Chief Rogers hopes to get more data on pollution-related illnesses
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG – Chief Joanne Rogers is beginning to feel hope for the future health of her people, surrounded by more than 50...
Wiky’s Trudeau-Paquet traded to Kirkland Lake Gold Miners
By Sam Laskaris KIRKLAND LAKE – It certainly didn’t take Greg Trudeau-Paquet long to adjust to his new home. The 18-year-old, who is from Wikwemikong,...
‘We are an industry’: Wesley-Esquimaux says at Indigenous Knowledge Conference
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Reconciliation and Fort William First Nation’s Sugar Bush were among the topics featured at the Indigenous Knowledge Conference, held...
First Nations fight nuclear waste
The Bawating Water Protectors (BWT) were on the march at Queen’s Park on November 9 to tell Ontario Liberals and Ontario Power Generation what they...
The Anishinawbe way of life depicted in paintings
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO – “I have a great respect for Joseph Sagaj, he’s one of the best Anishnawbe artists we have,” said Elder Jim...
Canadian Wrestling Federation puts on a show in Serpent River
By Leslie Knibbs SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION –The Canadian Wrestling Federation (CWF) put on a spectacular show in a “square circle ring” at the Lifestyles...
McKenzie brings something new to pow wows with fabric art
By Rick Garrick NORTH BAY – Fabric artist Robin McKenzie developed her unique style of fabric art about two-and-a-half years ago at the request of...
‘Medicine Songs’ new gem from Buffy Sainte-Marie
By Rick Garrick Buffy Sainte-Marie enjoyed working with fellow Polaris Music Prize winner Tanya Tagaq on You Got to Run (Spirit of the Wind), a...
Dr. Martin Brokenleg speaks at Intergenerational Trauma Conference
SAGAMOK ANISHNAWBEK – World-renowned speaker Dr. Martin Brokenleg spoke to a packed room of educators and citizens in Sagamok on Nov. 10 at the Intergenerational...
Situation Table to help at-risk people in Thunder Bay
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Canadian Mental Health Association Thunder Bay CEO Sharon Pitawanakwat recently announced the launch of the Situation Table to help...
Grassy Narrows still waiting for clean up
By Christine Miskonoodinkwe-Smith TORONTO – Judy Da Silva, Lee Maracle and Vanessa Gray spoke to a packed room with the theme Mercury Justice Now on...
Indigenous and Ingenious highlighting diverse and unique talent
By Erica Commanda TORONTO – There will be 18 multi-talented, high profile First Nations artists showcasing their diverse body of work for the third annual...
Jared Bissaillion, 22, running for Chief in Thessalon First Nation
By Leslie Knibbs THESSALON – A young man who completed a Mining Engineer diploma at Cambrian College in 2016 was unsuccessful in finding a career...
Ontario and Anishinabek Nation working together to support Anishinabek children, youth and families
Province and Anishinabek Nation Sign Relationship Agreement Ontario and the Anishinabek Nation signed an agreement today that will strengthen the relationship through an affirmation of...
‘I’m not the only one’: Reflections of a Sixties Scoop survivor
By Christine Miskonoodinkwe-Smith I took part in the third annual National Bi-Giwen Indigenous Survivors of Child Welfare Gathering earlier this fall at Waupoos Farm in...