Seeking Indigenous youth changemakers across Turtle Island to be part of a new TV series
MONTREAL (March 22, 2022) – Picture This Productions is seeking Indigenous youth ages 13 to 24 for a new TV series called Warrior Up! produced...
Wikwemikong Tourism manager speaks at national Indigenous tourism conference
By Sam Laskaris CALGARY – There’s no denying the Indigenous tourism industry across Canada has taken quite a beating since the start of the COVID-19...
Miss Chapleau 2022 advocating for change
By Kelly Anne Smith SAULT STE. MARIE— Katrina Keech has set her sights on the Miss North Ontario Regional Canada scholarship pageant crown. As Miss...
Serpent River First Nation welcomes new emergency alert program
By Leslie Knibbs SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION— There is a new system of emergency alert system available to all members of Mamaweswen, the North Shore...
Anishinabek Employment and Training Services encourages citizen to complete Labour Market Information Survey
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Anishinabek Employment and Training Services (AETS) is conducting a Labour Market Information (LMI) Survey to identify workforce gaps and...
Nipissing students host paint night social to uplift first Suswin Village tenants
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— Guest artist Jules Armstrong will lead a Paint Night Social fundraiser via Zoom at Nipissing University on Friday, March...
Serpent River First Nation artist advances music career
By Leslie Knibbs ELLIOT LAKE — Isaac Murdoch is a musician, artist, and storyteller originally from Serpent River First Nation (SRFN) but moved back to...
Mamaweswen, The North Shore Tribal Council and Water First announce new training internship for Water Treatment Plant Operators
New collaboration supports young Indigenous adults to become the next generation of Water Operators SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION (March 21, 2022) — This World Water...
Book review: Engaging Indigenous Communities: Resources, Rebellions, and Resurgence, Conference Proceedings
Reviewed by Karl Hele In 2010, Ontario Native Women’s Association ( ONWA) local Anishnaabekweweg of the North Shore and Dr. Karl Hele held a conference...
Assembly of First Nations delegation looking forward to meeting with Pope Francis in Rome
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...
Nipissing First Nation set to host 2023 LNHL Tournament
GARDEN VILLAGE, ON – We are pleased to announce that Nipissing First Nation (NFN) will serve as the host community for the 2023 Little Native...
Elders stress the importance of Anishinaabemowin during virtual language conference
By Rick Garrick ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY — Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek Elder James Mishquart kicked off the Anishinaabemowin Boodawe’s virtual Ojibwe Language Conference with an Elder...
Strength and resilience: ‘Resilience doesn’t mean just to fight, it means to never quit’
By Tarah-Lynn Remillard Knowing what I know now, I wouldn’t change anything on my thoughts on what resilience is to me. It’s different for everyone. ...
Nipissing First Nation cannabis dispensary expands to Ottawa area
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION — With the second-year anniversary of Ontario’s first legal Indigenous cannabis store, Kana Leaf is expanding to the...
New insurance services offered in Fort William First Nation
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — Orijinative founder Jacob Taylor, a Curve Lake citizen, is currently setting up a new office in Fort...