Anishinabek Nation responds to Ebola public safety concerns
UOI OFFICES – The Anishinabek Nation is committed to working with each of its member First Nations as well as Health Canada as we proactively...
Talk4Healing doubles the calls after two years in operation
After two years in operation, a help line for Aboriginal women is seeing a very high demand for its services. Over the last seven months...
Principal agrees to become a ‘human sundae’ after school reached Terry Fox Run goal
By Sharon Weatherall Students at Christian Island Elementary School (CIES) doubled their goal for the Terry Fox event on Thursday raising over $1000. Part of...
Student raises $7000 for Terry Fox Foundation
By Daniel Mendoza STURGEON FALLS – Alexander Hebert’s mother Marci Becking remembers getting the phone call from a North Bay Terry Fox Foundation volunteer five...
AFN launches national Cancer-screening awareness video
VANCOUVER (Sept. 24, 2014) - Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Ontario Regional Chief Stan Beardy today launched a national video raising awareness of the importance...
AFN National Chief expresses need to support indigenous youth on World Suicide Prevention Day
OTTAWA, Sept. 10, 2014 – On World Suicide Prevention Day, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Ghislain Picard reminds First Nations and all Canadians...
Mini pow-wow raises Fetal Alcohol Spectrum disorder awareness
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Patience is the key to parenting children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, according to a grandmother from Long Lake...
Moving eHealth to Moose Factory
By Heather Campbell Having the opportunity to contribute towards improving the health of her people is what motivated Janice Soltys to make the big move...
Canning the fruits of our labours
By Amy Campbell, Community Health Promoter NORTH BAY – Preserving foods by home canning is a good way to enjoy ripe and tasty food year-round....
Smudging good for patients, respect even better
By Donna Faye THUNDER BAY – In 1995 Sandra Cornell began volunteering for cancer care and other groups working to improve Aboriginal health. Since then,...
Cookbooks a recipe for colonialism
By Marci Becking MONTREAL – Marie-Anne Gagnon says Canadian cookbooks have been a tool for colonization. “Very few recipes actually have an Aboriginal reference in...
Healthy Living: Parsley has life of its own
By Sarah Blackwell Parsley is something that not many people consider can be eaten as a salad. The herb is usually used as a garnish,...
We wait too late to get healthy
By Sarah Blackwell NORTH BAY – Why do so many people wait until they are sick or nearly dying before they make changes to improve...
Opinion – Anishinabek system ‘healthier’ approach
By Kelly Crawford The establishment and implementation of the Anishinabek Education System will support First Nation student success, First Nation jurisdiction and ensure strong Anishinaabe...
Health unit offers cooking classes
By Amy Campbell Lots of laughs, good chats and great eats were all part of Community Kitchen cooking sessions offered by the North Bay Parry...