Jacobs urges First Nations to ask for various benefits throughout infrastructure projects
By Sam Laskaris NIAGARA FALLS – Michael Jacobs has been an advisory consultant to First Nations leaders for over a quarter century now. Jacobs, a...
Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation Chief to receive honorary degree from York University
By Sam Laskaris MISSISSAUGAS OF SCUGOG ISLAND FIRST NATION – Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation Chief Kelly LaRocca is “blown away” by an accolade...
Wiikwemkoong member provides solid waste details at Niagara Falls conference
By Sam Laskaris NIAGARA FALLS – Heidi Manitowabi loves trash talking. Manitowabi, a citizen of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory, is a regional solid waste specialist in...
Fort William First Nation hosts another successful hide tanning camp
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — The 6th Annual Fort William First Nation Hide Tanning Camp, held May 7-11 on the shores of Lake Superior...
Mother’s Day Historic Cradleboard Exhibit connects community to tradition
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — The Cradleboard Collective, a group of First Nations women, displayed their collection of more than 250 cradleboards at the...
Fort William First Nation honours Missing and Murdered Indigenous Woman, Girls, and Two Spirit people
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM — Fort William Chief Michele Solomon highlighted the importance of supporting family and loved ones during her community’s Red Dress...
Dokis First Nation soars in mapping projects
By Kelly Anne Smith DOKIS FIRST NATION- The Dokis First Nation Lands Administrator always looks forward to going to work. Randy Restoule of Dokis First...