Opinion: Comprehensive Community Planning for Successful Economies
Submitted by the Anishinabek Nation Economic Development Department Our exploration of economic development has taken us to the micro-level of the entrepreneur – the individual...
A mother’s mission for justice and prevention
* Trigger Warning: readers may find the content triggering and/or sensitive. Content includes substance use, overdose and death. If you feel triggered, please contact The...
Aamjiwnaang First Nation bridges cultural and traditional knowledge gap for local youth and young adults
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION— Have you ever been at an event where you feel you should know what’s going on, but don’t really...
The Treaty of Niagara and the Belt of the Covenant Chain
By David Shanahan As soon as the Royal Proclamation had been issued in 1763, Superintendent of Indian Affairs William Johnson convinced Algonquin, Caughnawauga and Nipissing...
Opinion: A suggestion for Indigenous leaders before they head to the Vatican
** 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. ** By...
The Mount Dennis Aboriginal Child and Family Centre to open its doors in Toronto
By Rick Garrick TORONTO — The Mount Dennis Aboriginal Child and Family Centre in Toronto is looking forward to opening its doors for services in...
Cluster Stars Song Book to support Gord Downie’s legacy
CALGARY, ALBERTA (July 21, 2021) – Calgary singer-songwriter Sandra Sutter has published a book that combines the talents of four artists to support the iconic...
Indigenous artist explores artistic process of newest exhibition installment at Thunder Bay Art Gallery
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Indigenous artist Sharon Hunter enjoyed her July 8 artist talk for the Kwewog Giiwednog — Women of the North...
Support for Northern Alberta First Nation walking to Ottawa because Every Child Matters
* 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. By Kelly...
Sheshegwaning First Nation creates custom mobile communications app for pandemic response and vital community messaging
SHESHEGWANING FIRST NATION (July 26, 2021) -- In the interest of providing immediate and accessible communications to their members, particularly while social distancing measures are...
Chippewas of Rama First Nation to expand community health and social services
By Colin Graf CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION -- Members of Chippewas of Rama First Nation will soon be able to get medical help and...
Multi Juno Award-winning blues artist gears up for new album release
By Colin Graf NASHVILLE— Winning Juno Awards number six and seven this June felt like “crossing the finish line of a really, really long race,”...
Canada’s Shame
By Joseph A. Miles We carved this land through granite, hewed her from the woods. We linked her coasts with tracks of steel to move...
Soar Above Stigma campaign launches to champion messages of kindness, acceptance, culture, and compassion for Indigenous communities
TORONTO— Today more than ever, First Nations people suffer in silence with the ongoing battle against stigmas that affect their lives and mental health daily....
Fort William First Nation hosts virtual pow wow
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION— A Sunrise Ceremony by Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek Elder Jim Misquart was featured at the beginning of the Fort...