Book on Residential Schools highlighted at Ontario Library Association Super Conference
By Christine Smith (McFarlane) TORONTO – On Feb. 4 the First Nations Communities Read competition was highlighted at the Ontario Library Association (OLA) Super Conference...
Nipissing University awarded grant to improve mental health supports
NORTH BAY – Nipissing University is launching a new project to improve counseling services for Aboriginal students. The project, titled Strengthening Campus Mental Health Supports,...
Flags: whose land is it, anyway?
By Maurice Switzer Flags have always fascinated me. How amazing that a single piece of cloth, fluttering in the breeze, can represent the past, present...
Hurt people, hurt people
By Marci Becking NORTH BAY – Rapper and painter Shibastik from Moose Cree First Nation tells some 40 participants at the annual HIV/AIDS conference hosted...
Fort William FN will not give up inherent rights to CN
FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION–Fort William First Nation supports the City of Thunder Bay’s decision to reject the most recent and final offer from CN and...
The ‘Wet Cues’ win back-to-back in 8-ball
By Greg Plain SARNIA – Four men from Aamjiwnaang First Nation swept the Ontario Valley National 8-Ball League Association (OVNEA) tournament on Feb. 8 without...
Book Review: Storytelling at its best
Reviewed by Shirley Honyust/ Yenatli:yo Bear-Walker and other stories author Basil Johnston uses his talent for writing to provide a literal translation of these short...
First Nations Public Library Week celebrates 15 years
By Marci Becking NIPISSING FIRST NATION – Former librarians were honoured during First Nations Public Library Week at Nipissing First Nation’s public library in Garden...
Canadore College signs historical Canada Indigenous Protocol
NORTH BAY – Canadore College signed an historical Canada Indigenous Protocol on Feb. 7. Initiated by Colleges and Institutes of Canada (CICan), the national and...
Gage D’Amour pouch for FASD workshops
By Lynda Banning, Union of Ontario Indians FASD worker – Superior Region With Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, it’s a good time to...
Lakehead University looking for Aboriginal alumni
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Lakehead University is calling out for Aboriginal alumni to participate in the Thunder Bay and Orillia campuses 50th anniversary...
Writing to make songs…and pursue dreams
By Maurice Switzer NIPISSING FIRST NATION – Susan Aglukark’s writing is most familiar to Canadians as lyrics in nine record albums that have sold half...
Being a team player the focus of this year’s Little NHL
By Rick Garrick This year’s 44th Annual Little NHL (Native Hockey League) tournament is incorporating a focus on team players instead of star players. “Let’s...
Teen working to protect water in Beausoleil
By Sharon Weatherall BEAUSOLEIL FIRST NATION –”Our mother is being poisoned, and in turn she is dying. I want to be a part of something...
Different paths – Common ground
By Beverly Sabourin and Peter Globensky “He who opens a school door, closes a prison.” Victor Hugo – novelist and human rights activist. Conventional wisdom...