Sam on Sports: Deacan Knott
By Sam Laskaris CURVE LAKE FIRST NATION – Deacan Knott strongly believes he can finish off his junior lacrosse career on a high note, but...
Fort William First Nation celebrates Pride Month
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM — Fort William celebrated Pride Month with a Community BBQ featuring a tie-dye t-shirt activity for children and free Pride...
Fort William First Nation explores language reclamation within the community
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — Fort William Chief Michele Solomon and a group of councillors recently spoke about looking into changing some...
Cheekbone Beauty founder and CEO recognized as one of nine 2023 TikTok Indigenous Visionary Voices
By Rick Garrick ST. CATHARINES — Cheekbone Beauty founder and CEO Jenn Harper was recently recognized as one of nine Indigenous Visionary Voices on the...
A house made of stone and light
By Waab Shki Makoons (Clayton Samuel King) BEAUSOLEIL FIRST NATION — Chimnissing (also referred to as Beausoleil First Nation and Christian Island) has been known...
Anishinaabe author, journalist awarded honourary doctorate in letters
By PJ Wilson NORTH BAY – When Waubgeshig Rice told his young son he was to be awarded an honourary doctorate in letters from Nipissing...
Polson canvas serves as game ‘board’
By Maurice Switzer NORTH BAY — Frank Polson’s paintings have appeared on many surfaces. When he first decided he wanted to try his hand at...
Seasoned Western Horse Show competitor continues the show circuit this summer
By Leslie Knibbs AUNDECK OMNI KANING FIRST NATION — “When I do go to a show and I make mistakes, I look forward to making...
New stamp pays tribute to First Nations political leader, author, and champion of his people, George Manuel
Strong-willed and tireless in his dedication, Manuel lobbied for the inclusion of Indigenous and treaty rights in the Canadian Constitution. NORTH VANCOUVER, BC – At...
CWF WILD Outside program now available to more Indigenous communities
Canadian Wildlife Federation Program Free to Youth Age 15 – 18 By David DeRocco KANATA – At the heart of Canada’s Indigenous communities is a...
Thunder Bay Museum announces its hosting of Behind Racism: Challenging the Way We Think
THUNDER BAY (June 8, 2023) — The Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society is pleased to announce our hosting of a travelling exhibition titled Behind Racism:...
Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services recipient of Greater Sudbury Police Service Community Partnership Award
SUDBURY (JUNE 6, 2023) – The Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) hosted the 2023 Community and Police Awards Gala at the Caruso Club in Sudbury,...
Inaugural program focuses on growing Indigenous-owned businesses
Accelerator run by SOAR will host five up-and-coming Indigenous businesses TORONTO (June 7, 2023) – SOAR, a grassroots initiative to support Indigenous entrepreneurs, is launching...
A spotlight on Economic Development at Nipissing First Nation
By Anishinabek Nation Economic Development Department NIPISSING FIRST NATION — Earlier this month, the Anishinabek Nation Economic Development team met with Zack Lafleur, the still-fresh...
Garden River resident wins Gold in weightlifting at Niagara Falls
By Leslie Knibbs NIAGARA FALLS – Garden River First Nation (GRFN) resident Jared Musgrove won a gold medal for his class in a weightlifting contest...