Community selects songs for Qalipu Mi’kmaq singer songwriter’s first album
By Jamie-Lee McKenzie TEMAGAMI, ONTARIO – New and promising Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation artist, Esther Pennell, is set to release her first album, “Since You’ve...
Dilico Wiichitiwin conference creates important dialogue for prevention and planning for mental health
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY– First Nation communities served by Dilico, including Biigtigong Nishnaabeg, Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek, Fort William, Long Lake #58, Michipicoten, Pic Mobert,...
Chippewas of Rama rejoins the Union of Ontario Indians
AUNDECK OMNI KANING FIRST NATION June 7, 2016 – Chiefs at the annual Grand Council Assembly welcomed fellow Anishinabek of Chippewas of Rama First Nation...
The Water Walkers
By Beverly Sabourin and Peter Globensky To someone who did not know her well, she might appear shy, even reticent. Her quiet and kindly demeanour,...
Minister of Environment and Climate Change visits Aamjiwnaang
By Marina Plain AAMJIWNAANG, FIRST NATION—Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Glen Murray, was a guest in Aamjiwnaang First Nation on May 26, 2016, for...
The Former Chief of Dokis First Nation is still dreaming big
By Kelly Anne Smith The former Chief of Dokis First Nation isn’t really retiring. Denise Restoule is now the Deputy Chief while the community has...
Remembering MMIW on Mother’s Day
By Barb Nahwegahbow For John Fox, Mother’s Day has come to mean one thing. It’s the opportunity to honour his daughter Cheyenne, a 20-year old...
Curve Lake youth donates hair to Pedal for Hope: Cops for Cancer campaign
By Rick Garrick Curve Lake’s Carson Watson was honoured with an honour song after donating 17 inches of his hair to Pedal for Hope: Cops...
Nipissing communicator wins YES Trust Fund Award
By Kelly Anne Smith A Nipissing First Nation woman has been recognized for excellence in career planning. Shayla Brunet was presented with a bursary at...
Shawanaga First Nation honours heroic son
NAUGHTON, Ontario – The Ontario Native Education Counselling Association (ONECA) has received a $10,000 donation from the Shawanaga First Nation in support of a bronze...
‘We should have had gold’ says Ontario coach
By Sam Laskaris Despite the fact she led her team to a silver medal at a national championship, Karen Bell is not happy. Bell, a...
17 year old playwright reaches out with ‘Empty Regalia’
By Sharon Weatherall “When I declare myself as an Aboriginal woman to all of creation, I am not singular. I represent all of those women...
Sara Kanutski wins music idol
By Rick Garrick Red Rock Indian Band’s Sara Kanutski and pianist Evelyn Davenport won the Original Class category at the 2016 High School Idol competition...
Chippewas of the Thames hockey player returns from first international tournament
By Sam Laskaris Though his squad did not return with any hardware, Richie Albert will still have some fond memories of his first international hockey...
Curve Lake softball player won the Horizon League’s Player of the Week Award
By Sam Laskaris Brittney Moffatt has been on a bit of a tear lately. And the 21-year-old member of the Curve Lake First Nation received...