Junior Canadian Rangers’ Camp Loon returns this summer
By Peter Moon BORDEN – After being cancelled the last two summers because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Camp Loon, the popular Junior Canadian Ranger camp...
Curve Lake First Nation teen to join Greater Toronto Hockey League franchise
By Sam Laskaris CURVE LAKE FIRST NATION – Emerson Taylor will have a bit of a longer commute to get to his hockey games this...
Anishinabek Nation to host virtual engagement sessions on UNDRIP
ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY—The Anishinabek Nation will be conducting engagement sessions pertaining to the newly enacted United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People (UNDRIP)...
Indigenous artists panel explores Woodland Style during Thunder Bay Art Gallery’s summer celebration
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – A group of Indigenous artists discussed new expressions of Woodland Style during the Thunder Bay Art Gallery’s Summer Celebration...
Fort William First Nation journalist hosts CBC Thunder Bay special on National Indigenous Peoples Day
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Fort William journalist Jolene Banning hosted a CBC Thunder Bay two-and-a-half-hour special on National Indigenous Peoples Day after one...
Wiikwemkoong welcomes Ocean Bridge ambassadors
By Rick Garrick WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY — A group of about 40 Ocean Bridge ambassadors from across the country recently participated in a 10-kilometre Water...
Final settlement agreement on compensation signed for First Nations children and families
OTTAWA, TRADITIONAL ALGONQUIN TERRITORY (July 4, 2022) – Today, Canada, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), and the plaintiffs in the Moushoom and Trout class...
Fort Wiliam First Nation celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day with Grammy Awards nominated singing group
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM — The eight-time Grammy Awards nominated Black Lodge Singers were featured as the host drum at the National Indigenous Peoples...
Asserting jurisdiction as first Robinson Huron Treaty billboard unveiled
By Kelly Anne Smith MARTEN RIVER — The first Robinson Huron Treaty territory billboard was unveiled on Hwy 11, north of North Bay, on June...
Anishinabek lacrosse corporation featured at Premier Lacrosse League weekend in Minnesota
By Sam Laskaris OSHWEKEN – Isaiah Kicknosway is thrilled that his lacrosse corporation will once again be part of some festivities associated with a professional...
Anishinabek Nation encourages respectful reflection this Canada Day
Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the recount of Indian Residential Schools. To access a 24-hour National Crisis Line, call: 1-866-925-4419. Community Assistance Program...
M’Chigeeng Anishinaabekwe named to Ontario Hockey Federation board
By Sam Laskaris M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION – Gayle Payette is all set now to deliver her one-liners to a provincial audience. Payette, a member of...
Lakehead University celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day
By Rick Garrick ORILLIA — A Sunrise Ceremony, flint knapping, wampum belt, teepee, and drum teachings and a truth and reconciliation dialogue were featured at...
Eshkawkogan to further hockey and educational careers in southern Ontario
By Sam Laskaris M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION— Kohyn Eshkawkogan is looking forward to a change of scenery. Eshkawkogan, a member of M’Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin...
Charity as an artist’s creative resistance
By Kelly Anne Smith KETTLE AND STONY POINT FIRST NATION— Charity is an act of creative resistance, according to Jacqueline Shaver. On her website, Arbour...