Upcoming traditional medicine programming to explore connection between metabolism and cultural practices
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Wiikwemkoong’s Joseph Pitawanakwat is looking forward to delivering a Jan. 16 Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre Healthy Harvest virtual...
Zig Misiak, acclaimed author, and historian, a friend of Six Nations
“I never expected when I was just a little boy of three, a refugee to this country, who has now found a home and a...
New partnership instated to explore efficacy of traditional healing to prevent cancer
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Lakehead University researcher Lana Ray is partnering with the Waasegiizhig Nanaandawe’iyewigamig Health Access Centre (WNHAC) in Kenora, traditional Knowledge...
New podcast aimed at elevating and celebrating Indigenous women debuts in November
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM — Indigenous journalists Jolene Banning, Tanya Talaga, and Kim Wheeler are featuring the voices of Indigenous women from across the...
Entrepreneur with Dokis First Nation roots recognized for excellence and outstanding impact
By Rick Garrick HAILEYBURY — Dokis First Nation’s Gerry Brandon was recently recognized with the Up and Comer Award for his “high-end” L’Autochtone Taverne Americaine...
Self-care is focus of art exhibit featuring Indigenous artists at Toronto gallery
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – Self-care is the theme of an art exhibit currently on display at a Toronto gallery. The exhibit, titled Locating Self...
Exploring the interrelation of traditions and language
By Laura Barrios On the eve of the stand-up election scheduled to take place on June 2, 2021, Day 2 of the virtual Anishinabek Nation...
Koganaawsawin connecting youth to Anishinabek culture through new land-based programming initiative
By Victoria Racette NIPISSING FIRST NATION— The Youth Well-Being Team of Koganaawsawin has recently announced a funding opportunity for Anishinabek First Nations to enhance and/or...
The Association for Native Development in the Performing and Visual Arts celebrates grand opening
TORONTO— On Saturday, November 6, 2021, Jingle Dress Dancer Nicole Leveck and her two girls, Indiana and Nazarene danced in gratitude and celebration at the...
Alderville First Nation remembers
By Kelly Anne Smith ALDERVILLE FIRST NATION — Alderville First Nation citizens were joined by the local Royal Canadian Legions, government officials, and guests on...
New Juno category for Traditional Indigenous Music
By Brian Wright-McLeod TORONTO — We have finally arrived. After a long journey of applications, canvassing and petitions, a category for Traditional Indigenous Music has...
A lesson in Indigenous traditional math
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION— Math is neat and involved in everyday life says cheery teacher Bryan Bellefeuille. A member of Nipissing of...
I Am Not A Number author gives back
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION— I Am Not A Number author gives back to help others tell stories of truth. During Truth and...
Waaseyaa Couchie connects kids to culture and music in Ukelele U
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION — Waaseyaa Couchie had an exciting summer being in front of the camera working on a new TV...
Ka-Na-Chi-Hih Specialized Solvent Abuse Treatment Centre SAAFE Walk raises awareness of solvent abuse and treatment
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — The importance of healing circles for recovery was highlighted during the Pow Wow Rangers’s keynote presentation at the Sept....