Royal visit addresses language, education and treaties
By Marci Becking NORTH BAY – Language teacher Tory Fisher and Princess Edward, Countess of Wessex agreed on one thing for sure at last week’s...
Job readiness program helps youth make decisions
By Heather Campbell GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION – For several young people this past summer were offered the opportunity to develop job readiness skills through...
Trent University celebrates 50-year friendship with Curve Lake First Nation
A long-standing relationship between Trent University and Curve Lake First Nation began with a two dollar donation when, in 1964, Curve Lake Chief Dalton Jacobs...
Cambrian grads have lined up work
On Friday, September 12, 2014, Cambrian College and the Wabnode Centre for Aboriginal Services celebrated its indigenous Line Crew Ground Support graduates with an honouring...
Language is the glue that brings us together
By Margaret Hele SAULT STE. MARIE – More than 50 native language speakers and teachers gathered at Algoma University in early August to discuss a...
Partnership will bring Aboriginal youth, Indigenous knowledge and science together
OFIFC and the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada partner to bring together Aboriginal Youth, Indigenous Knowledge and Science Toronto, ON, September 15, 2014 – ...
Maadaadizi in Marina Park an opportunity for new students
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Pic Mobert’s Howard Twance encourages First Nation students to pursue their post-secondary education goals, even if it takes them...
Chippewa lets the sun shine in
By Greg Plain CHIPPEWAS OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION – At the end of last fiscal, 10kW solar sites that are operational throughout Chippewa of...
Robinson Huron treaty Chiefs to enforce treaty promises
SAULT STE. MARIE – On September 9th, 2014 – the 164th anniversary of the Robinson-Huron Treaty of 1850 – First Nations signatories will announce a...
Ipperwash Series Part 3: Grassy Narrows confirms the need to implement Linden’s recommendations
The Labour Day long-weekend marked 19 years since the reclamation of Ipperwash Provincial Park, part of Aazhoodena (Stoney Point) ancestral lands. What began as a...
IPPERWASH SERIES 2/3: Post-Ipperwash policing in Ontario
The Labour Day long-weekend marked 19 years since the reclamation of Ipperwash Provincial Park, part of Aazhoodena (Stoney Point) ancestral lands. What began as a...
IPPERWASH SERIES: Seven years on, still no treaty implementation mechanism in Ontario
The Labour Day long-weekend marked 19 years since the reclamation of Ipperwash Provincial Park, part of Aazhoodena (Stoney Point) ancestral lands. What began as a...
Deshkan Ziibii revitalizing Anishinaabemowin with the Paswe’aatigok language program
By Greg Plain DESHKAN ZIIBII (Chippewas of the Thames FN) – The importance of Anishinaabemowin has gained headway over the last few years with the...
A new day for Aboriginal researchers at Carleton
By Susan Hickman Aboriginal academics are entering “a new day,” says John Kelly, co-director with Anna Hoefnagels of the Centre for Indigenous Research, Culture, Language...
Student success recognized by Scotiabank
By Marci Becking SUDBURY – Anishinabek Nation post-secondary students were presented with Scotiabank Anishinabek Student Excellence Awards on Aug. 20 at the United Steelworker’s Hall....