Lakehead University kicks off pow wow trail with 34th Annual Indigenous Cultural Traditions Club Powwow
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Lakehead University’s 34th Annual Indigenous Cultural Traditions Club Powwow was a success with about 11 drums, more than 200...
Anishinabek Nation mining policy analyst featured on Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada panel
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – Money should not be the driving force. That was a key message delivered by Jenny-Lou Campbell, mining policy analyst for...
Red Rock Indian Band trapper imparts teachings at Lakehead University trapping session
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Red Rock Indian Band’s Tom Morriseau Borg recently highlighted his life on the land during Lakehead University’s Trapping as...
Former NHLer leads Northern Stars to championship at Little NHL
By Sam Laskaris MARKHAM – The Northern Stars, a collection of tweens, might have entered this year’s Little Native Hockey League tournament a bit shorthanded,...
Sublime poetry by Nbisiing youth in Once the Smudge is Lit
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION— Two creative youths have written the book of poems Once the Smudge is Lit, revealing intimate portraits of...
Initiation category included in Little NHL tournament
By Sam Laskaris STOUFFVILLE – You’ve got to start somewhere. And for many of the youngest Indigenous youth participants in the Little Native Hockey League...
Anishinabek Nation embracing diabetes with knowledge and care
By Laura Barrios CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION—The Anishinabek Nation hosted its 2nd Annual Diabetes Conference, Embracing Diabetes with Knowledge and Care, from March 6-7,...
Nipissing youth following in father’s footsteps by playing in milestone Little NHL event
By Sam Laskaris MARKHAM – Kory Goulais is once again participating in a milestone anniversary for the Little Native Hockey League tournament. Goulais is serving...
Anishinabek Police Services makes sequel comedic video about Little NHL travels
By Sam Laskaris MARKHAM – She’s back. A year after gaining some notoriety by starring in a comedic video promoting the Little Native Hockey League...
Nipissing First Nation athlete leads University of New Brunswick Reds into national hockey championships
By Sam Laskaris FREDERICTON – It’s already been a rather memorable season for Lily George, but the Nipissing First Nation member is hoping the 2023-24...
Little NHL Hall of Fame inducts 15 new members
By Sam Laskaris MARKHAM – Three former National Hockey League (NHL) players are among the latest class of Little NHL Hall of Fame inductees. A...
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg artist reclaims language through art workshops
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Biigtigong Nishnaabeg artist Joshua LeClair’s experience of being adopted into a Sámi family while studying at the University of...
Letter to the Editor: Find a way to restore wholistic health
Addendum to a keynote by Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux One year ago, I was asked to do a keynote for the Chiefs of Ontario Health Conference. I...
Anishinabek Nation hosts its 2nd Annual Diabetes Conference
By Laura Barrios CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION — The Anishinabek Nation hosted its 2nd Annual Diabetes Conference—Embracing Diabetes with Knowledge and Care, which kicked...
Anishinabek Nation gathers with partners to explore archaeology, heritage, and cultural management
By Rick Garrick VAUGHAN — Archaeology, heritage, and cultural management were highlighted during the Wiidookwaawag E-gnawendangig Gchi-gkendaaswin Helping Those Who Protect the Sacred Knowledge gathering,...