Premier at ONWAA gathering a first
THUNDER BAY – In the 43-year history of the Ontario Native Women’s Association, never has a premier attended. Premier Kathleen Wynne spoke to delegates at...
Over 1,000 earrings sought for ‘Blanket of Hope’ project
By Marci Becking NIPISSING FIRST NATION – Union of Ontario Indians staff have started a “Blanket of Hope” that represents the Spirit of the Humans...
Youth experience the joys of dance in Curve Lake
The Curve Lake Hip Hop and Jazz Class saw 30 participants in the 12-week program. Community Youth Worker Courtney Taylor said the youth worked really...
Sisters host ‘Toxic Tours’ of their home in Canada’s Chemical Valley
By Rick Garrick Two Aamjiwnaang sisters — former Green Teens — are hosting toxic tours of Canada’s Chemical Valley, which includes 63 petrochemical plants located...
Kettle and Stony Point First Nation reclaims community spirit
In the spirit of our Ancestors the Chippewas of Kettle & Stony Point First Nation – staff, community members, community businesses, and Leadership – “reclaimed”...
Success is living each day to the fullest and seizing opportunities
By Daniel Mendoza CURVE LAKE FIRST NATION – Chochi Knott grew up off-reserve and has now made an effort as an adult to get back...
Lafleur first Aboriginal PhD for Brock University
By Esther Lafleur Gilbank Please join me in congratulating my sister Gail Lafleur. We are daughters of Evelyn Goulais Lafleur of Nipissing First Nation. Gail...
Manitoulin artist inspired by Japanese art form
By Rick Garrick M’Chigeeng’s Robin Genereux is aiming for a career in manga art after being introduced to the Japanese art form about five to...
Beausoleil hockey teams receive hockey equipment donation
BARRIE– Little NHL players and parents from Beausoleil First Nation are proud to announce they have received a significant donation from Graham McWaters and a...
Take time and heal yourself first
By Daniel Mendoza BARRIE – When it comes to giving advice to fellow youth, 18 year-old Nathalie Memegwanhs Restoule says that every day we should...
Good relationships the key to finding your own success
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Alice Sabourin, from Pic River First Nation, encourages others to find success through good relationships, noting her office is...
Unprecedented ruling in Sixties Scoop Claim
By Christine Smith McFarlane TORONTO – Jeffrey Wilson, lawyer for the representative plaintiff Chief Marcia Brown Martel for the Brown v. Canada case spoke at...
Success not measured by what others think of you
By Daniel Mendoza OAKVILLE – Jenny Restoule-Mallozzi says that her success in life is not measured by a piece of paper or someone else’s standards...
Being out on the land encourages youth to become involved
By Rick Garrick Pic Mobert’s Hannah Desmoulin is looking to get youth from her Robinson Superior community more involved with activities on the land. “I’m...
Commitment and dedication are what it takes to maintain a positive outlook
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Lake Helen’s Cindy Crowe encourages people to follow one’s vision throughout all aspects of life. “If you have a...