‘Significant architect of Canadian cinema and culture’ receives deafening standing ovation
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO—When Alanis Obomsawin learned that she was receiving the Clyde Gilmour Technicolor Award from the Toronto Film Critics Association (TFCA), there was...
Indigenous Women Rise in Washington
By Emilee Gilpin WASHINGTON, DC—The day after the American President Donald Trump’s inauguration, millions of people across the world took over the streets in protest....
Lack of First Nation input into new RCMP policy is concerning
LONDON, ONTARIO (January, 30, 2017) – Recent policy changes made by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for investigating missing persons are intended to address...
Lakehead University Aboriginal Awareness Centre stands out against Indigenous racism and stereotypes
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Two Superior North community members are standing up with the Lakehead University Aboriginal Awareness Centre’s Stand Out campaign to combat racism...
University of Ottawa to host Indigenous Mini-Med school for youth and highschool students
OTTAWA—The Mini-Med School for winter 2017 session, “Come Walk in our Moccasins”, geared towards high school students and youth, is scheduled for Saturday, February 11,...
Batchewana First Nation reminds the Ministry of Natural Resources about First Nations jurisdiction
BATCHEWANA FIRST NATION (January 27, 2017)–The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) claimed to have found hundreds of rotting fish in abandoned gill nets...
Former NCAA Division 1 blueliner makes move to play in the OHL
By Sam Laskaris ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA—Owen Headrick has had a change of heart about which route will best give him a chance to become a professional...
Beloved foundation in leadership of the Anishinabek Nation passes into the Spirit World
UOI OFFICES, Nipissing First Nation (January 26, 2017)— The Anishinabek Nation flag was lowered at the Union of Ontario Indians head office this week to...
Mino Mshkiki – Maawnjidwing–‘Good Medicine’; Anishinabek Health Conference 2017
By Lynn Brown SAULT STE. MARIE, ON—“Many issues affect our communities today,” shared Garden River Chief Paul Syrette in his welcoming remarks to delegates attending...
Province helping develop skills needed for careers in construction in the Thunder Bay area
TORONTO, ON (January 26, 2017)—Ontario is investing in construction training for Indigenous people in the Thunder Bay area, helping them develop valuable job skills and...
NHL Indigenous alumni to take on Wiky and UCCM Police Services at centre ice Jan. 28
By Sam Laskaris WIKWEMIKONG FIRST NATION—Several former Indigenous hockey players who were in the National Hockey League (NHL) will be among those participating in a...
Mini-moccasin workshop passes on teachings, techniques, and knowledge
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Fort William’s Helen Pelletier recently shared her knowledge about making moccasins with about 50 youth at a Neechee Studio mini-moccasin workshop...
Nokiiwin’s G’minoomaadozimin initiative aims at enhancing health and safety beyond the workplace
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Red Rock Indian Band’s Ron Kanutski focused on creating wellness in community at Nokiiwin Tribal Council’s G’minoomaadozimin — We Are Living...
Indigenous artists dazzle in launch of Hard Rock Medical’s new season
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—A call for celebration was answered with the Capitol Centre full of stars from the successful television series Hard Rock...
It’s important that families stay connected: Madahbee
By Marci Becking AUNDECK OMNI KANING FIRST NATION – The Child Well-Being Law Working Group met Jan. 18-19 to share ideas and strengthen child well-being...