Internationally known speaker attends North Shore FASD conference
By Leslie Knibbs MISSISSAUGA FIRST NATION—The North Shore Tribal Council held its 7th Annual FASD Conference on November 18 at Mississauga First Nation (MFN). Frances...
Distinct, unique Indigenous art displayed and sold at 2nd Annual Indigenous & Ingenious Art Show & Sale
By Josée Duranleau TORONTO—On November 19 and 20, 18 outstanding Indigenous artists and artisans showcased their art and crafts at the second annual Indigenous &...
Profile on Elder Raymond Owl: a craftsman, an environmental activist
By Leslie Knibbs Growing up in a small First Nation community on a river at a time when most people relied on fish and game...
Chippewas of the Thames fundraising and sharing information on Duty to Consult challenge at Supreme Court in Ottawa
Submitted by Shirley Honyust/ Yenatli:yo LONDON–Tina Stevens from Kettle Point First Nation, Indigenous member of the Council of Canadians local London Chapter, arranged for a...
Anishinabek Nation Political Update – November 2016
The Say Yes to AES campaign is done – this week the participating First Nations who have directed and developed the Anishinabek Nation Education Agreement...
First Nations people encouraged to get involved in studying law at Lakehead University
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY–Red Rock Indian Band’s Gilbert Deschamps is looking to get more Indigenous people involved in studying law at Lakehead University’s Bora...
Spirit Horse: Returning home
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO—A mysterious horse appears to a family that is grieving a devastating loss in Spirit Horse, a play that was adapted by...
Keegonsug
Keegonsug Way-way-ni in-nayn-dum-moh-win-nun mee-gi-way-naan-ni-won ish-poh noo-ji-yaa-gun-ni-waach kee-gons-ug. A-say-ma a-sa-gun-ni-wi ni-bee-gaang. Ay-mi-ji-gay-win-nun a-pah-ji-ji-gaa-tay-won. Mee-gway-ch di-kit-toh-min kee-gons bi-maa-ti-zi-win ji-mee-ni-go-yaang. Ki-chi mee-gway-ch ni-mee-gi-way-min kee-gons bi-maa-ti-zi-win. A-mee-way-tush ni-naa-guch-ji-too-min way-way-ni...
Sarnia Friendship Centre opens first friendship centre Aboriginal housing initiative in Ontario
By Greg Plain SARNIA—The Sarnia Lambton Native Friendship Centre (SLNFC) opened the first Urban Aboriginal Housing Apartments operating in their building/onsite. President Eddie Hanna was...
‘We are water, the water unites us’ states Water Walker Josephine Mandamin
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—The Indigenous knowledge shared at the International Joint Commission’s (IJC) Great Lakes Water Quality Board 194th Meeting in Thunder Bay was...
Reconciliation starts in North Bay
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—The Truth and Reconciliation Commission gave 94 recommendations for Canada to attempt to mend the horrible history of Indian Residential...
Tomson Highway and The Postmistress
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO—Cree playwright, Tomson Highway, has come a long way from his birthplace on the trapline in northern Manitoba. He’s received international acclaim...
CBC Thunder Bay Executive Producer honoured with award
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—CBC Thunder Bay executive producer Michael Dick was recently presented with CBC’s Community Builder award by CBC president Hubert Lacroix for...
Georgian College Design and Visual Arts alumna wins at Premier’s Awards gala
BARRIE, ON (November 23, 2016)–Georgian College Art and Design Fundamentals and Fine Arts – Advanced alumna Aylan Couchie has been named the winner of the...
Whitefish River’s Jordi Jacko recognized with award from Corporate Knights magazine
By Rick Garrick WHITEFISH RIVER FIRST NATION—Whitefish River’s Jordi Jeremiah Jacko credits his work in the community for being recognized with a 2016 30 Under...