‘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,...
Minister Carolyn Bennett meets with Beausoleil First Nation youth, leadership
Christian Island, ON (January 10, 2017)– Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Carolyn Bennett traveled to Christian Island, a small community in Southern Georgian Bay,...
Georgian, Trent announce new pathway to Indigenous B.Ed. program
Barrie, ON (Dec 22, 2016)–Georgian College and Trent University have signed an agreement that provides pathways for graduates of two Georgian programs Trent’s new Indigenous...
Judge directs mini-hearing
By Sixties Scoop Lawsuit TORONTO–The Honourable Justice Edward Belobaba of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has ordered there to be a “mini-trial” with representative...
Weengushk Film Institute seeking community donations to support upcoming student films production
M’CHIGEENG, ON (January 4, 2017)— Weengushk Film Institute is seeking community donations and/or sponsorships for the production of upcoming student films. Filming of 8 student...
The Aboriginal Wholistic Knowledge Sharing Circle recognized with Deputy Minister Pinnacle Award
By Rick Garrick LONDON—The Aboriginal Wholistic Knowledge Sharing Circle was recently recognized with a Deputy Minister Pinnacle Award from the Ontario Ministry of Children and...
Lemons and protests
By Samantha Restoule A couple of weeks ago life handed me a lemon. “What am I supposed to do with this?” I asked myself....
Former OPP officer pens book on Anishinaabe culture
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY – The author calls it a simple read offering his interpretations of Anishinaabe Culture. After years of working with...
Book Review: This is Indian Land
By Karl Hele Drawing inspiration and its title from Garden River’s CP Rail Bridge with its message “THIS IS INDIAN LAND”, the book seeks to...
Hockey event looking to bring Fort William and Thunder Bay together
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Fort William First Nation is looking to bring First Nation and non-First Nation hockey players together through the Anemki...
Outrage over discrimination to ‘Status Card Users’
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY – An ice hut rental business owner has been publicly shamed on social media for racially offensive remarks in...
A season of good will in Sagamok
By Leslie Knibbs SAGAMOK ANISHNAWBEK – “This Christmas has been the most hectic of all my 60 years so far. But without a doubt it...
Thunder Bay hosted its 15th Annual Christmas Aboriginal Fine Arts and Crafts Gift Show
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—A set of three porcupine quill medallions worth $2,500 was featured at the 15th Annual Christmas Aboriginal Fine Arts and Crafts...