‘We want to get this report out to make people aware of the issues’ says Cancer Care Ontario Director of Aboriginal Cancer Control
By Rick Garrick TORONTO—Smoking, exposure to second-hand smoke, binge drinking, inadequate vegetable and fruit consumption, food insecurity and physical inactivity were highlighted as risk factors...
The Stand Up and Speak Up Racism and Mental Health Awareness Walk grows exponentially
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—The Stand Up and Speak Up Racism and Mental Health Awareness Walk was a success with at least three times the...
London Police Service’s newest addition brings cultural component to Recruit Swearing In Ceremony
By Rick Garrick LONDON—Chippewas of the Thames’ Chris Henry helped arrange the smudge and prayer ceremony for himself and six other recruits at the April...
New school projected to open in September 2020
By Rick Garrick BIIGTIGONG NISHNAABEG—Biigtigong Nishnaabeg is looking forward to a new elementary school after the federal government announced $1.2 million for design and preliminary...
Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief responds to allegations of systemic discrimination at Lakehead University
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (April 24, 2018)— The Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee expressed great concern, frustration, and disappointment after learning of the...
Opinion: the debate on the Champlain monument
By Ben Cousineau Recently, debate has gripped the area formerly known as, “Wendake”. A certain monument has been removed from a local park for restoration...
Restorative practices and self-care among highlights at Nokiiwin Tribal Council’s conference
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Workshops on restorative practices and self-care were among the highlights at Nokiiwin Tribal Council’s ‘An Inside Job Our Journey Away from...