Anishinaabe lawyer stresses importance of allies on the path to truth and reconciliation
Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the recount of Indian Residential Schools. To access a 24-hour National Crisis Line, call: 1-866-925-4419. Community Assistance Program...
Phyllis Webstad reflects on Orange Shirt Day 2022
Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the recount of Indian Residential Schools. To access a 24-hour National Crisis Line, call: 1-866-925-4419. Community Assistance Program...
Lakehead University brings community together to acknowledge Every Child Matters
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Lakehead University kicked off the fall semester with a National Truth and Reconciliation Flag Raising and Every Child Matters...
Next generation of Indigenous water treatment operators ready to support local water quality
Partners celebrate graduates of the Georgian Bay Drinking Water Internship Program TORONTO (September 27, 2022) — Last week, Waabnoong Bemjiwang Association of First Nations (WBAFN),...
Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres launches Restoring Indigenous Humanity podcast
Six-episode series explores challenges faced by Indigenous people interacting with the Canadian justice system TORONTO (September 27, 2022) — Today, the Ontario Federation of Indigenous...
Nipissing First Nation celebrates 34th Annual Traditional Pow Wow
By Kelly Anne Smith GARDEN VILLAGE— Nipissing First Nation 34th Annual Traditional Pow Wow, Nishnaabe Mshkiki Emiikshkaagyand “The Medicine that connects us all”, welcomed crowds...
Wiikwemkoong celebrates opening of Spirit Healing Lodge
By Rick Garrick WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY — Ngwaagan Gamig Recovery Centre Inc. (Rainbow Lodge) is celebrating the grand opening of its new 20-bed facility, the...
Hydro One launches industry-leading 50-50 equity model with First Nations on new large-scale transmission line projects
TORONTO (September 22, 2022) – In partnership with First Nation leaders from across Ontario, Hydro One announced its new industry-leading equity partnership model with First...
Treaty Gathering hears importance of renewal of relationship
By Kelly Anne Smith GARDEN VILLAGE — Nipissing First Nation and Dokis First Nation hosted the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850 Treaty Gathering 2022, themed...
Raising awareness on the importance of consent
Trigger Warning: Readers may be triggered by the recount of sexual assault. To access a 24-hour Ontario toll-free crisis line: 1-888-579-2888 Consent video launch part...
New Friendship Centre coming to Elliot Lake
By Leslie Knibbs ELLIOT LAKE— Elizabeth Richer, the Director of Indigenous Friendship Centres under the North Shore Tribal Council Niigaaniin Program (servicing eight First Nations...
Youth learn from the land during the Summer Student Outdoor Survival Program
By Rick Garrick BIINJITIWAABIK ZAAGING ANISHINAABEK — Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek (BZA) held a six-week Summer Student Outdoor Survival Program for youth and a four-day Youth...
Thousands of years of collective memories honoured in The Lake Nipissing Beading Project
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY — About 100 guests and participants from Nipissing First Nation, Dokis First Nation, Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation, and...
Indigenous youth invited to learn about how to become inherent rights leaders
By Rick Garrick OTTAWA — The Centre for First Nations Governance is inviting Indigenous youth to learn skills required to become inherent rights leaders and...
Fort William Historical Park’s Anishinaabe Keeshigun gathering focuses on giving youth a voice
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Presentations by three Fort William First Nation citizens on the Anishinabe Encampment, giving youth a voice and Water Walks...