First ever Anishinaabe Booskinaagan (Language Bowl) held on Manitoulin
By Debbie Debassige M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION—To join in the year-long celebration of ‘The Year of Indigenous Languages’ under the United Nations declaration, Kenjgewin Teg and...
Statement from Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald on the Ontario budget
“The release of today’s Ontario Budget titled; ‘Protecting What Matters Most’ provides for some serious concern on the direction by the Ford government, which neglects...
‘We need to share our stories…they still don’t know enough’ says Curve Lake First Nation storyteller
By Rick Garrick TORONTO—A story by the late Elder Art Solomon was one of the stories shared by Curve Lake First Nation storyteller Mike Ormsby...
Wiikwemkoong teen participates in Daughter of the Vote program
By Sam Laskaris OTTAWA— A teen from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory was among those that took part in the Daughters of the Vote program this past...
Kettle and Stony Point youth one step closer to achieving goals
By Colin Graf CHIPPEWAS OF KETTLE AND STONY POINT FIRST NATION—Young people looking for summer jobs here got a boost recently from an after-school forum...
Rez91 hosts retire after 17 years
“It’s definitely been the passion for radio,” Anita says. “After doing this for so many years … we just loved it.” Vince says they had...
‘Lillian and Kokomis: The Spirit of Dance’ inspires to rekindle your inner shkode
Reviewed by Alex Hebert This book is about a girl named Lillian who is in foster care system. She is moved from place to place...
Capitalism and colonialism on repeat in PAWATAMIHK
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—The White Water Gallery featured a Michif dreamscape for much of March with Rihkee Strapp’s PAWATAMIHK. It showed at the...
Nadio Cheechoo directorial debut in upcoming Thunder Bay play showcase
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—The Seventh Annual 10×10 Showcase will feature the directorial debut of Nadia Cheechoo, the head carpenter at Magnus Theatre in Thunder...
Anishinabek Nation’s Heritage and Burial Protocol Sessions completed
By Laurie Leclair THUNDER BAY—A lively meeting held in Thunder Bay on March 19 marked the fourth and final session of Anishinabek Nation’s Heritage and...
Happiness, integrity and pride at 38th annual Sagamok Family Hockey Tournament
By Leslie Knibbs SAGAMOK ANISHNAWBEK FIRST NATION—Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation celebrated 38 years of family hockey competition on March 8 this year—call this a family...
Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services to expand its reach as it takes on Indigenous CAS cases
By Sam Laskaris HIAWATHA FIRST NATION – Amber Crowe has some rather mixed emotions. Crowe is the executive director of the Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child &...
Fort William winter sports tournament exemplary for its inclusiveness
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION—Grand Council Chief Glen Hare is calling for more tournaments to include a Special Olympics component such as the...
Verdict reached on James Street Swing Bridge
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION—Fort William First Nation Chief Peter Collins is applauding the Supreme Court of Canada’s recent decision not to hear...
Waubgeshig Rice shares journey to Moon of the Crusted Snow
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—”Oh, I hear you on the radio,” said a fan. “Thanks for tuning in. I appreciate that,” said Waubgeshig Rice,...