Biigtigong Nishnaabeg band representative advocates for child welfare
By Rick Garrick BIIGTIGONG NISHNAABEG — Biigtigong Nishnaabeg’s Todd Genno recently shared some of his experiences while being brought up in foster care with different...
Fort William First Nation celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — The National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIPD) Pow Wow on Anemki Wajiw in Fort William included a dance...
Mental Health, Addiction and Opioid Summary Report now available
By Jesse Johnson ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE – The Anishinabek Nation’s Health Secretariat has been busy tackling mental health, opioid, and addiction since hiring two...
Magnetawan First Nation Cultural Teachings gathering features clan teachings
By Rick Garrick MAGNETAWAN — Magnetawan First Nation held a Cultural Teachings gathering on June 14 with presentations by Anishinabek Nation Commissioner on Governance Pat...
Distinguished filmmaker sees brighter future
By PJ Wilson NORTH BAY – Alanis Obomsawin wants to “praise what is happening” in improving relations to improve the world for Indigenous people. “We...
Thunder Bay Public Library unveils custom woodwork by Sheridan College students
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — The Thunder Bay Public Library (TBPL) unveiled new custom-made shelves and tables created by eight third-year Sheridan College furniture...
Return of pow wow a profound event for Parry Sound High School community
PARRY SOUND (June 26, 2023)— The Parry Sound High School (PSHS) pow wow is a significant and deeply meaningful event for the school’s Indigenous students...