University teaches shared stories of Nbisiing Aanishinaabeg
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION – The class was held at Nbisiing Secondary School on Nipissing First Nation. Professor of History 1006 –...
Remembering Indigenous children taken from their families and culture
** Trigger Warning: readers are advised that this article deals with the subject of Indian Residential Schools. If anyone is experiencing distress or pain as...
Wesley-Esquimaux encourages youth to vote
By Rick Garrick CHIPPEWAS OF GEORGINA ISLAND FIRST NATION — Chippewas of Georgina Island’s Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux is focused on encouraging young people to vote, the...
Twiggs founder named Northern Ontario’s Entrepreneur of the Year
By Sam Laskaris SAULT STE. MARIE – A successful northern Ontario family business has captured yet another award. Jennifer Twigg, the founder of Twiggs Coffee...
Young People’s Theatre productions explore the seven ancestral teachings
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – The renowned Young People’s Theatre (YPT) has certainly stepped up its commitment to increase knowledge and appreciation of the history...
Residential School Survivor recently appointed to National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation’s (NCTR’s) Survivors’ Circle
** Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the recount of Residential Schools and events that took place in Residential Schools. A National Indian Residential...
Libraries prepare to celebrate First Nations Public Library Week in Ontario
SUDBURY, ONTARIO – The theme for the 19th annual First Nations Public Library Week (FNPLW) celebration is Revitalizing Indigenous Languages. Libraries across the Province of...
Art, ‘Queer Potentiality,’ and the North
** Trigger warning: readers are cautioned that images can be upsetting in person to folks affected by suicide, in particular a child-sized hockey jersey bearing...
Saul to discuss The Comeback at Toronto literary event
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – Renowned Canadian writer John Ralston Saul will be discussing his book about Indigenous people at a literary festival in Toronto...
Importance of reconciliation emphasized at youth-focussed panel discussion
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Canadian Roots Exchange executive director Max FineDay emphasized the importance of reconciliation during the In Conversation with Max FineDay...
‘Live Love Laugh’ overall winner at Cinéfest Sudbury
By Marci Becking SUDBURY – The mini documentary, “Live Love Laugh”, directed and filmed by Ed Regan of Regan Pictures and produced by the Anishinabek...
Autumn Peltier going to the United Nations to share her message about water
By Marci Becking Anishinabek Nation Chief Water Commissioner, Autumn Peltier, is headed to the United Nation Secretary-General’s Climate Action Summit this week in New York...
The Gtigewin Community Garden promotes sustainability, healthy eating, and Anishinaabemowin
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION— Citizens of Nipissing First Nation (NFN) are growing a fondness for fresh vegetables with the Gtigewin Community Garden....
Book review: Storm of Locusts
Reviewed by Karl Hele Storm of Locusts is the second volume in Rebecca Roanhorse’s Sixth World series. The novel picks up Maggie Hoskie’s story about a...
Roots to Harvest to continue to provide meaningful employment and training opportunities for youth
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Pays Plat First Nation’s Jordan Lees enjoyed learning about gardening and dealing with people over the summer through the...