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...
A new beginning for Indigenous community at the University of Toronto
By Christine Smith-McFarlane TORONTO—An Entrustment Ceremony was held at the University of Toronto for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Steering Committee Final Report on Friday,...
Thessalon Tigers to face-off the Soo Greyhounds on home-ice
By Sam Laskaris THESSALON FIRST NATION—Members of the Thessalon First Nation are ecstatic they will be able to see one of the most storied Junior...
Importance of Truth and Reconciliation stressed at Lakehead University’s Aboriginal Awareness Centre Speaker Series
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Georgina Island’s Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux stressed the importance of truth and reconciliation for all Canadians during her Jan. 12 presentation at Lakehead...
Indigenous Art—From bush to table to stage
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—The White Water Gallery was bustling with great works and with creative people gathered for the successful Up the Ante...
Elders residence plan gets traction
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION—Chief and Council of Aamjiwnaang First Nation hope to create their first Elders’ care residence on the territory within the...
Executive Director of the Ontario Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy passes to the Spirit World
TORONTO, ON (January 5, 2017)–It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Tony Nobis, Executive Director of the Ontario Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy,...
Future lawyers visit the Union of Ontario Indians
By Daniel Gatto Last October, I was amongst the group of a dozen University of Ottawa Law Practice Program (Programme de Pratique du Droit) candidates...