Prime Minister announces The Queen’s approval of Canada’s next Governor General
OTTAWA (July 6, 2021) — The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that on his recommendation, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has approved the appointment...
Actua Canada gearing up to deliver STEM program to Indigenous Youth this summer
By Rick Garrick OTTAWA and NORTH BAY — Actua Canada plans to provide an online option for its National Indigenous Youth in STEM (InSTEM) program...
Anishinabek Nation mourns the loss of respected colleague and friend
It is with great sadness that the Anishinabek Nation shares the passing of a respected and dear colleague, and friend, Tony Jocko, Federal Policy Analyst...
Whitesand siblings explore Indigenous stories in horror-themed podcast
By Rick Garrick VANCOUVER ISLAND — Indigenous languages from across the country are featured in the Historical Natives horror-themed podcasts created by two Indigenous siblings...
New environmental study underway this summer in Aamjiwnaang First Nation
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION— Community members from Aamjiwnaang First Nation should discover within the next year whether air pollution is affecting medicinal plants...
‘At the Water’s Edge’ Water Walkers reach Spanish Residential School site
** Trigger Warning: readers are advised that this article deals with the subject of Indian Residential Schools. If anyone is experiencing distress or pain as...
Fort William First Nation leadership demands investigation into known and suspected burial sites at local former residential school
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM — Fort William is calling for the federal government to identify and return the remains of children from known and...
Call for Submissions for Wisdom of Kinship Group Exhibition
TORONTO– Métis artist and educator, Diane Montreuil, with the support of the Artists’ Network’s Leslie Grove Gallery, is hosting Wisdom of Kinship – Indigenous Art...
Red Rock Indian Band’s Lana Ray begins new role as Lakehead University’s inaugural Indigenous research chair in Decolonial Futures
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Red Rock Indian Band’s Lana Ray is looking forward to additional support and research opportunities in her new role...
Confederation, Humber and Seneca partner to promote Indigenous leadership through proposed new degree program
THUNDER BAY and TORONTO (June 29, 2021) – Confederation College, Humber College and Seneca are collaborating to develop an Indigenous Leadership degree program. The inspiration...
Anishinabek Nation leadership encourage learning about the truth 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. ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD...
Court case deals with history and identity
By David Shanahan A recent court case, held virtually in North Bay, created quite a controversy and raised questions about the legitimacy of the Robinson...
Superior Strategies president delivers Alumni keynote presentation at Confederation College Virtual Convocation ceremony
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Superior Strategies president Jason Thompson led the Alumni Charge at Confederation College’s Virtual Convocation ceremony for more than 2,100...
Georgian students learn Indigenous language using virtual reality
BARRIE (June 18, 2021) – Georgian College is among a few schools in the world to offer Indigenous language education in an immersive virtual reality...
Book review: A Line of Blood and Dirt: Creating the Canada-United States Border Across Indigenous Lands
Reviewed by Karl Hele Benjamin Hoy’s A Line of Blood and Dirt: Creating the Canada-United States Border Across Indigenous Lands is a marvellous easy-to-follow examination...