‘Home Fires Burning’ for Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls closing its one-year camp
By John Fox Sue Martin’s one year quest to bring awareness to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls is coming to a close on...
Day of Action set for May 23 in Toronto
Due to the inaction on the continued disappearances and murders of Aboriginal women by this Canadian nation, our people are taking to the streets. Our...
Anishinabek, Little NHL, mourn loss of long-time volunteer
UOI OFFICES Nipissing FN (April 10, 2016) — Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee sends his condolences to the family and friends of George...
Regional Chief Day offers congratulations to the parents, players and volunteers of INAUGURAL Youth Volleyball Tournament
Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day offers congratulations to the parents, players and volunteers of INAUGURAL Youth Volleyball Tournament TORONTO (April 5, 2016) — Ontario...
Shawanda, university role model, path in education leads to a PhD
By Laura Young SUDBURY – A stubborn streak and a love of theory-based learning are the unique combination keeping Amy Shawanda rooted to a path...
M’Chigeeng player helps Jr. Badgers win the Ontario Women’s Hockey Association championship
By Sam Laskaris Deidre Debassige’s plan went slightly off course. But she still is thrilled with how her 2015-16 hockey season has turned out. And...
Bucket List and a role model: hanging out with happy people can lighten the education load
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY – It’s a case of who you know that can make for a smoother journey through university for Sheila Cote-Meek,...
Little NHL #45 in the books
By Sam Laskaris Another chapter of the Little Native Hockey League Tournament has been written. The 45th annual edition of the event, which is more...
Dokis FN youth running in Miss Northern Ontario Pageant
My name is Nathalie Restoule. I am a proud Anishinaabe Kwe, 20 years old, from Dokis First Nation. I am a delegate participating in the...
Little NHL Hall of Famers inducted at ceremony
By Sam Laskaris A pair of former National Hockey League players are among the latest inductees into the Little Native Hockey League’s Hall of Fame....
David Jones gets a smile on and feet forward
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY – David Jones’s spirit name set his direction for helping others in life. He was in North Bay to...
Grandmother receives Ontario award for taking care of the water
UOI OFFICES (Nipissing FN) February 25, 2016 – Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee says that grandmother water walker Josephine Mandamin deserves the Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario...
Little NHL Tournament grows while inspiring young athletes
By Sam Laskaris Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee still has mixed emotions about one of his earliest jobs. Madahbee was a Midget hockey player as...
ROM hosts memorial for Cape Croker youth
By Barb Nahwegahbow “One of our young warriors has left us,” said Traditional Knowledge Keeper Ed Sackenay. He was speaking at a memorial ceremony on...
‘This is a great victory for our kids’: Madahbee
UOI OFFICES (Nipissing FN) January 29, 2016 – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee and Deputy Grand Council Chief Glen Hare welcome the Canadian...