nîpawistamâsowin documentary film a ‘must see’ by all Canadians
By Rick Garrick EDMONTON — Indigenous filmmaker Tasha Hubbard is looking forward to the screening of her documentary film nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up on...
Midwives in ‘very high demand’ says Wiikwemkoong citizen and registered midwife
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY— The role of a midwife during pregnancy and birth and with newborns was highlighted by Indigenous midwife Lisa Bishop during...
Ian Campeau unlocking language wisdom
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— Wearing a Nipissing Warriors hockey jersey, Ian Campeau reads the 1641 Jesuit account of the Feast of the Dead...
Long Lake #58 councillor shares his healing journey with traditional and western medicines
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Long Lake #58 Councillor Patrick Patabon spoke about how traditional and western medicines can be used together during his...
North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre launches new language program
By Nusha Ramsoondar NORTH BAY— George Hughie did not know how to say “television” when he grew up in Kashechewan First Nation. “The Cree people...
Dancers share their passion at Canadore College
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— There was standing room only as teachers, students and members of the Canadore Aboriginal Student Association filled the room...
Garden River First Nation hockey player commits to University of Toronto
By Sam Laskaris GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION – There will continue to be Indigenous representation on the University of Toronto (U of T) women’s hockey...