Anishinabek Education Institute gleaming with pride as it celebrates its graduates
By Katie Twance NIPISSING FIRST NATION—The Anishinabek Educational Institute (AEI) Nipissing campus held their graduation ceremonies on Saturday, June 25, 2016, on Nipissing First Nation....
ORIGIN bulldozing path for greater opportunities for women
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Red Rock Indian Band’s Melissa Hardy Giles and partner Paul Giles want to train more women as heavy equipment operators. The...
Garden project cultivates opportunity and healthy community
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Fort William’s Jensen Morriseau and Beau Boucher are working with Roots to Harvest on the Fort William community garden and two...
Little Spirit Singers recognized for their contributions
By Vincent Chechock PARRY SOUND—In recognition and in celebration of being recipients of the 2015 Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Youth Achievement, Chief and Council and...
The New Duchesnay Store serves up 10th anniversary with a smile
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—Staff, the community, and responsible ownership have made a winning combination for The New Duchesnay Store, in Duchesnay on...
Canada Day sharing circle creates multiculturalism and shared knowledge
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Red Rock Indian Band’s Cindy Crowe led a Canada Day Sharing Circle with Pipe Ceremony at the Spirit Garden Firepit at...
Pic Mobert opens treatment centre
By Rick Garrick PIC MOBERT—Pic Mobert First Nation celebrated the grand opening of its new water treatment plant on June 21 with a tour of...
First step to a future career in medicine completed
By Arnya Assance Griffin Assance-Goulais, citizen of Beausoleil First Nation, takes the first step towards achieving his goal of pursuing his chosen profession: a doctor....
The Union of Ontario Indians welcomes new corporate leadership
UOI OFFICES (July 8, 2016) – The Union of Ontario Indians is pleased to announce that Gary Dokis has been appointed the Union of Ontario...
Unveiling life size monument of the most decorated First Nation soldier
By Vince Chechock PARRY SOUND—A community celebration, whose preparations began over a hundred years ago, took place on the Traditional Territory of Wasauksing and Shawanaga...
Learning indigenous language removes us from colonialism
By Chelsea Vowel I come from a community that historically, was multilingual. People spoke Michif, Cree, English and French, and many also spoke Stoney (Nakota)....
Nipissing First Nation showcases community highlights on National Aboriginal Day
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—Chief Scott Mcleod of Nipissing First Nation celebrates the resilience of Indigenous People’s on National Aboriginal Day. At the...
Successful real estate agent heads into third year
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Red Rock Indian Band’s Christopher Cheney is enjoying his third successful year as a real estate agent in the Thunder Bay...
Aboriginal Leadership Opportunity Year Completion Ceremony honours young men and women
KINGSTON–The Royal Military College of Canada hosted Families, Dignitaries and Friends in honour of twelve exceptional Canadian young men and women at a ceremony to...
Kayaker shares experiences
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Chippewas of the Thames’ Keir Johnston, an international kayak medalist, recently shared his experiences with youth from across Nishnawbe Aski Nation...