Christian Island Elementary choir proud to take part in Pan Am Relay Opening Ceremonies
By Sharon Weatherall BEAUSOLEIL FIRST NATION – A choir from Christian Island Elementary School was invited to participate in the Pan Am Torch Relay Opening...
Nbisiing Secondary School celebrates graduation
NIPISSING FIRST NATION – Nbisiing opened in 1995, 20 years ago as an Adult Education Centre. It is now a regular high school with a...
Young scientists in the making on Christian Island
By Sharon Weatherall BEAUSOLEIL FIRST NATION – Students at Christian Island Elementary School recently had an opportunity to participate in workshops presented by ‘Scientists in...
Alternative Legacy: 25 years of creating high school grads
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY – The hope had been to release butterflies at the N’Swakomak Friendship Centre Alternative School graduation in June. But the...
‘We deserve a place at the table’: Noakes
By Barb Nahwegahbow MISSISSAUGA – Kris Noakes doesn’t mince words. A citizen of Nipissing First Nation who’s lived in Mississauga for the last 30 years,...
Resources on Indian Residential Schools available online, in print
UOI OFFICES – Since the release of the Truth and Reconciliation Report earlier this month, many are seeking resources on the history of the Indian...
In conversation with Dr. Mike DeGagné
By Kelly Anne Smith Dr. DeGagné is the first Indigenous university president in Canada. Dr. DeGagne is President and Vice-Chancellor of Nipissing University in North...