of bottled water was announced...
NAIG host society appoints CEO for 2020 Halifax competition
By Sam Laskaris HALIFAX – Kevin Sandy recently landed himself a rather prestigious job. Sandy, a member of the Cayuga Nation (Wolf Clan), was recently...
Statement from Youth Chief Lance Copegog on federal Cabinet shuffle
CHRISTIAN ISLAND, ON (JANUARY 14, 2019) – Youth Chief Lance Copegog of the Beausoleil First Nation Youth Council has issued the following statement regarding today’s...
Indigenous film series showcasing in Sudbury
SUDBURY– The N’Swakamok Native Friendship Centre will be presenting a film series titled Urban. Indigenous. Proud on Mon., Jan. 21, 2019 at 6 p.m. at...
A father gathers strength to fight for MMIWG and MMIMB
By Kelly Anne Smith WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY—John Fox is worried about being forced to drop a lawsuit against police. John Fox Sr., a member of...
Munsee Delaware Nation lawyer appointed as justice to the Ontario Court of Justice
By Rick Garrick BARRIE—Justice Jodie-Lynn Waddilove looks forward to her new role after being appointed as one of five new justices to the Ontario Court...
Anishinabek Nation leadership hopes for a peaceful resolve in Wet’suwet’en Nation
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (January 10, 2018)— Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement regarding the peaceful protest against the TransCanada...
Op Ed: Meeting our future healthcare needs, together
One thing I have noticed since taking over as CEO of Health Sciences North (HSN) in Sudbury last year is the lack of knowledge and...
Reconciliation will not be achieved through force
OTTAWA (January 8, 2019) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde issued the following statement today on the RCMP’s action against the...