Fort William First Nation to receive increased connectivity through provincial funding
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Fort William First Nation Chief Peter Collins and Shuniah Mayor Wendy Landry are looking forward to an increase in TBaytel’s fibre...
Historical recounting of the settlement of the Canadian West hits the stage tonight
By Rick Garrick MONTREAL—Curve Lake writer Drew Hayden Taylor is looking forward to seeing his “ironic, iconic and sardonic” comments during the upcoming production of...
Nipissing First Nation says no to pot – for now
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—Chief and Council of Nipissing First Nation has declared a moratorium on cannabis. Chief and Council passed a motion...
Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee announces the passing of Elder James Kwissiwa
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (April 9, 2018)— The Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee sends his most heartfelt condolences to the family of Elder...
Kairos Blanket Exercise opens doorway to learn about shared history
By Rick Garrick TORONTO—Ryerson University’s March 23 Kairos Blanket Exercise was an emotional experience for a range of faculty and staff participants, with many breaking...
Human Rights Arts Festival showcases Indigenous short films
By Carrie MacKenzie KINGSTON—As part of the Isabel Human Rights Arts Festival, Queen’s University hosted An Evening of Indigenous Short Films on March 22. These...
Indigenous children’s book celebrates book launch, three-year partnership and sacred medicine
By Laura Young SUDBURY—In an era where smoking and tobacco are seen as vile, it’s sometimes lost that tobacco is actually a sacred medicine in...