Country fans pack Garden River hall

By Margaret Hele GARDEN RIVER FN – For over a year now, First Nation fans of country music have had a monthly place to tap...

School meals eaten up

By Sharon Weatherall BEAUSOLEIL FN – Christian Island Elementary School (CIES) children will benefit from two nutritious meals served up at school. Thanks to donations...

Nipissing dabs way to new constitution

By Marci Becking NIPISSING FN – A blue bingo dabber recorded the historic occasion as Nipissing First Nation citizens became the first Anishinabek Nation community ...

Health unit offers cooking classes

By Amy Campbell Lots of laughs, good chats and great eats were all part of Community Kitchen cooking sessions offered by the North Bay Parry...

Tikinaagan her research tool

By Greg Macdougall OTTAWA – Alexandra Nahwegahbow began her PhD studies at Carleton University in September, only three days after defending her Masters’ thesis. Her...

Christian Island Christmas

Students at Christian Island Elementary School  celebrated the holiday season with their annual concert and class parties on the last day of school. Grades 2/3...

Santa’s helpers in Whitefish River

Students at Shawanosowe School in Whitefish River First Nation collected food and toys to help Santa in his Christmas deliveries.  Wesley McGregor and Raine  Assiniwe...

Survivor kept story from daughter

By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO – Krystine Abel learned about residential schools at high school, not at home from her mother Eve, who herself was a...

Understanding brings peaceful solutions

By Sharon Weatherall ORILLIA – Jeff Monague says education — getting to know and learn about each other — is the best way to resolve...

CBC launches Aboriginal digital unit

CBC is launching an Aboriginal digital unit with a team of six members. The CBC Aboriginal page will include a mix of CBC News and...

Justice system worst place for FASD-affected

By Leslie Knibbs SUDBURY – People affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder  and finding themselves caught up in the justice system just want to get the...

Scholarships for Indigenous managers

MONTREAL – The EMBA McGill – HEC Montreal is launching a scholarship program aimed at Canada’s Indigenous population. Each year, a manager of Indigenous origin...