Chippewas of Rama First Nation curator discusses nationally acclaimed artist at art gallery
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Chippewas of Rama First Nation’s William Kingfisher, curator, recently provided insights into the work of nationally acclaimed artist, Arthur Shilling, during...
Book Review: The Education of Augie Merasty: A Residential School Memoir
Reviewed by Shirley Honyust This small book was 20 years in the making. Throughout that time, Joseph Augie Merasty sent manuscripts reflecting on his residential...
Partnerships essential to development of economic ventures
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Creating partnerships and business alliances and expanding networks for economic and business growth took place during the APEX (Aboriginal Partnership Exchange)...
Lieutenant-Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell visits Nbisiing Secondary School to celebrate the power of education
By Laura Barrios NIPISSING FIRST NATION—Her Honour Elizabeth Dowdeswell, the representative of the Queen of Canada in Ontario, visited Nbisiing Secondary School during her visit...
First Nation Youth send hope for those devastated in Attawapiskat
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY – Poems, Prayer and Paint, the initiative and brainchild of Tasheena Sarazin and her two sons Niibin and Lance,...
A unique reconciliation-based history lesson creates knowledge exchange
By Christine Smith-McFarlane TORONTO—A Mass Blanket exercise hosted by Canadian Roots Exchange in partnership with KAIROS took place at Queen’s Park, in Toronto Ontario, just...
Successful Anishnaabe women honoured with Influential Women of Northern Ontario Awards
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY— Small business owners, entrepreneurs, leaders, visionaries and trailblazers that have contributed to economic wealth and growth in the northern region...