Lawyers recognized for long-time First Nations advocacy
By Rick Garrick TORONTO—Two lawyers whose careers have focused on advancing rights and increasing social justice for First Nations people were recognized with Law Society...
Fort William youth excel during mobile film program
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM—A film about former Olympic ski jumper Steve Collins was among five created by youth in Fort William during a month-long...
Indigenous students set to mine their careers in Temagami
By Kelly Anne Smith TEMAGAMI—Indigenous students will be getting a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the mining industry. They also will be encouraged...
Recovering residential school memories at wellness conference in Thunder Bay
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Garden River’s Barb Nolan spoke about recovering memories of residential school at the Biidaaban Healing Lodge Strengthening Our Bundles Annual Wellness...
‘I have a responsibility to our students’ says Hall of Fame inductee
By Marci Becking NORTH BAY – Educator Kelly Crawford of M’Chigeeng First Nation says she carries a responsibility. “Our roles and responsibilities were meant to...
Grandmother travels to UN forum on Indigenous issues
By Leslie Knibbs SERPENT RIVER—Recently an Elder from Serpent River First Nation (SRFN) returned from taking part in a forum on Indigenous issues at the...
Residential School history displayed at Fort William City Hall
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—The relocation of St. Joseph’s (Fort William) Indian Residential School from the Fort William community to Thunder Bay was highlighted in...