Fort William First Nation Community Garden: growing and learning together
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION—Fort William celebrated the grand opening of its Gaa-Azhe-Anishinaabeyaayang (Back to our Ways) Community Garden on September 22, 2016,...
Wiikwemikoong mourns the passing of Daphne Odjig
WIIKWEMKOONG, MANITOULIN ISLAND (October 3, 2015) – On Saturday, October 1, 2015, Daphne Odjig, passed away at the age of 97 in Kelowna, B.C. Her...
Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge used to raise awareness on human trafficking
By Laura Barrios SAULT STE. MARIE—Human sex trafficking: a very difficult issue to discuss, yet one that needs to be more openly communicated. The Persons...
Elected Council Member with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service workers nominated for Premier’s Award
By Rick Garrick Aundeck Omni Kaning’s Darren Madahbee of Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation has received a nomination for the Premier’s Award which he credits...
Kettle and Stony Point First Nation community member appointed to the Superior Court of Justice
Submitted by Mel Henry The Honourable Justice Jonathon C. George, an Ojibway of Pottawatomi descent, and citizen and resident of the Kettle & Stony Point...
Chief Paibomsai calls for fundamental change in education and ‘the AES will allow that to happen’
By Kelly Anne Smith WHITEFISH RIVER FIRST NATION—The Chief of Whitefish River First Nation (WRFN) is calling for fundamental change in Canada and he wants...
New Human Rights Commissioner takes on systemic racism
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY – “We need more awareness, that’s what it takes. We will get to the point in time where that...