Indigenous Culture Fund Rally to call out Ford on cuts
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—Premier Doug Ford can expect to be told to restore the Indigenous Culture Fund (ICF) at a Queen’s Park...
‘Midwifery is an antidote to these traumatic processes’ says keynote speaker at Indigenous Midwifery Summit
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—A Midwifery Pipe Ceremony was featured during the opening of the Indigenous Midwifery Summit 2019, held Feb. 12-13 at the Valhalla...
Anishinabek Nation mourns the passing of Grandmother Water Walker Josephine Mandamin
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (February 22, 2019)— The Anishinabek Nation mourns the passing of our Grandmother, our Water Commissioner, our kind and gentle Water Protector,...
Koganaawsawin Working Group strategize best practices
By Marina Plain AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION— The Anishinabek Nation Social Development Department recently hosted a Child Well-Being Working Group Meeting from February 5-6. The meeting...
Panel discusses the Robinson Huron/Superior Hennessy verdict
By Catherine Murton Stoehr SUDBURY—This past week, Sarah Rice, Director of the Indigenous Portfolio at the University of Sudbury, hosted a panel to facilitate knowledge...
Long Lake #58 to collaborate on research project on maintaining safety of water
By Rick Garrick LONG LAKE #58—Long Lake #58 is one of the Matawa First Nations involved in a three-year collaborative research project on maintaining the...
Book Review: The First Nations of Ontario: Social and Historical Transitions
Reviewed by Karl Hele As a book, The First Nations of Ontario falls flat. Hedican optimistically takes up the challenge to trace the social and...
Indigenous mindfulness used for healing
By Laura Barrios CHIPPEWAS OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION—Anishinabek Nation Family Well-Being workers attended a winter training session, with a key focus on mindfulness. As...
Interview panelist provides helpful tips for your next job interview
Here are some pointers to prepare for an interview: Start by researching the company (website) you are applying to. Know about its mandate, mission, values,...
North American Palladium host open house for Sunday Lake exploration in Thunder Bay
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—A group of Fort William First Nation leaders and citizens called for benefits and environmental monitoring during North American Palladium’s Jan....
Beausoleil First Nation Youth Council celebrates announcement of funding for Christian Island ferry
CHRISTIAN ISLAND (February 15, 2019) — The Beausoleil First Nation Youth Council has issued the following statement via its Twitter account regarding Minister Seamus O’Regan’s...
Nipissing University students share treaty knowledge with community
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—Nipissing University students shared treaty knowledge with the community in a special public lecture held at the North Bay Museum...
Indigenous multidisciplinary artist embraces new role on CBC’s new one-hour drama series
By Rick Garrick TORONTO—Indigenous multidisciplinary artist Tamara Podemski is enjoying her role on Coroner, CBC’s new one-hour drama series that premiered on Jan. 7 in...
Bookshelves spreading the Indigenous word
By Maurice Switzer NORTH BAY – Bill Humphries doesn’t want other Canadians to wait as long as he did to learn about the role Indigenous...
Assembly of First Nation first Round Dance draws large attendance
By Lisa Abel OTTAWA—The sound of hand drums, songs and laughter filled a hotel conference room in Ottawa as hundreds of people attended a Round...