Shania Kids Can announces partnership with Shkoday Abinojiiwak Obimiwedoon and United Way of Thunder Bay to support the well-being of children in Thunder Bay
NEW YORK (October 5, 2021) — As part of the United Way’s strategic priority to enhance Indigenous Collaboration, and in seeking partners who share their...
Curve Lake First Nation’s Dalyn Wakely shoots and scores
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY – A Nipissing First Nation billet encouraged all of the North Bay Battalion to be culturally mindful during Truth...
New summer internship program announced for Indigenous students at Lakehead University
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Chippewas of Rama First Nation and Fort William First Nation Chiefs Ted Williams and Peter Collins are looking forward...
University Of Sudbury and Kenjgewin Teg announces agreement ‘By, for and with’ Indigenous peoples
SUDBURY (October 7, 2021) – The University of Sudbury is pleased to announce that it is fulfilling the commitment made by the Board of Governors...
Letter to the editor: Support for legal claim to challenge the ongoing impacts of enfranchisement
Greetings!! I am writing this article as a proud member and Councillor of the Henvey Inlet First Nation (HIFN). While I am currently a member...
Mental wellness campaign encourages kindness, acceptance, culture, and compassion
By Rick Garrick TORONTO– The Soar Above Stigma campaign was recently launched to champion messages of Kindness, Acceptance, Culture, and Compassion by the First Peoples...
8th annual Rockin’ Recovery event helps educate, raise awareness and reduce stigma surrounding addiction
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Rockin’ Recovery 2021 featured local stories of recovery from addiction, a comedy set by Biigtigong Nishnaabeg’s Janine Desmoulin, and...
Robinson Huron Treaty Anishinabek deliver petition to the office of the Governor General of Canada and the Lieutenant Governor for Ontario
OTTAWA (September 5, 2021) — In a historic moment, the 21 First Nations of the Robinson-Huron Treaty are calling on Canada and Ontario to engage...
RBC expands and relaunches scholarship program to support Indigenous, Black and all future-focused youth
500+ young Canadians will benefit from RBC Future Launch scholarships – including tailored resources developed with input from diverse business, academic, and non-profit leaders TORONTO...
Dr. Shirley Cheechoo to receive August Schellenberg Award of Excellence
TORONTO (OCTOBER 1, 2021)– imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival is proud to announce that Cree actor and filmmaker Dr. Shirley Cheechoo will receive the...
A tribute bike ride to Ottawa from Saskatchewan
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...
New southwestern Ontario child care and family centre celebrates grand opening
By Shirley Honyust LONDON— Nshwaasnangong, the long-awaited Indigenous Child Care & Family Centre operated by Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre (SOAHAC), celebrated its opening...
Organizers hoping to stage Little NHL tournament following two-year pandemic pause
By Sam Laskaris NIPISSING FIRST NATION – Fingers are crossed. After the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of the Little Native Hockey League (LNHL) tournament...
Rogers 2021 Orange shirt sales through TSC brings two-year campaign total to $250,000 for Residential School Survivors Society and the Orange Shirt Society
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...
Red Rock Indian Band Anishinaabekwe in contention for social change award
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Red Rock Indian Band’s Cindy Crowe was surprised about her recent selection as a finalist for the 2021 RBC...