Participants travel from across the country to attend 2020 First Nations Housing Conference
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY— The 2020 First Nations Housing Conference (FNHC), held Feb. 11-13 at the Valhalla Inn in Thunder Bay, included participants from...
First legal Indigenous cannabis shop Kana Leaf to open
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION— Kana Leaf’s business partners are very excited to be Ontario’s first legal Indigenous cannabis shop. Kana Leaf is...
Absurdity ad infinitum: Status and the Indian Act
By Karl S. Hele In 1985, the Conservative government officially ended enfranchisement with Bill C-31 and restored Indian Status to thousands of people albeit with...
Cannabis age restriction to change for Nipissing First Nation jobs
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION— Nipissing First Nation is amending the Cannabis Law involving the minimum age of employees in the retail industry....
Artist reconnects to roots in Aamjiwnaang
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION— A series of painted portraits of his First Nation’s Chiefs is both a thank-you gift to his community from...
‘Biboon’ full of winter words to learn
Reviewed by Alex Hebert “Biboon” by Susan Johnston is a good book for young kids to learn Anishinaabemowin. It is good for children who are already...
nîpawistamâsowin documentary film a ‘must see’ by all Canadians
By Rick Garrick EDMONTON — Indigenous filmmaker Tasha Hubbard is looking forward to the screening of her documentary film nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up on...
Midwives in ‘very high demand’ says Wiikwemkoong citizen and registered midwife
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY— The role of a midwife during pregnancy and birth and with newborns was highlighted by Indigenous midwife Lisa Bishop during...
Ian Campeau unlocking language wisdom
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— Wearing a Nipissing Warriors hockey jersey, Ian Campeau reads the 1641 Jesuit account of the Feast of the Dead...
Long Lake #58 councillor shares his healing journey with traditional and western medicines
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Long Lake #58 Councillor Patrick Patabon spoke about how traditional and western medicines can be used together during his...
North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre launches new language program
By Nusha Ramsoondar NORTH BAY— George Hughie did not know how to say “television” when he grew up in Kashechewan First Nation. “The Cree people...
Dancers share their passion at Canadore College
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— There was standing room only as teachers, students and members of the Canadore Aboriginal Student Association filled the room...
Hydro One and Nipissing First Nation mark the 30-day countdown to the 2020 Little NHL tournament
GARDEN VILLAGE (Feb. 14, 2020) – Today, Hydro One announced it is returning as the presenting sponsor of the 49th Little Native Hockey League tournament....
Garden River First Nation hockey player commits to University of Toronto
By Sam Laskaris GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION – There will continue to be Indigenous representation on the University of Toronto (U of T) women’s hockey...
Lakeview School looks out for future generations
By Destiny Migwans M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION— As Lakeview School celebrates the sixth year of its in-school fish hatchery system, we want to bring attention to...