Work still continues for 60s Scoop grassroots organizer Colleen Cardinal
By Suzanne Keeptwo OTTAWA – Indigenous adoptee, Colleen Cardinal speaks from lived experience as a child of the 60s Scoop. First Nation and Métis children...
Guilty for role in IRS, Ex-RCMP officer finds wellness in traditional ways
By Kelly Anne Smith POWASSAN – Life has been nothing short of profound for an ex-RCMP officer ever since he had a breakdown. Semi-retired now...
Justice Sinclair receives Honourary Doctorate of Laws from York University
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO –“I cannot think of a worthier individual to honour at this time, in this place than Justice Murray Sinclair,” said Lorne...
Ask Dr. Mushquash – How do I know if my child needs an assessment?
Welcome to “Ask Dr. Mushquash”. How do I know if my child needs an assessment? Having children can be both rewarding and challenging. Most children...
Honouring Ceremony for Osgoode Law School Grads
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO – Indigenous graduates of Osgoode Hall were celebrated in a first-ever honouring ceremony held by the Law School on June 19....
First Nations recognized at Grand Council 2015 for moving forward on Anishinabek control of education
At the June 2015 Grand Council Assembly, each of the 17 First Nations that passed a Band Council Resolution in support of initialling the Anishinabek...
First Peoples Studies at Concordia successfully hosted CINSA 2015
By Karl Hele MONTREAL – For three days in mid-June almost 300 participants attended the relaunching of the annual Canadian Indigenous Native Studies Association conference....
Youth Leadership Program graduates honoured at Mount McKay
By Rick Garrick Pic River’s Precious Anderson was one of 12 Dinowigehmin – Aboriginal Youth Leadership Program graduates honoured at the National Aboriginal Day celebrations...
Eagle Village’s Aboriginal Day more than drumming and dancing
By Jamie-Lee McKenzie EAGLE VILLAGE FIRST NATION – National Aboriginal Day has just wrapped up and for many First Nations – a day was filled...
Christian Island Elementary choir proud to take part in Pan Am Relay Opening Ceremonies
By Sharon Weatherall BEAUSOLEIL FIRST NATION – A choir from Christian Island Elementary School was invited to participate in the Pan Am Torch Relay Opening...
Nbisiing Secondary School celebrates graduation
NIPISSING FIRST NATION – Nbisiing opened in 1995, 20 years ago as an Adult Education Centre. It is now a regular high school with a...
Young scientists in the making on Christian Island
By Sharon Weatherall BEAUSOLEIL FIRST NATION – Students at Christian Island Elementary School recently had an opportunity to participate in workshops presented by ‘Scientists in...
Alternative Legacy: 25 years of creating high school grads
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY – The hope had been to release butterflies at the N’Swakomak Friendship Centre Alternative School graduation in June. But the...
‘We deserve a place at the table’: Noakes
By Barb Nahwegahbow MISSISSAUGA – Kris Noakes doesn’t mince words. A citizen of Nipissing First Nation who’s lived in Mississauga for the last 30 years,...
Resources on Indian Residential Schools available online, in print
UOI OFFICES – Since the release of the Truth and Reconciliation Report earlier this month, many are seeking resources on the history of the Indian...