Lakehead University announces Anishinaabekwe as new Canada Research Chair
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Netmizaagamig Nishinaabeg’s Melissa Twance was recently appointed as the Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Land Pedagogies and Indigenous...
First Nations lawyer named as a Rising Star by Toronto Life magazine
By Sam Laskaris CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION – Stephanie Willsey already has numerous accomplishments in her legal career, but it’s believed the Chippewas of...
Through the eyes of artist Ray Fox
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—Being close to nature in Northern Ontario again has inspired the art of Ray Fox. Speaking at his solo exhibition,...
M’Chigeeng First Nation member awarded Ontario Hockey Federation accolade
By Sam Laskaris M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION – Gayle Payette has once again made history. Payette, a member of M’Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island, joined...
‘Settlements are not taxpayer dollars’: Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (December 17, 2024) – The federal government’s fall economic statement — tabled just a few hours after Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland...
Carleton University to launch new Certificate in Journalism in Indigenous Communities program
By Rick Garrick OTTAWA — Carleton University’s School of Journalism and Communication is planning to launch a new 10-month Certificate in Journalism in Indigenous Communities...
Aamjiwnaang member becomes CEO of health access centre
By Sam Laskaris AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION – She’s back. After a year of working elsewhere, Janice Martin once again finds herself employed by the Southwest...
Acclaimed Indigenous documentarian featured in latest Koostachin movie
By Sam Laskaris VANCOUVER – It was an easy sell for Jules Koostachin. Koostachin didn’t have to do much arm-twisting to get legendary Indigenous documentarian...
Employment gathering supports future generations in the work force
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — The Feathers of Hope held an employment gathering with support from the Future Generations Foundation on Nov. 28 at...
Fort William First Nation acknowledges National Addiction Awareness Week
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — A group of community speakers shared their lived experiences with addictions and recovery during Fort William’s National...
Clean energy benefits discussed by CEO of First Nation economic development corporation
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – Don Richardson believes participating in clean energy projects can be win-win situations for First Nations. Richardson is the president and...
Hat artist passionate about lending a helping hand creates sobriety support program
By Kelly Anne Smith WINNIPEG—Winnipeg hat milliner and designer Ron Kerr enjoys the process of creativity as he encompasses cultural importance in his pieces. Kerr’s...
New Anishinaabemowin program inspires language learners
By Kirk Titmuss NIPISSING FIRST NATION—Learning “the way of” Anishinaabemowin got a major boost at the Anishinabek Nation Head Office in Nipissing First Nation on...
Hope, healing, and a new beginning: new Indigenous youth space opens in Sudbury
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY – Cooking, cleaning, gardening, traditional harvesting, and especially housing — they’re all part of the services and “a new way...
Indigenous Tourism Ontario (ITO) and the Tourism Innovation Lab launch new program
By Rick Garrick AUNDECK OMNI KANING — Indigenous Tourism Ontario (ITO) and the Tourism Innovation Lab have launched the Indigenous Culinary Tourism Skode Program to...