Kina Gbezhgomi opens urban office, work continues on becoming a child welfare agency
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY- In every marathon there are key moments en route to the finish line. Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services celebrated...
Beauty for Ashes program a first for North Shore
By Laura E Young “To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes . . .” – Isaiah 61:3...
Book explores Canada’s indigenous health situation
Reviewed by Johanna Lazore Of all the issues affecting Indigenous lives in Canada, our dismal health status is the one that seems to be the...
Sisters host ‘Toxic Tours’ of their home in Canada’s Chemical Valley
By Rick Garrick Two Aamjiwnaang sisters — former Green Teens — are hosting toxic tours of Canada’s Chemical Valley, which includes 63 petrochemical plants located...
Success is living each day to the fullest and seizing opportunities
By Daniel Mendoza CURVE LAKE FIRST NATION – Chochi Knott grew up off-reserve and has now made an effort as an adult to get back...
Wassegijig-Kennedy receives lifetime achievement award for healing and wellness
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Wikwemikong’s five-day forgiveness journey program was highlighted during the Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Training Conference and 20th Anniversary Celebration...
Success not measured by what others think of you
By Daniel Mendoza OAKVILLE – Jenny Restoule-Mallozzi says that her success in life is not measured by a piece of paper or someone else’s standards...
Condoms covered for First Nations under NHIB
UOI OFFICES – Good news coming out of the Anishinabek Nation just in time for Aboriginal AIDS Awareness Week – male condoms are covered through...
Ziisbaakdonaapnewin E-naagdawenjgejig – Integrated Diabetes Care Team Clinics to be launched
Nipissing First Nation is pleased to announce that on Dec. 3, a total of ten service providers are coming together to provide innovative and integrated...
Commitment and dedication are what it takes to maintain a positive outlook
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Lake Helen’s Cindy Crowe encourages people to follow one’s vision throughout all aspects of life. “If you have a...
Rotary Club donates hospital beds for Elders of Constance Lake
By Sophie Gagnon – Journal Le Nord CONSTANCE LAKE FIRST NATION – Kingston’s Rotary Club has offered to the Sunrise Elders Complex 21 hospital beds...
Duo bring ‘Olympic journey’ message to Anishinabe-kwe
By Tony Jocko M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION – Women’s Team Canada hockey alumni Cheryl Pounder and Becky Kellar shared their teaching and talent over three days...
Just Move It event gets Dokis jumping
DOKIS FIRST NATION – The Dokis Health Centre held a North American Indigenous Games celebration on Oct. 29 by showcasing NAIG medal winners Trena Restoule...
Remembering Beausoleil’s Spanish Flu Epidemic of 1918
By Laurie Leclair BEAUSOLEIL FIRST NATION -- Any parent would grieve at the loss of their child, but on October 16, 1918 John Sunday had...
Elder connected with the red earth down under
By Rick Garrick ATIKAMEKSHENG ANISHINAWBEK -- Whitefish Lake Elder Julie Ozawagosh recently discovered how sacred the land is near Uluru (Ayers Rock) in Australia during...