School survivors died on city streets

By Christine Smith (McFarlane) TORONTO – Tucked away where no one can really see it in the heart of Canada’s largest city is a weather-beaten...

Atikameksheng Anishnawbek outgrows band office

By Jennifer Ashawasegai ATIKAMEKSHENG ANISHNAWBEK – Chief Steve Miller understands that proximity to neighbouring municipalities can have its advantage for a First Nation experiencing growth....

Story-telling creates extended communities

By Faith Juma For me, stories are full, pregnant with meaning. They bear life, experiences, and answers in their innermost parts. Stories open the door...

Police admit they’re part of problem

By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO – Police have admitted to John Fox that they might be part of the “systemic failing” in finding the truth about...

Blue-ribbon month for Sagamok

By Colleen Toulouse SAGAMOK ANISHNAWBEK–It’s a blue-ribbon month in this North Shore First Nation as community members stage a number of  activities designed to promote...

Health services feed visitors

By Sharon Weatherall CHIMNISSING – Breakfast was served to First Nation community members who attended two early-morning open houses at the Beausoleil First Nation Health...

Law faculty seeks First Nations input

THUNDER BAY– Lakehead University officials have signed a protocol agreement with the Union of Ontario Indians and three Aboriginal representative organizations to contribute to awareness...

Home-schooling, Kenjgewin Teg-style

By Kelly Crawford M’CHIGEENG FN – A pilot program at Kenjgewin Teg Educational Institute (KTEI) helps make post-secondary studies a reality for more First Nations...

Anishinabek Education System moves forward

By Kelly Crawford and Tammy Desmoulin NIPISSING FIRST NATION – Anishinabek Chiefs in Assembly passed a resolution to “vehemently reject the imposition of Canada’s proposed bill,...