Building his future with education and culture
By Maurice Switzer NIPISSING FIRST NATION – Kirby Shipman graduated from high school the day before he “came out” as a men’s traditional dancer at...
Book Review: ‘I am not a number’ creates teachable moments
Reviewed by Carrie MacKenzie “I Am Not A Number” by Dr. Jenny Kay Dupuis and Kathy Kacer, with illustrations by Gillian Newland, details the real...
Pic Mobert First Nation Ratifies Constitution: one step closer to AES vote
By Rick Garrick PIC MOBERT FIRST NATION—Pic Mobert is looking towards the future after 75 of the 106 community members who cast a vote endorsed...
Mentorship program for Indigenous youth to help create future business leaders
By Rick Garrick NORTH BAY—The In.Business: A National Mentorship Program for Indigenous Youth is returning for its second year after connecting high school students in...
Students to benefit from A Circle of Caring in the new school year
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY – Having a firefighter or police officer reading a book about friendship has been a positive learning experience for...
The pupil becomes the teacher: the resurgence of Anishinaabemowin speakers
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Isadore Toulouse of Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve is back for his 25th year of teaching students how to teach Anishinaabemowin at...
IMPACT Girl’s Summer Camp
WATERLOO (July 28, 2016)–The University of Waterloo is hosting a free camp for Indigenous girls in grades 7 or 8 and their caregiver on August...