Treaty Gathering hears importance of renewal of relationship
By Kelly Anne Smith GARDEN VILLAGE — Nipissing First Nation and Dokis First Nation hosted the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850 Treaty Gathering 2022, themed...
Thousands of years of collective memories honoured in The Lake Nipissing Beading Project
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY — About 100 guests and participants from Nipissing First Nation, Dokis First Nation, Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation, and...
Fort William Historical Park’s Anishinaabe Keeshigun gathering focuses on giving youth a voice
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Presentations by three Fort William First Nation citizens on the Anishinabe Encampment, giving youth a voice and Water Walks...
Indigenous Tourism Ontario announces Weekend for Truth and Reconciliation event in Sault Ste. Marie this fall
AUNDECK OMNI-KANING (September 12, 2022) – ITO presents an impactful, educational, commemorative, and fun-filled weekend event in Sault Ste. Marie for the second annual National...
Sault College hosts annual pow wow
An Exciting day of Culture and Expression SAULT STE. MARIE, ON (September 8, 2022) – Sault College is excited to once again be hosting our...
Lake Nipissing Beading Project opens to public today
NORTH BAY (September 7, 2022) – Nipissing University is pleased to announce the public launch of the Lake Nipissing Beading Project (LNBP), a five-metre community-based reimagining...
Michipicoten First Nation celebrates with youth and Elders
By Rick Garrick MICHIPICOTEN — Michipicoten’s 24th Youth and Elders Gathering, held from July 25-29, was a success after two-plus years of the COVID-19 pandemic....
Fort Wiliam First Nation celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day with Grammy Awards nominated singing group
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM — The eight-time Grammy Awards nominated Black Lodge Singers were featured as the host drum at the National Indigenous Peoples...
Charity as an artist’s creative resistance
By Kelly Anne Smith KETTLE AND STONY POINT FIRST NATION— Charity is an act of creative resistance, according to Jacqueline Shaver. On her website, Arbour...
Northern Superior Region comes together for pow wow
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Pow wow dancers from the Northern Superior Region were among those who enjoyed the Gathering of the People Pow...
Canada’s Attorney General and the Speaker of the House sit in ceremony with North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre at the Maamwi Kindaaswin Pow-Wow 2022
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— The president of the North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre was touched by the sincerity of Canada’s Attorney General David...
Teachings at Canadore College for Moose Hide Campaign Day
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— May 12 is the National Day of the Moose Hide Campaign – a movement of mostly Indigenous and non-Indigenous...
Alderville First Nation Chief and fellow blues musicians open up Toronto International Storytelling Festival
By Rick Garrick TORONTO — Alderville First Nation Chief Dave Mowat highlighted his great grandfather Fred Simpson’s 1908 Olympic Games marathon exploits during the Story...
Mark Zelinski photos invoke peaceful wonder
By Kelly Anne Smith WATERDOWN— The photography of Canadian Governor General medal winner Mark Zelinski instills wonder and calm. As viewers, we’re invited to meet...
‘Everything is alive and has a spirit’ says storyteller Isaac Murdoch
By Rick Garrick TORONTO — Serpent River storyteller Isaac Murdoch shared stories about the cycles of life, climate change, and magic during the three events...