Chiefs of Ontario sign historic Political Accord with the province
Toronto, ON (August 24, 2015) — Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day and Premier Kathleen Wynne signed a historic political accord at a ceremony at the...
Innergex renewable energy and their goal – ‘Human Aspect’ – Part 3 of 3
In today’s society, politicians are not listening to the people and have stripped away the municipality and citizen’s rights of what goes on in their...
HIV/AIDS information display debunks lingering stereotypes
MOOSE DEER POINT FIRST NATION – Some 50 community members attended the annual Health Fair August 19th at the community Rec Center. Sue Williams (CHR)...
PhD candidate calls for Indigenous People to be a part of the Canadian heritage process
OTTAWA – An Ottawa PhD candidate is calling for Indigenous People to be full participants in the Canadian heritage process. Carlton University’s Trina Cooper-Bolam’s master’s...
Indigenous World View workshops to be offered
By Rick Garrick Red Rock Indian Band’s Cindy Crowe is planning to deliver Indigenous World View Training workshops to companies and organizations across Turtle Island...
Teach our children well
By Suzanne Keeptwo You may have attended residential school. You may have been “educated” to work as a domestic or labourer. You may have struggled...
Ask Dr. Mushquash: Are traditional, culture-based healing methods helpful in treating addiction?
Welcome to “Ask Dr. Mushquash”. Are traditional, culture-based healing methods helpful in treating addiction? As anyone who has participated in traditional culture-based healing ceremonies knows...
Pic Mobert artist began art to explore identity and express emotions
By Rick Garrick Pic Mobert artist Candace Twance incorporates layers into her visual artwork to indicate there is more to life than is visible —...
‘The Sunset Dreamer’ – BFN photographer on display
By Sharon Weatherall Beautiful scenes from Christian Island will be on display in Penetanguishene, Ontario later this month. Landscape photographer Sharon Lisa Monague is hosting...
Rabbit and Bear Paws
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Sounds of a native trumpet
By Richard Wagamese I have always loved the sound of a trumpet. When I was small a brass band came to the church I attended...
Madahbee congratulates new Nishnawbe-Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler
Union of Ontario Indians Offices (August 12, 2015) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee congratulates newly-elected Nishnawbe-Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler. Grand...
Jones getting in touch with the community again through self-reflection
By Rick Garrick Garden River’s Alanna Jones enjoyed the opportunity to enhance her leadership skills at the COADY Institute of St. Francis Xavier University’s Indigenous...
Fair Elections Act may disenfranchise Aboriginal voters
By Joey Krackle The Harper Government passed the Fair Elections Act in 2015 with the objective of decreasing voter fraud by eliminating the use of...
Wesley-Esquimaux inducted as honourary witness at TRC closing ceremonies
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Chippewa of Georgina Island’s Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux is continuing her Truth and Reconciliation journey as a member of Governing Council...