North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre 15th Maamwi Kindaaswin Pow Wow a learning treat for the senses
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY — The beat of Turtle Island at the 15th North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre’s Maamwi Kindaaswin Pow Wow brought...
Robinson Huron citizens offered long-overdue payment
By Maurice Switzer ROBINSON HURON TERRITORY— How does one feel when someone pays a long overdue debt? Pleased? Relieved? Angry that it took so long?...
Dressing a deer is important learning
By Maurice Switzer NORTH BAY — An Indigenous educator was telling the interviewer that, in his opinion, knowing how to dress a deer is probably...
Robinson Huron Treaty Leadership, Ontario and Canada announce proposed settlement and next steps in Treaty annuities court case
ROBINSON HURON TREATY TERRITORY, ON, June 17, 2023 – Today, the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund leadership and representatives of the governments of Canada and Ontario...
Sam on Sports: Jeff Shattler
By Sam Laskaris REGINA – Though he’s no longer playing professionally, Jeff Shattler continues to be heavily involved with lacrosse. Shattler, a member of Wiikwemkoong...
First Nation Librarians strategize best service despite low funding
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY — The 2023 Maanjidiwaad Annual Meeting of First Nation Public Libraries in Ontario (formerly called Spring Gathering) was held...
Anishinabek Nation staff celebrate Anishinaabe Giizhigad with ‘good medicine’
By Mary Zoccole FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — On June 6, the Anishinabek Nation celebrates Anishinabe Gizhigaad (Anishinaabe Day), the national holiday. The Anishinabek Nation...