Advocating for Indigenous Rights on Orange Shirt Day at Nipissing University
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—The Enji Giigdoyang Student Lounge was packed full of students in orange t-shirts the Thursday before Orange Shirt Day. Nipissing...
Orange Shirt Day honours survivors of dark chapter of Canada’s history
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—Mary Wabano, the Director of The First People’s Centre at Canadore College and Associate Dean Indigenous Studies, shared her story...
George RR Martin announces creation of three scholarships for students
SANTA FE, N.M–During a visit to the school’s new Black Box Theatre, The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) announced the details of the George RR Martin Scholarships....
Toronto celebrates Indigenous legacies of resiliency and vitality
TORONTO–The Indian Residential School Survivors (IRSS) Legacy Celebration, the first of its kind in Canada, will create common ground from October 9 through October 11...
Former Fort William First Nation Chief calls for more economic opportunities for Indigenous peoples
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Former Fort William Chief Georjann Morriseau called for more economic opportunities for Indigenous people during the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Changing...
CN to develop a safe solution for James Street Swing Bridge
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION—Fort William First Nation Chief Peter Collins is calling for the installation of a permanent, prefabricated bridge deck on...
Serpent River First Nation creates FASD awareness with third annual colour run
By Leslie Knibbs SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION—September 9 is recognized internationally as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day. Large and small communities worldwide set...