MNRF enlists public’s help in determining Wild Pig numbers
Canada’s natural environment is being impacted by invasive species that range from fungi to fish, but few have as much destructive potential as wild pigs....
Fort William bridge officially open for local traffic
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — Vehicle traffic is once again flowing steadily across the James Street Swing Bridge between Fort William and...
Curve Lake First Nation among those who signed Friendship Accord
By Sam Laskaris KEENE – Representatives from six different partners clearly had their eyes on the future when they converged to sign a Friendship Accord....
‘We’re 26 First Nations strong,’ says Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief as self-government vote nears
By Cindy Males LONDON— Anishinabek First Nation citizens have an important decision ahead of them when they vote on a self-government agreement with Canada this...
Fort William’s oldest citizen presented with Anishinabek Lifetime Achievement Award
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Fort William Elder Evelyn Banning was presented with her Anishinabek Lifetime Achievement Award on Oct. 28 by Regional Deputy...
Fort William hosts first Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement Open House
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — Fort William citizens appreciated the opportunity to learn more about the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement during a...
Wiikwemkoong hosts Leaside Flames Bantam hockey team in cultural exchange
*Previously published in The Manitoulin Expositor By Marcia Trudeau-Bomberry WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY— Hockey was a backdrop to some valuable cultural sharing the weekend of Nov....
Book Review: Nibi Emosaawdang/The Water Walker
By Kelly Crawford The book, Nibi Emosaawdang/The Water Walker, is the story of Nokomis Josephine-ba Mandamin’s universally recognized fight to protect the water. This story...
Curve Lake First Nation’s EDO wins national award
By Sam Laskaris GATINEAU, QUE. – Moments after being recognized nationally, Katie Young-Haddlesey was quick to deflect praise. Young-Haddlesey has served as the Economic Development...
Important values shared to girls through hockey
*Previously published in The Manitoulin Expositor. By Marcia Trudeau-Bomberry ETOBICOKE— Dressing room camaraderie, and blades hitting the ice. It is what many children across the...
Alderville First Nation teen participates in national youth panel
By Sam Laskaris GATINEAU, QUE. – Chanelle Smoke had become accustomed to being a voice not only in her high school but also throughout her...
Beading artisan crafts to remember Indigenous veterans
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— An Anishinaabekwe artisan from Nipissing First Nation can hardly keep up with the demand for her beautiful, beaded poppy...
Teach your children
*Previously published in the North Grenville Times on November 14, 2018. By David Shanahan We have just marked a special Remembrance Day: the 100th anniversary...
‘…I’m proud of where I am because of the military service I did,’ says Anishinaabe Canadian Forces veteran
By Rick Garrick PAYS PLAT — Pays Plat Councillor Raymond Goodchild, a veteran of Canada’s United Nations peacekeeping mission to Cyprus, usually marches every year...
Curve Lake entrepreneur in national spotlight
By Sam Laskaris GATINEAU, QUE. – Though she’s just 27, Mallory Graham knows a thing or two about business. While growing up in her community,...