Domtar makes book donation to Shawanosowe School
WHITEFISH RIVER FIRST NATION – Shawanosowe School received an entire skid of new books from Domtar on December 8. Representatives were on hand from Domtar...
Being out on the land encourages youth to become involved
By Rick Garrick Pic Mobert’s Hannah Desmoulin is looking to get youth from her Robinson Superior community more involved with activities on the land. “I’m...
AEI student winner of the Skills Award for Aboriginal Youth
MUNSEE-DELAWARE – The Anishinabek Educational Institute would like to congratulate Shownoo Blackbird-Williams who is this year’s recipient of the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC)...
Survey aims to identify gaps, help Aboriginal people better manage money
By Laura E. Young What do you know about money? And, more importantly, what don’t you know about money and making wise financial decisions? The...
Rotarians build bridges through Honouring Indigenous People innovation
By Andre Morriseau Senior Manager, Awards and Communications – Canadian Council For Aboriginal Business(CCAB) Rotary has been making history and bringing the world closer together...
New educational technology for First Nations youth
TORONTO – Aboriginal children in two Ontario First Nations have new learning tools thanks to a partnership between Vale and One Laptop per Child (OLPC)...
Elder connected with the red earth down under
By Rick Garrick ATIKAMEKSHENG ANISHINAWBEK — Whitefish Lake Elder Julie Ozawagosh recently discovered how sacred the land is near Uluru (Ayers Rock) in Australia during...
KTEI Celebrates Anishinabek Identity, Mind and Spirit (AIMS) Program
By Kelly Crawford M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION – Kenjgewin Teg Educational Institute recognized 55 Anishinabek Identity, Mind and Spirit (AIMS) program graduates and participants on October...
An afternoon at the museum with James Bartleman
By Shirley Honyust/ Yenatli:yo LONDON – Candace Brunnette and Trevor Phillips from Indigenous Services at Western University (formerly U.W.O.) introduced Mr. James Bartleman at London...
Indigenous Education Week celebrated at Laurentian University
By Heather Campbell SUDBURY – Laurentian University celebrated Indigenous Education Week from October 20-24 with a focus on the increasing number of indigenous academics and...
Youth ‘indspired’ at career conference
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Potential career options were the focus for two Robinson Superior Treaty region high school students during Indspire’s Soaring: Indigenous...
ALOY program at Royal Military College provides a pathway to success
KINGSTON – Seventeen young Aboriginal men and women of exceptional moral courage have come from across Canada to attend the Royal Military College’s Aboriginal Leadership...
Niimkawaad a celebration of abilities
By Heather Campbell SUDBURY – The parents of six-year-old Wii’um Morin wanted to express their gratitude to their community for supporting their son and the...
Indigenous Studies explode in Montreal: More than a decade in coming
By Karl Hele MONTREAL – More than a decade ago faculty at Concordia University began the process to create a First Peoples Studies program. Around...
McGill’s first indigenous homecoming a success
By Karl Hele MONTREAL – As part of McGill University’s Fourth Annual Indigenous Awareness Week, the first ever Indigenous Homecoming event took place Sept. 18....