First Nations Youth connect with STEM mentors at OFNTSC summit
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — The Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation’s 2022 First Nations Youth STEM Summit included presentations by Fort William Elder...
Fort William citizen elected as trustee with Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Fort William First Nation’s Sarah Pelletier looks forward to taking on the Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board (TBCDSB)...
Provincial federation of friendship centres publishes new book
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – The Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC) now has a new way to show off its accomplishments. The group...
Wiikwemkoong youth hoop dancer takes home award for powerful music video
By Rick Garrick TORONTO — Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory hoop dancer Emilee Ann Pitawanakwat and musicians Andrea Ramolo and Kinnie Starr were recently recognized with the...
Serpent River First Nation remains resilient in fight for toxic injustice
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— When government officials were invited to Serpent River First Nation to tour dead lakes, they refused to drink the...
Anishinabek Nation leadership appalled with birth alerts continuing in Thunder Bay
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (April 8, 2022) – In October of 2020, the Government of Ontario directed that societies must cease birth alerts – a...
Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory working to protect at-risk species and wildlife
By Rick Garrick WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY — Wiikwemkoong is establishing a marsh outdoor educational site at Meshkoodayaang Shkoo sii Prairie Point Marsh and collaborating on...