CCAB launches new initiative based on 92nd TRC call to action
By Brian Wright-McLeod TORONTO— Recently, the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) released a new initiative built on the 92nd call to action of the...
Contact North | Contact Nord and OCAS partner to provide enhanced services in 600 communities in Ontario
Contact North | Contact Nord and OCAS partner to provide enhanced services to students accessing online Programs and Courses in 600 Small, Remote, Rural, Indigenous...
Fort William First Nation celebrate grand opening of The Family Centre
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — Fort William celebrated the grand opening of The Fort William Family Centre on Sept. 21 with a...
Retired NHL right winger Jordin Tootoo inspires Indigenous community in London
By Shirley Honyust/ Yenatli:yo LONDON— In late September, an audience gathered to hear Jordin Tootoo, retired right winger with National Hockey League (NHL) club the...
CHIGAMIK Community Health Centre welcomes new Indigenous Perinatal Mental Health Worker
MIDLAND– Centre de santé communautaire CHIGAMIK Community Health Centre (CSC CHIGAMIK CHC) is pleased to announce that Melissa Maidment has joined CSC CHIGAMIK CHC in...
Liberal Party of Canada leader announces two election campaign promises for Indigenous People
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY— Liberal Party of Canada leader Justin Trudeau announced two election campaign promises for Indigenous People, one on health care and...
The road less travelled
In a remote community on Manitoulin Island, Chris Mara, OCT, encourages students to take risks, make mistakes and find their own paths. By Stuart Foxman...
Shell to transfer 70 acres of land to Aamjiwnaang First Nation
SARNIA (Oct. 3, 2019) – Today, Shell Canada and Aamjiwnaang First Nation announced the transfer of approximately 70 acres of land. The land being gifted...
Indigenous-owned cosmetics company receives unsuspected surprise
By Sam Laskaris ST. CATHARINES – Jenn Harper can still vividly recall a dream she had four years ago. “In my dream, I saw these...
University teaches shared stories of Nbisiing Aanishinaabeg
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION – The class was held at Nbisiing Secondary School on Nipissing First Nation. Professor of History 1006 –...
Remembering Indigenous children taken from their families and culture
** Trigger Warning: readers are advised that this article deals with the subject of Indian Residential Schools. If anyone is experiencing distress or pain as...
Wesley-Esquimaux encourages youth to vote
By Rick Garrick CHIPPEWAS OF GEORGINA ISLAND FIRST NATION — Chippewas of Georgina Island’s Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux is focused on encouraging young people to vote, the...
Twiggs founder named Northern Ontario’s Entrepreneur of the Year
By Sam Laskaris SAULT STE. MARIE – A successful northern Ontario family business has captured yet another award. Jennifer Twigg, the founder of Twiggs Coffee...
Young People’s Theatre productions explore the seven ancestral teachings
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – The renowned Young People’s Theatre (YPT) has certainly stepped up its commitment to increase knowledge and appreciation of the history...
Residential School Survivor recently appointed to National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation’s (NCTR’s) Survivors’ Circle
** Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the recount of Residential Schools and events that took place in Residential Schools. A National Indian Residential...