Letter to the editor: When economists come for Indigenous education
Submitted by Jackson Pind As an alumnus of Laurentian University and current Ph.D. candidate in Indigenous education at Queen’s University, I have been dismayed over...
Montreal teen seeking Indigenous participants for program furthering reconciliation
By Sam Laskaris MONTREAL – A Montreal teenager is doing her part to further reconciliation. This past fall, Anne Lin Arghirescu, a first-year student at...
Beausoleil First Nation Wind and Water Monitoring Project recognized for research excellence
By Rick Garrick BEAUSOLEIL — The Agaaming – Across the Bay: Beausoleil First Nation Wind and Water Monitoring Project was recently recognized during the Lakehead...
Harbourfront Centre celebrates 20th anniversary of Indigenous art innovators Red Sky Performance with digital dance film
Third Digidance presentation features excerpts from award-winning creations Trace & Miigis and Interviews from Collaborators Charting Company’s Extraordinary Journey TORONTO – Harbourfront Centre, in partnership with...
‘The whole system needs to be revamped’ says retired police officer on policing and judicial system
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION— In 2016, the nation was shocked when 12 white jurors in Saskatchewan found Gerald Stanley innocent of shooting...
Nipissing First Nation one of 37 clean water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure improvement projects for First Nations
NORTH BAY (March 25, 2021) —Canadians everywhere are feeling the impact of COVID-19, on their families, their livelihoods and their way of life. Together, Canada,...
Lakehead University Indigenous Graduate Student shares inspiring education journey
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Pays Plat’s Clifford Mushquash shared how his career goals have changed from law to social work to public health...
Thunder Bay youth make noise in the age of climate denial by promoting climate change and education
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — The Fridays for Future Thunder Bay group of youth recently held a virtual launch party on March 13 for...
A powerful act of kindness
Submitted by Rachel Hensen MOOSE CREE FIRST NATION— You might think this is a story about hockey or hockey cards or Ethan Bear or perhaps...
ORIGIN to host Share your Roots VR Competition
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — ORIGIN is providing an opportunity for four Indigenous Knowledge Keepers, artists, storytellers or people offering Indigenous experiential tourism experiences...
Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald welcomes joint investment for water infrastructure in 37 First Nations in Ontario
TAKWA TAGAMOU NATION – On March 22, World Water Day, Ontario Regional Chief (ORC) RoseAnne Archibald welcomed the recent announcement of investment into clean water,...
New study suggests growing concerns of young First Nations people becoming victims of human trafficking in southwestern Ontario
TRIGGER WARNING: the following content discusses human trafficking, sexual assault, and sexual exploitation that may be difficult for some readers. If you think you might...
Apply now to CBC New Indigenous Voices to build your media career
WINNIPEG– The National Screen Institute – Canada is now accepting applications for the 2021 edition of CBC New Indigenous Voices – a program for emerging...
Indigenous talk show hosts have national aspirations
By Sam Laskaris ST. CATHARINES – An Indigenous-themed talk radio show continues to gain traction. But Karl Dockstader and Sean Vanderklis, the co-hosts of the...
Anishinabek Nation stands up for First Nation rights in the fight against climate change
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (March 25, 2021) – The Anishinabek Nation appeared at the Supreme Court of Canada to stand up for First Nation rights...