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...
‘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,...