Sam on Sports: Dalyn Wakely
By Sam Laskaris NORTH BAY – There’s no denying Dalyn Wakely has been improving his on-ice performances the last couple of years with the North...
Opinion: Representation matters
By Kristin Crawford Having recently signed up for dance classes, I found myself in need of a new pair of ballet shoes. I had heard...
Indigenous Tourism Ontario partners with the Little Native Hockey League for the 2023 Tournament held in Mississauga, Ontario, hosted by Nipissing First Nation
ITO launched the inaugural ITO All Stars Cup along with tourism-focused workshops to 340 First Nations youth in attendance. AUNDECK OMNI KANING FIRST NATION (March...
Francis Pegahmagabow brought to life on stage for next generation
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY — Fascinated, wide-eyed students filled the West Ferris Secondary School auditorium March 22, watching and listening to the language,...
Lunar Reflections: Glass exhibit features the Thirteen Grandmother Moons
By Marci Becking WATERLOO— Ariel Hill has the most beautiful Lunar Reflections exhibition happening until May 21 at the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery. From...
Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, Sagamok Anishnawbek and Wahnapitae First Nation partner in historic, collaborative agreement with successful Canadian mining contractor
SUDBURY (March 21, 2023) – Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, Sagamok Anishnawbek, and Wahnapitae First Nation and Technica Mining are proud to announce that they have entered into...
Anishinaabe pharmacy building self-confidence, knowledge, health, and healing
By PJ Wilson M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION – Sometimes, Neda Debassige Toeg forgets she’s at work. Debassige Toeg, owner of Sweetgrass Pharmacy and Compounding in M’Chigeeng...
Letter to the Editor: The need for more Boots on the Ground
By Steven Rickard I know that there are a lot of people who are bothered by the fact that homelessness has become another big issue...
Finding the power at the Feeding the Home Fire Men’s Gathering
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— Healing, teachings, and connecting were meaningful to participants at the Feeding the Home Fire Men’s Gathering, hosted by the...
Wiikwemkoong chef participates in culinary event in Kingston furthering reconciliation
By Sam Laskaris KINGSTON – Joseph Shawana already has a rather hectic work schedule. But Shawana, a member of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory on Manitoulin Island,...
New Harm Reduction toolkit aims to reduce opioid deaths for Urban Indigenous people
TORONTO, ON (March 14, 2023) – The Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC) is launching a new harm reduction toolkit to address the growing opioid crisis in...
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg celebrates signing of Community Benefits Agreement and funding for new Cultural Centre
BIIGTIGONG NISHNAABEG, ON (March 17, 2023) – Biigtigong Nishnaabeg hosted celebrations for the signing of the Community Benefits Agreement related to the Marathon Palladium Project,...
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation announces construction of new water treatment plant
BIIGTIGONG NISHNAABEG, ON (March 17, 2023) – Biigtigong Nishnaabeg held celebrations today to formally announce the construction of a new raw water intake and treatment...
Sam on Sports: Pierson Sobush
By Sam Laskaris SUDBURY – Pierson Sobush continues to ignore the naysayers. Sobush, an 18-year-old member of Red Rock Indian Band in northwestern Ontario, is...
Better Beginnings Better Futures pushes for greater education and awareness on Indigenous history
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