Artist honoured for spearheading ‘Walking With Our Sisters’ memorial and art exhibit
SUDBURY – At the Walking With Our Sisters memorial and art exhibit, rows upon rows of beaded, woven and painted “vamps” are laid out for...
Chief Morriseau honoured for leadership
THUNDER BAY – Georjann Morriseau’s first year as chief of Fort William First Nation sorely tested her leadership abilities. Elected last year at the age...
Hopi woman a first for U.S. federal court
Rob Capriccioso Indian Country Today WASHINGTON, D.C. –The United States Senate voted unanimously May 14 to confirm Diane Humetewa to become a judge for...
Mother Earth needs our help!
By Kelly Crawford M’CHIGEENG FN – Participants in an Earth Day Teach-in were told to speak up about the importance of water. “Use teachings every...
Aamjiwnaang dad makes moss bag for baby
By Chochi Knott AAMJIWNAANG FN — The Union of Ontario Indians FASD Program continually tries to engage our fathers with the workshops we deliver. The...
Canadore keeps Native students longer
NORTH BAY – Canadore College has the highest Aboriginal student retention rate in Ontario. Nearly 20 percent of Canadore’s total student population is of Ojibway,...
History teaches Native kids about themselves
By Kelly Crawford M’CHIGEENG FN – When First Nations kids do history projects, they’re learning about themselves. “I am really impressed with the quality of...