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...