Heroes in Health Awards presented at 6th annual health conference
By Marci Becking ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY – For the past six years, the Anishinabek Nation has been recognizing individuals in the health field who have...
Fontaine’s book details stories of former Indigenous leaders
By Sam Laskaris GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION – Jerry Fontaine believes a look at the past will lead to a greater future. Fontaine, the former...
Four First Nation artists to feature artwork on prominent international bridge
By Colin Graf WINDSOR— The people in Windsor and neighbouring Detroit, Mich., will soon have something new to look up at on their skylines; six...
Wiikwemkoong actress to be featured in world premier of Wild Indian at 2021 Sundance Film Festival
By Rick Garrick MASSEY — Wiikwemkoong actor Lisa Cromarty is looking forward to the upcoming world premiere of Wild Indian, where she played the sister...
Seven youth continue battle of challenged provincial climate change policies
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION— A group of seven young people, including three First Nations youth, have won a legal battle against efforts by...
Aamjiwnaang First Nation goes digital as it launches new language app
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION— Learners of all ages in Aamjiwnaang First Nation are harnessing the power of modern technology to learn their ancestral...
Fundraising campaign has commenced for new Wiikwemkoong long-term care facility
By Sam Laskaris WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY – A major fundraising campaign to build a new long-term care facility on Manitoulin Island has begun. Officials with...
Wikwemikong Nursing Home will have COVID-19 vaccines this week
WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY – Chief and Council of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory report that the Moderna COVID-19 vaccination will be made available this week for the...
Day School Survivors will have a say in how the Day Schools Legacy Fund is managed
$200-million Legacy Fund preserved, growing and Board seeking input from Survivors and their families OTTAWA — The Board of Directors of McLean Day Schools Settlement...
Fort William First Nation Elder inspires during Dibaajimowin Anishinaabe Storytelling series
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — Fort William First Nation Elder Rita Fenton shared her life story from growing up on the land...
Sports Series: Indigenous curler continues adding to his impressive resume
By Sam Laskaris THUNDER BAY – Though his accomplishments may no longer be garnering considerable media attention and plenty of admiration in his hometown, Al...
Kenjgewin Teg’s Trades and Skill Centre becomes approved Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) Testing Site
First Group of Alumni and Current Students Pass their Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Test MNIDOO MNISING – Kenjgewin Teg’s Anishinabek Skills, Innovation and Research...
Remembering the life and legacy of Elder Geraldine Robertson
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION— Elder Geraldine Robertson, tireless advocate for survivors of the Canadian residential school system and recipient of the Order of...
Opinion: Home sweet home: Place-making in Canada
By Justin Rhoden With each passing holiday season, it’s always so heartwarming seeing families come together to decorate their houses in line with the seasons’...
Sports Series: Former NHL star hoping to resume his appearances in 2021
By Sam Laskaris AUNDECK OMNI KANING FIRST NATION –Reggie Leach, 70, prefers maintaining a hectic schedule, travelling across the country as a motivational speaker. Leach,...