New Harm Reduction toolkit aims to reduce opioid deaths for Urban Indigenous people
TORONTO, ON (March 14, 2023) – The Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC) is launching a new harm reduction toolkit to address the growing opioid crisis in...
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg celebrates signing of Community Benefits Agreement and funding for new Cultural Centre
BIIGTIGONG NISHNAABEG, ON (March 17, 2023) – Biigtigong Nishnaabeg hosted celebrations for the signing of the Community Benefits Agreement related to the Marathon Palladium Project,...
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation announces construction of new water treatment plant
BIIGTIGONG NISHNAABEG, ON (March 17, 2023) – Biigtigong Nishnaabeg held celebrations today to formally announce the construction of a new raw water intake and treatment...
Sam on Sports: Pierson Sobush
By Sam Laskaris SUDBURY – Pierson Sobush continues to ignore the naysayers. Sobush, an 18-year-old member of Red Rock Indian Band in northwestern Ontario, is...
Better Beginnings Better Futures pushes for greater education and awareness on Indigenous history
Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the recount of Indian Residential Schools. To access a 24-hour National Crisis Line, call: 1-866-925-4419. Community Assistance Program...
Anishinaabe authors share knowledge during Trent University’s 47th Elders and Traditional Peoples Gathering
By Rick Garrick PETERBOROUGH – Anishinabek Nation authors Elder Shirley Williams, Leanne Simpson, and Drew Hayden Taylor were among those featured during the Authors Panel...
Aamjiwnaang First Nation Anishinaabekwe recognized as one of Canada Post’s 2022 Awards for Indigenous Students
By Rick Garrick SARNIA — Aamjiwnaang First Nation’s Jessica Plain credits her dedication to her studies as a social service worker student for being recognized...