Student group creates event to remember women lost to violence
By Marci Becking TIMMINS – Students enrolled in the Social Services Worker Program at Northern College are organizing an event on November 28 – remembering...
Invitation to the Canadian Human Rights Commission Webinar
Invitation to the Canadian Human Rights Commission Webinar: Applying the Canadian Human Rights Act in a First Nations Context November 18, 2014: 1:00 p.m. –...
Calling on Indigenous Peoples to re-establish our responsibilities to water
Calling on Indigenous Peoples to re-establish our responsibilities to the waters and those yet unborn by working collaboratively with one common vision – WATER IS...
AFN continues to assist former Residential School students submit applications for personal credits
OTTAWA – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) will continue to assist former students of residential schools to submit their applications for personal credits for...
Of pottery, drums, and a bike – Bobiwash creates a sporty-artistic balance
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY – Helen Bobiwash rides a bike but, as she laughs, she’s often flying by the seat of her pants. And...
Bringing vision to others lets us see the world better ourselves
By Richard Wagamese I remember a story told to me a long time ago. It was about a small mouse who wanted to see the...
Beausoleil artist’s work featured at Georgian College campus
By Sharon Weatherall MIDLAND – Earlier this year, Beausoleil First Nation artist Clayton King was commissioned by Georgian College to create three First Nations paintings...
Norval Morrisseau biographer paints pages with words
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY – Armand Garnet Ruffo, author of a biography on Norval Morrisseau, paused, almost as if he was taking a deep...
Indigenous Education Week celebrated at Laurentian University
By Heather Campbell SUDBURY – Laurentian University celebrated Indigenous Education Week from October 20-24 with a focus on the increasing number of indigenous academics and...
Anishinaabe artists exhibit at Art Gallery of Ontario until end of November
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO – Before and After the Horizon: Anishinaabe Artists of the Great Lakes, an exhibition currently at the Art Gallery of Ontario...
The Sweetgrass Band nominated for bluegrass award
By Marci Becking ALDERVILLE FN – Chief JimBob Marsden’s bluegrass band has been nominated for “Promising Group for 2014” by the Central Canadian Bluegrass Awards....
Anishinabek Nation responds to Ebola public safety concerns
UOI OFFICES – The Anishinabek Nation is committed to working with each of its member First Nations as well as Health Canada as we proactively...
Mike Harris sorry for students of history
By Maurice Switzer Mike Harris said he “feels sorry” for those who participated in an event focussing on the former Ontario premier’s political legacy and...
Henvey Inlet hosts job fair for its wind farm project
Media Release (October 27, 2014) – Henvey Inlet First Nation (HIFN) is another step closer to seeing the development of its wind farm. The HIFN...
Youth ‘indspired’ at career conference
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Potential career options were the focus for two Robinson Superior Treaty region high school students during Indspire’s Soaring: Indigenous...