Ontario government must tackle pollution affecting Indigenous communities
Environmental Commissioner also calls on the province to better protect threatened species and fight algae in Ontario’s lakes Toronto, October 24, 2017 – The Environmental Commissioner...
First Peoples Radio back on track, to launch by National Indigenous Peoples Day 2018
October 24, 2017, Winnipeg, Manitoba – First Peoples Radio Inc. (FPR) is back on track after Canadian and Radio Television Commission’s (CRTC) decision to...
The Seven Grandmothers: Professor John Borrows speaks on Anishinaabe Teachings and Canadian Constitutional Law
By Laura Robinson TORONTO – From October 16-18, by 4:00 pm, Room 140 at University College within the University of Toronto, quickly filled. John Borrows,...
Sunsets and rants with Les Couchie
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION – Les Couchie has a German Sheppard who is friendly with squirrels and chipmunks. The little creatures follow...
Anishinawbe Health and Empty Bowls celebrates 25 years of partnership
By Christine Miskonoodinkwe-Smith TORONTO – Anishnawbe Health and its long-standing charitable partnership – Empty Bowls – celebrated its 25th year at the Gardiner Museum on...
Statement from Aamjiwnaang Chief and Council re: ‘Canada’s Toxic Secret’
RE: Documentary “Canada’s Toxic Secret” – Global News on October 14, 2017 Due to the documentary and several media stories Chief and Council are issuing...
Blaisdell traded to the Sudbury Wolves
By Sam Laskaris SUDBURY – As it turns out Doug Blaisdell will not be playing his entire junior career with the Ontario Hockey League’s Kitchener...
Language of Puncture art exhibition features Modern Day Syllabics art piece
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – The Modern Day Syllabics art piece is part of the Language of Puncture art exhibition, which was curated by...
Ojibway actors shine at ‘Testify: Indigenous Laws and the Arts Collective’
By Laura Robinson Osgoode Hall is 128 years old, and lined with books and portraits representing an elite white and male model of “justice”. The...
Nishnawbe Aski Nation statement on the passing of Gord Downie
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, has issued the following statement following the passing...
Column: Brown water better than none at all
By Maurice Switzer Remember that scene from the movie “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” where all the goggled government guys wearing white hazmat (hazardous material) suits burst...
Artistic projects honour Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women, Residential School Survivors
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION – Residents have recently unveiled two artistic projects to remember and honour both Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women...
Child Abuse Prevention Month recognized with launch of #ISeeYou project
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY –Dilico Anishinabek Family Care and the Children’s Aid Society of the District of Thunder Bay are recognizing Child Abuse Prevention...
Water, wastewater and stormwater management improvements for 116 First Nations
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION – Improvements to Fort William’s stormwater system were among 235 projects announced on Oct. 10 to improve water,...
Anishinaabe language keeper continues to inspire
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION – “Not that long ago I would have had to carry this blue pass. It was my cousin’s...