New report on First Nations water crisis launched by Human Rights Watch
By Barb Nahwegahbow The launch of the report by Human Rights Watch on the First Nations water crisis began with ceremony. Cree Elder Pauline Shirt...
Nipissing citizens receptive to Anishinabek Education System information session
By Laura Barrios NIPISSING FIRST NATION—Citizens from Nipissing First Nation gathered at Nbisiing Secondary School for an information session regarding the Anishinabek Nation Education Agreement...
Student success at Oshki-Pimache-O-Win
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—About 32 students graduated from three different diploma programs and four certificate programs during the Oshki-Pimache-O-Win Education and Training Institute’s 2016...
Chippewas of Rama First Nation curator discusses nationally acclaimed artist at art gallery
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Chippewas of Rama First Nation’s William Kingfisher, curator, recently provided insights into the work of nationally acclaimed artist, Arthur Shilling, during...
Book Review: The Education of Augie Merasty: A Residential School Memoir
Reviewed by Shirley Honyust This small book was 20 years in the making. Throughout that time, Joseph Augie Merasty sent manuscripts reflecting on his residential...
Partnerships essential to development of economic ventures
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Creating partnerships and business alliances and expanding networks for economic and business growth took place during the APEX (Aboriginal Partnership Exchange)...
Lieutenant-Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell visits Nbisiing Secondary School to celebrate the power of education
By Laura Barrios NIPISSING FIRST NATION—Her Honour Elizabeth Dowdeswell, the representative of the Queen of Canada in Ontario, visited Nbisiing Secondary School during her visit...