Inaugural Anemki Unity Winter Classic shoots and scores big against racism
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—The Fort William Northstars won the Midget championship at the Anemki Unity Winter Classic hockey tournament with a 5-0 shutout over...
Pic Mobert’s Come Here Look for the Good Life gathering draws large attendance
By Rick Garrick PIC MOBERT FIRST NATION—An Elder’s emotional comments about his children being taken away to residential school encouraged others to share their experiences...
First University of Toronto community Powwow revival deemed ‘a needed cultural shift’
By Christine Smith McFarlane TORONTO—The Indigenous Studies Students’ Union hosted the Honouring Our Students Powwow, the first powwow held at the University of Toronto in...
Heartfelt Gchi-Miigwech to all from the Osawamick Family
Submitted by Lisa Osawamick The Osawamick family wishes to express our profound gratitude to all of the individuals and organizations that shared such open acceptance,...
Former NHL coach and player Ted Nolan delivers keynote speech on education
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Former National Hockey League coach and player Ted Nolan spoke about the importance of education at the 10th Annual Matawa Education...
NDP leadership candidate Charlie Angus to spearhead campaign with priority on First Nation issues
TIMMINS—Timmins-James Bay MP Charlie Angus is making First Nation issues a priority in his campaign to be elected leader of the federal New Democratic Party...
Moose Cree First Nation sets new records for Little NHL
By Sam Laskaris MISSISSAUGA—It was yet another record-breaking year for the Little Native Hockey League tournament. And not just in terms of participating teams. A...
Anishinabek charity ‘Hotel Discount Program’ makes positive impact on Anishinabek citizens
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON—On March 14, Jason Restoule, Manager of the Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity (AN7GC) visited Quattro Hotel & Conference Centre in Sault...
Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day says ‘World Water Day means meeting basic human rights and protecting Ontario’s clean water for future generations’
TORONTO, ON (March 21, 2017) – Tomorrow, March 22 is World Water Day. Since 1993, the United Nations has made this a day of to...
Internationally-renowned Algonquin craftsman guides Carleton University students on Birch Bark Canoe building
By Rick Garrick OTTAWA—Carleton University students are busy with the construction of a traditional Algonquin canoe under the direction of Pinock, an internationally-renowned Algonquin craftsman...
The Chippewas-Muncey-Oneida Riverhawks receive top honours at LNHL
By Sam Laskaris MISSISSAUGA—The Chippewas-Muncey-Oneida Riverhawks steamrolled over all of their opponents at the Little Native Hockey League tournament and captured top honours in the...
Sault College receives support from the Ted Nolan Foundation
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON (March 20, 2017)–Sault College is honoured to announce that the Ted Nolan Foundation has partnered with the College to continue granting...
Taking it to the streets: Sudbury Police supervisors undertake cultural awareness training
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY—It might be too early to say how cultural training plays out in the real world late on a weekend night...
The Headrick trifecta participate in the 46th Annual Little NHL tournament
By Sam Laskaris MISSISSAUGA – Like many other Ontario couples, Anne and Dave Headrick have talked about taking their family to Florida for a March...
Silent to their graves about Residential School trauma
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—For the third consecutive week in February, the number of people turning out for a two-hour Truth and Reconciliation learning...