Sweetgrass planted along the shoreline of the Kaministiquia River
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Fort William’s Bobbi Bannon recently helped plant sweetgrass and some shrubs with volunteers along the shoreline of the Kaministiquia...
Dawn Madahbee-Leach to deliver keynote at Anishinabek Nation’s inaugural Economic Development Opportunities Forum
By Rick Garrick SAULT STE. MARIE — Waubetek Business Development Corporation’s Dawn Madahbee-Leach looks forward to delivering a keynote at the Anishinabek Nation Economic Development...
Anishinaabe authors recognized with literature award for their children’s book
By Rick Garrick SUDBURY — M’Chigeeng authors Marty Wilson-Trudeau and Phoenix Wilson were recently recognized with the PMC Indigenous Literature Award in the Children’s Category...
Dilico Anishinabek Family Care launches 2023 Step Up campaign
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Dilico Anishinabek Family Care launched its 2023 Step Up campaign on Oct. 6 by encouraging people to nominate Step...
Magnetawan First Nation launches mobile communications app for member notifications
MAGNETAWAN FIRST NATION (October 9, 2023) — The Chief and Council of Magnetawan First Nation have released a new mobile application to help connect their...
Riveting investigative series that delves into the mysterious deaths on the Bay of Quinte launches October 6
TREATY 1 TERRITORY, WINNIPEG — APTN’s award-winning investigative news program, APTN Investigates, aims to uncover the truth behind the unexplained disappearance of two Mohawk fishermen on...
Local Thunder Bay leadership explore community safety conversations
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Fort William Chief Michele Solomon recently participated in the Thunder Bay Public Library’s Community Conversations panel discussion, How do...
Anishinaabe Elder shares advice for living with diabetes
By Jesse Johnson and Julie Harris Evelyn Stone, an Elder from Michipicoten First Nation and member of the Anishinabek Nation Kwe-Wuk Advisory Council, was diagnosed...
Celebrating the next generation of Indigenous water treatment plant operators looking to inspire others
Internship graduates bring technical skills and capacity to critical water issues SAULT STE. MARIE, ONTARIO (September 26, 2023) — Graduation often marks the end of...
Anita Couchie Memorial Charity Golf Tournament raises $28,000 for Cancer Care at NBRHC
NORTH BAY – Brian Couchie, along with friends and family, hosted the Anita Couchie Memorial Charity Golf Tournament on September 11 at Highview Golf Course....
Sam on Sports: Mark Peltier
By Sam Laskaris WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY – Sometimes all it takes is an idea to have some great things happen. For example, take Mark Peltier’s...
Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek Lake Nipigon Guardians Program featured at the Northern Ontario First Nations Environment Conference
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — The Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek (BZA) Lake Nipigon Guardians Program was highlighted during the Northern Ontario First Nations Environment Conference,...
Indian Residential School Survivors and families honoured with hand-made quilts
Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the mention of Indian Residential Schools. To access a 24-hour National Crisis Line, call: 1-866-925-4419. Community Assistance Program...
Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux highlights successes and challenges of universities developing pathways forward to reconciliation
By Rick Garrick ORILLIA — Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation’s Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux highlighted the successes universities have achieved and the challenges they still...
Book review: Phoenix Ani’ Gichichi-I’/Phoenix Gets Greater
Reviewed by Carrie MacKenzie Phoenix Ani’ Gichichi-I’/Phoenix Gets Greater is a children’s book written by Marty Wilson-Trudeau and her son Phoenix Wilson. Wilson-Trudeau is an...