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....
Cultural room at mainstream high school popular with students
By Rick Garrick MARATHON – The newly-developed cultural room at the Marathon High School, located on the north shore of Lake Superior, has been a...
University admin fees not fair for First Nations
UPDATE: Since our story ran in August, York University contacted both Dokis First Nation and ONECA saying that they will no longer charge the administrative...
Cow DNA research leads to international recognition
By Barb Nahwegahbow GUELPH – Marlene Paibomesai’s love of science and passion for dairy cattle paid off when she entered an international young scientist competition...
Teachings can build canoes and communities
By Christine Smith (McFarlane) TORONTO – Anishinaabe-Kwe Sylvia Plain – citizen of Aamjiwnaang First Nation and third year Political Science student at the University of...
Ontario makes treaty education commitment on Treaty of Niagara anniversary
By Kelly Crawford NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ON – Nations gathered Aug. 1-2 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Treaty of Niagara and to hear Ontario Aboriginal...
Canadian Roots Exchange explores Manitoulin Island
By Kelly Crawford M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION – Canadian Roots Exchange (CRE) participants spent a week visiting Manitoulin Island as part of an intimate cultural experience....