Chief Thomas to focus on youth

By Greg Plain MUNSEE – The newly-elected Chief of  Munsee-Delaware Nation says responding to needs and concerns expressed by his First Nation’s youth will be...

Plain releases fourth book

By Marina Plain SARNIA – Aamjiwnaang author, David Plain, launched his newest book, “From Ouisconsin to Caughnawaga” “From Ouisconsin to Caughnawaga” is a compendium of...

School’s summer camp lures potential biologist

By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Waterwalker Josephine Mandamin’s granddaughter is considering a career in biology after examining specimens with microscopes at the Northern Ontario...

Nipissing enacts new financial law

NIPISSING FIRST NATION – Chief Marianna Couchie and Council have enacted a new Financial Administration Law designed to enhance its governance capacity and implement principles...

Obomsawin shares Shannen’s Dream

By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO – When Alanis Obomsawin’s films talk, people listen The  Abenaki filmmaker premiered her latest documentary, “Hi-Ho Mistahey!” at the 38th annual...

‘Respecting other truths’

By Christine Smith (McFarlane) TORONTO – Respecting other peoples’ truths are at the heart of attempts to create reconciliation between First Peoples and others who...

Pole walking a better workout

By Amy Campbell Everybody walks, but may not know how to make pole walking everyday activity into a special workout that uses over 600 muscles...

Hamhawk Hazard has to go: fire chief

By Sharon Weatherall BEAUSOLEIL FN – The First Nation chief and his community’s fire chief agree that Hamhawk Hazard has to go. “It is demeaning...

Anishinabek leaders in fight against FASD

UOI OFFICES  – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee says every day should be recognized as International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day. “Just...

Talk about what you read with others

By Laura Dokis One good way to promote the importance of literacy is to create book clubs. Simply put, a book club can be formed...