Nokiiwin’s G’minoomaadozimin initiative aims at enhancing health and safety beyond the workplace
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Red Rock Indian Band’s Ron Kanutski focused on creating wellness in community at Nokiiwin Tribal Council’s G’minoomaadozimin — We Are Living...
Indigenous artists dazzle in launch of Hard Rock Medical’s new season
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—A call for celebration was answered with the Capitol Centre full of stars from the successful television series Hard Rock...
It’s important that families stay connected: Madahbee
By Marci Becking AUNDECK OMNI KANING FIRST NATION – The Child Well-Being Law Working Group met Jan. 18-19 to share ideas and strengthen child well-being...
Chief Alfred Bisaillon passes into the Spirit World
UOI OFFICES (Nipissing First Nation) January 23, 2017 – The Anishinabek Nation flag was lowered at the Union of Ontario Indians head office this week...
A new beginning for Indigenous community at the University of Toronto
By Christine Smith-McFarlane TORONTO—An Entrustment Ceremony was held at the University of Toronto for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Steering Committee Final Report on Friday,...
Thessalon Tigers to face-off the Soo Greyhounds on home-ice
By Sam Laskaris THESSALON FIRST NATION—Members of the Thessalon First Nation are ecstatic they will be able to see one of the most storied Junior...
Importance of Truth and Reconciliation stressed at Lakehead University’s Aboriginal Awareness Centre Speaker Series
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Georgina Island’s Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux stressed the importance of truth and reconciliation for all Canadians during her Jan. 12 presentation at Lakehead...
Indigenous Art—From bush to table to stage
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—The White Water Gallery was bustling with great works and with creative people gathered for the successful Up the Ante...
Elders residence plan gets traction
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION—Chief and Council of Aamjiwnaang First Nation hope to create their first Elders’ care residence on the territory within the...
Executive Director of the Ontario Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy passes to the Spirit World
TORONTO, ON (January 5, 2017)--It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Tony Nobis, Executive Director of the Ontario Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy,...
Future lawyers visit the Union of Ontario Indians
By Daniel Gatto Last October, I was amongst the group of a dozen University of Ottawa Law Practice Program (Programme de Pratique du Droit) candidates...
Gray charges dropped in court
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION—Charges carrying a potential life sentence were dropped against an Aamjiwnaang environmental activist, Vanessa Gray, 24, in Sarnia court on...
‘The world lost a true champion’ Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee on the passing of Arthur Manuel
UOI OFFICES, Nipissing First Nation (January 13, 2017)—It is with a heavy heart that Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee, on behalf of the 40 First...
The JUNO Awards rename award category to Indigenous Music Album of the Year
TORONTO, ON (January 11, 2017)— The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) today announced its JUNO Award category Aboriginal Album of the Year will...
Assembly of First Nations National Chief on the passing of Arthur Manuel: ‘A strong voice for our peoples and rights’
Ottawa, ON (January 12, 2017)-- Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde offered condolences and prayers to the friends and family of Arthur Manuel,...