Role models make all the difference
By Christine Smith (McFarlane) TORONTO –Sylvia Plain, 29 of Aamjiwnaang First Nation knows what its like to be strong and to be a role model...
Indian taco, clan animals part of indigenous emoticons app
By Rick Garrick Wikwemikong’s Miranda Recollet plans to launch an indigenous emoticons app at the App Store on Jan. 25. “I kept it light and...
Ojbway graveyard by the residential school
By Richard Wagamese My brother Jack had passed away before I made it back to my people. I was twenty four and all I learned...
Morriseau credits volunteerism and ceremony to success
By Rick Garrick Fort William Chief Georjann Morriseau and possible federal Liberal candidate, credits volunteerism, ceremony and her family for her success as one of the...
Premier at ONWAA gathering a first
THUNDER BAY – In the 43-year history of the Ontario Native Women’s Association, never has a premier attended. Premier Kathleen Wynne spoke to delegates at...
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...