The Little NHL executive committee welcomes new president
By Sam Laskaris MISSISSAUGA – A woman will continue to be president of the executive committee for the Little Native Hockey League tournament. But it...
ORIGIN launches new virtual reality tools
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—ORIGIN launched two new interactive Virtual Reality (VR) tools, an ORIGIN National Advisory Council and a new brand strategy — Let’s...
Fort William First Nation youth step up in their community and schools
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Fort William’s Neveah Morriseau-Charlie performed the fancy shawl dance during the opening of the 2018 Step Up Hero Awards in Thunder...
Maamwizing: Pursuing Research in a Good Way – over 250 attend research conference, seek to build capacity
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY – As Celeste Pedri-Spade reviewed the program for Maamwizing 2018, the research conference co-chair noticed a unique moment. It was...
Anishinabek Nation leadership troubled by recent police conduct towards First Nation youth
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (December 4, 2018)— Anishinabek Nation leadership and citizens alike were disturbed upon learning of an incident that transpired involving a First...
Zhooniyaa – receiving a lump sum of money
By Helen Bobiwash Are you expecting to receive a lump sum of money? An amount that isn’t part of your regular income? There are many...
Book review: Indigenous Research: Theories, Practices, and Relationships
Reviewed by Karl Hele Indigenous Research: Theories, Practices, and Relationships, is a great recent contribution to understanding, elaborating, and developing Indigenous research methodologies. It is...
Anishinabek Nation, Canada and US mayors call for stricter rules for water withdrawals from the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence
COLLINGWOOD (November 30, 2018) — For the first time, Canada and United States mayors from the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative and Anishinabek...
Artwork based on the stories of a group of Northern Superior women highlighted at art launch
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Artwork based on the stories of a group of Northern Superior women was highlighted during the Nov. 8 launch of the...
Anishinabekwe magic
By Jenny Adams I too had a dream. “I awoke suddenly, having a clear crisp memory of my dream, it had a certain realism, almost...
Weengushk Film Institute Toronto Film Industry Tour a big success
TORONTO–Weengushk Film Institute’s Toronto student tour was an overwhelming success. The 16 – 20 November tour kicked off with Buffy Sainte Marie concert at the...
‘Good food fights type 2 diabetes’ says North Bay pharmacist
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—With November being Diabetes Awareness Month, a Northern Ontario pharmacist wants you to know how to get healthy without drugs....
Beendigen celebrates growth and successes over four decades
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Beendigen Anishinabe Women’s Crisis Home and Family Healing Centre celebrated its 40th anniversary on Nov. 6 at the Victoriaville Centre location,...
Just keep writing: the time is now for Indigenous writers
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY – For Lee Maracle, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) may have created an appeal and focused renewed attention on...
A better future with strength of youth and wisdom of the Elders
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—Three Elders and three youth called on Indigenous peoples to support the youth as they strive to protect Mother Earth...