Former Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Chief accepts Indigenous Knowledge Keeper position at University of Waterloo
By Sam Laskaris KITCHENER-WATERLOO – Myeengun Henry is still doing his part to further reconciliation. But Henry, a former chief for the Chippewas of the...
Anishinabek Nation and Nishnawbe Aski Nation to make joint statement on Thunder Bay Police Service
QUEEN’S PARK (March 29, 2022) — Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe and Nishnawbe Aski Nation Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum will hold...
Northern Superior Region dancers hopeful for upcoming pow wow season
By Rick Garrick NORTHERN SUPERIOR REGION — Northern Superior Region dancers have mixed hopes for the upcoming pow wow season after two years of cancelled...
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively donate $500,000 in support of Training, Education and Skills Development for Indigenous youth and young adults
Education and training programs co-created with Indigenous communities build capacity locally — a sustainable solution to complex water challenges. TORONTO (March 24, 2022) — Ryan...
Seeking Indigenous youth changemakers across Turtle Island to be part of a new TV series
MONTREAL (March 22, 2022) – Picture This Productions is seeking Indigenous youth ages 13 to 24 for a new TV series called Warrior Up! produced...
Wikwemikong Tourism manager speaks at national Indigenous tourism conference
By Sam Laskaris CALGARY – There’s no denying the Indigenous tourism industry across Canada has taken quite a beating since the start of the COVID-19...
Miss Chapleau 2022 advocating for change
By Kelly Anne Smith SAULT STE. MARIE— Katrina Keech has set her sights on the Miss North Ontario Regional Canada scholarship pageant crown. As Miss...
Serpent River First Nation welcomes new emergency alert program
By Leslie Knibbs SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION— There is a new system of emergency alert system available to all members of Mamaweswen, the North Shore...
Anishinabek Employment and Training Services encourages citizen to complete Labour Market Information Survey
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Anishinabek Employment and Training Services (AETS) is conducting a Labour Market Information (LMI) Survey to identify workforce gaps and...
Nipissing students host paint night social to uplift first Suswin Village tenants
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— Guest artist Jules Armstrong will lead a Paint Night Social fundraiser via Zoom at Nipissing University on Friday, March...
Serpent River First Nation artist advances music career
By Leslie Knibbs ELLIOT LAKE — Isaac Murdoch is a musician, artist, and storyteller originally from Serpent River First Nation (SRFN) but moved back to...
Mamaweswen, The North Shore Tribal Council and Water First announce new training internship for Water Treatment Plant Operators
New collaboration supports young Indigenous adults to become the next generation of Water Operators SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION (March 21, 2022) — This World Water...
Book review: Engaging Indigenous Communities: Resources, Rebellions, and Resurgence, Conference Proceedings
Reviewed by Karl Hele In 2010, Ontario Native Women’s Association ( ONWA) local Anishnaabekweweg of the North Shore and Dr. Karl Hele held a conference...
Assembly of First Nations delegation looking forward to meeting with Pope Francis in Rome
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...
Nipissing First Nation set to host 2023 LNHL Tournament
GARDEN VILLAGE, ON – We are pleased to announce that Nipissing First Nation (NFN) will serve as the host community for the 2023 Little Native...