Libraries prepare to celebrate First Nations Public Library Week in Ontario
SUDBURY, ONTARIO – The theme for the 19th annual First Nations Public Library Week (FNPLW) celebration is Revitalizing Indigenous Languages. Libraries across the Province of...
Art, ‘Queer Potentiality,’ and the North
** Trigger warning: readers are cautioned that images can be upsetting in person to folks affected by suicide, in particular a child-sized hockey jersey bearing...
Saul to discuss The Comeback at Toronto literary event
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – Renowned Canadian writer John Ralston Saul will be discussing his book about Indigenous people at a literary festival in Toronto...
Importance of reconciliation emphasized at youth-focussed panel discussion
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Canadian Roots Exchange executive director Max FineDay emphasized the importance of reconciliation during the In Conversation with Max FineDay...
‘Live Love Laugh’ overall winner at Cinéfest Sudbury
By Marci Becking SUDBURY – The mini documentary, “Live Love Laugh”, directed and filmed by Ed Regan of Regan Pictures and produced by the Anishinabek...
Autumn Peltier going to the United Nations to share her message about water
By Marci Becking Anishinabek Nation Chief Water Commissioner, Autumn Peltier, is headed to the United Nation Secretary-General’s Climate Action Summit this week in New York...
The Gtigewin Community Garden promotes sustainability, healthy eating, and Anishinaabemowin
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION— Citizens of Nipissing First Nation (NFN) are growing a fondness for fresh vegetables with the Gtigewin Community Garden....
Book review: Storm of Locusts
Reviewed by Karl Hele Storm of Locusts is the second volume in Rebecca Roanhorse’s Sixth World series. The novel picks up Maggie Hoskie’s story about a...
Celebrate with First Nations Public Libraries Sept. 29 – Oct. 5
First Nations Public Library Week 2019 KETTLE AND STONY POINT FIRST NATION – (September 18, 2019) – The 19th annual First Nations Public Library Week...
Roots to Harvest to continue to provide meaningful employment and training opportunities for youth
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Pays Plat First Nation’s Jordan Lees enjoyed learning about gardening and dealing with people over the summer through the...
M’Chigeeng First Nation expands Ngwaaganak Program
M’Chigeeng First Nation (September 17, 2019)— Lakeview school is expanding their Anishinaabemowin Immersion Program. Ngwaaganak has expanded to another grade this year at Lakeview school....
New provincial Reciprocal Education Approach will remove barriers to education for First Nation students
By Victoria Racette NIPISSING FIRST NATION — Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Glen Hare says that the provincial Reciprocal Education Approach (REA) will remove barriers...
Nipissing First Nation Chief determined to have First Nations included as full partners in cannabis industry
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION— Nipissing First Nation (NFN) citizens have been asked for input on a proposed cannabis grow-op to operate on...
Mini pow wow honours mothers and late FASD advocate
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY— The Honouring Mothers Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day 11th Annual Mini Pow Wow, held Sept. 9 in Thunder...
Actors needed to build an all Indigenous cast for CBC’s The Trickster
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION— Northern Casting wants you to submit a head shot (selfies are accepted) for you to be considered for...