Jones getting in touch with the community again through self-reflection
By Rick Garrick Garden River’s Alanna Jones enjoyed the opportunity to enhance her leadership skills at the COADY Institute of St. Francis Xavier University’s Indigenous...
Halton District School Board adopting key recommendations from TRC report
By Rick Garrick OAKVILLE – The Halton District School Board (HDSB) recently voted unanimously to adopt key education recommendations from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission...
Hot, cold and deep: Schafrik first Native to earn PhD in mining engineering
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY – When Sidney Schafrik’s father asked him to choose the hardest subject to study that he could think of, Schafrik...
Anishinabek Education Institute celebrates graduates
NIPISSING FIRST NATION – The Anishinabek Educational Institute (AEI) Nipissing campus held their graduation ceremonies on June 27. AEI saw 31 graduates from three programs: ...
Work still continues for 60s Scoop grassroots organizer Colleen Cardinal
By Suzanne Keeptwo OTTAWA – Indigenous adoptee, Colleen Cardinal speaks from lived experience as a child of the 60s Scoop. First Nation and Métis children...
Guilty for role in IRS, Ex-RCMP officer finds wellness in traditional ways
By Kelly Anne Smith POWASSAN – Life has been nothing short of profound for an ex-RCMP officer ever since he had a breakdown. Semi-retired now...
Justice Sinclair receives Honourary Doctorate of Laws from York University
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO –“I cannot think of a worthier individual to honour at this time, in this place than Justice Murray Sinclair,” said Lorne...