8th annual Rockin’ Recovery event helps educate, raise awareness and reduce stigma surrounding addiction
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Rockin’ Recovery 2021 featured local stories of recovery from addiction, a comedy set by Biigtigong Nishnaabeg’s Janine Desmoulin, and...
Fort William First Nation hold inaugural Overdose Awareness Day walk
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM — Fort William First Nation held its first International Overdose Awareness Day Walk on Aug. 31 to raise awareness of...
A mother’s mission for justice and prevention
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Chippewas of Rama First Nation to expand community health and social services
By Colin Graf CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION — Members of Chippewas of Rama First Nation will soon be able to get medical help and...
Health Transformation team booking information sessions with First Nations this summer
By Jesse Johnson ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY – The Anishinabek Nation’s Health Transformation team is working hard every day to improve the quality of care for...
Former NHL player gives motivational talk in Serpent River First Nation
SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION — On May 16, Serpent River First Nation (SRFN) Youth Counsellor Robert Essex welcomed former NHL player Jason Simon to give...
Anishinaabekwe to walk over 1,400-kilometre walk for MMIWG2S+
By Rick Garrick SAULT STE. MARIE — Wabaseemoong’s Scarlett Scott is wearing her red Jingle Dress on her healing walk from her spouse’s community of...