Sisters in Spirit vigils honour missing and murdered women – and call for change
By Greg Macdougall CURVE LAKE FIRST NATION – This Saturday October 4 will mark the ninth annual Sisters in Spirit vigils, honouring the lives of...
The Mike Harris ‘common sense revolution’ discussed at legacy event
By Marci Becking NORTH BAY – Nipissing First Nation councillor Arnold May recalled some memorable Mike Harris moments and the impacts on his community at...
AFN marks ‘Orange Shirt Day’ and maintains that all children matter
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Ghislain Picard is encouraging people across the country to mark Orange Shirt Day on Tuesday...
PUBLIC TALK: Harris legacy to be examined
Previously published in the North Bay Nugget By PJ Wilson Former premier Mike Harris’s ears will likely be ringing Saturday afternoon as speakers dissect...
KTEI alumni awarded Maplegrove Scholarship
By Kelly Crawford SUDBURY – Cyndil Corbiere, M’Chigeeng First Nation, is the first recipient of the Maplegrove United Church $7500.00 scholarship. “I strived; I conquered...
Chiefs of Ontario Justice Coordinator inducted into prestigious Common Law Honour Society
TORONTO, ON (Sept 25, 2014) — The Chiefs of Ontario would like to extend an enthusiastic congratulations to Karen Restoule, COO’s Justice Coordinator on...
Aspiring architect receives student achievement award
The Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation (OFNTSC) recently announced their Student Achievement Award winners and the Derrick Kamanga Memorial Award winner. Honouring First Nation,...
Surprise document filed in Federal Court by the Government of Canada
WENDAKE, QC (Sept. 24, 2014) – Last February, the Assembly of First Nations of Quebec and Labrador (AFNQL) and the First Nations Education Council (FNEC)...
Exhibition includes vamps for children who haven’t returned from residential school
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Pic River’s Beatrice Twance-Hynes felt the spirits of missing and murdered women after helping install the Walking With Our...
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 – ...