Over 1,000 earrings sought for ‘Blanket of Hope’ project
By Marci Becking NIPISSING FIRST NATION – Union of Ontario Indians staff have started a “Blanket of Hope” that represents the Spirit of the Humans...
Youth experience the joys of dance in Curve Lake
The Curve Lake Hip Hop and Jazz Class saw 30 participants in the 12-week program. Community Youth Worker Courtney Taylor said the youth worked really...
Sisters host ‘Toxic Tours’ of their home in Canada’s Chemical Valley
By Rick Garrick Two Aamjiwnaang sisters — former Green Teens — are hosting toxic tours of Canada’s Chemical Valley, which includes 63 petrochemical plants located...
Kettle and Stony Point First Nation reclaims community spirit
In the spirit of our Ancestors the Chippewas of Kettle & Stony Point First Nation – staff, community members, community businesses, and Leadership – “reclaimed”...
Success is living each day to the fullest and seizing opportunities
By Daniel Mendoza CURVE LAKE FIRST NATION – Chochi Knott grew up off-reserve and has now made an effort as an adult to get back...
Lafleur first Aboriginal PhD for Brock University
By Esther Lafleur Gilbank Please join me in congratulating my sister Gail Lafleur. We are daughters of Evelyn Goulais Lafleur of Nipissing First Nation. Gail...
Manitoulin artist inspired by Japanese art form
By Rick Garrick M’Chigeeng’s Robin Genereux is aiming for a career in manga art after being introduced to the Japanese art form about five to...