From conference to community: introducing Canada’s First Nations Housing Community
THUNDER BAY– The First Nations Housing Conference (FNHC) has evolved over its successful, 17-year operation. From its inception in 2003, the FNHC has blossomed into...
Award-winning Indigenous actor and playwright to perform one-actor play in Toronto
By Rick Garrick TORONTO—Indigenous playwright and actor Meegwun Fairbrother looks at whether healing has an expiry date in his play Isitwendam (An Understanding), which opens...
Cultural workshop offers porcupine quill techniques
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION—A group of 15 Fort William citizens enjoyed learning the porcupine quill zigzag technique during the Learn a Quillwork...
Nipissing First Nation’s Aaron Beaucage South End Water Operator of the Year
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—Social media lit up with congratulations for Nipissing First Nation’s water operator Aaron Beaucage when he received the Aboriginal...
Anishinabek Nation leadership gather to discuss restoring rightful jurisdiction
BAAWAATING TRADITIONAL TERRITORY (SAULT STE. MARIE, ON) March 5, 2019 — Anishinabek Nation leadership have come together at the Anishinabek Nation Governance Gathering in Sault...
Anishinaabe citizen raising funds to help build traditional Roundhouse in community
By Colin Graf CHIPPEWAS OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION—Betsy Kechego is determined to make her vision of a place for her people to rediscover their...
First Nations Technical Institute launches FNTI’s Enrolment & Alumni Map
TYENDINAGA – It is with great excitement that the First Nations Technical Institute (FNTI) launches their interactive Indigenous Enrolment & Alumni Map. The map, created...
Sudbury-based family creates Indigenous children’s book, telling a simple, true story
By Laura Young SUDBURY – In one story, Keeshig explains in great detail to his mother that Nanaboozhoo the Sleeping Giant cares for all of...
Statement from Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Hare regarding introduction of Bill C-92 in Parliament
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (February 28, 2019)— Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Glen Hare provides a statement following the introduction of Bill C-92, an Act...
Seven First Nations in southwestern Ontario region work together to grow their economies
By Colin Graf A group of seven First Nations in the southwestern Ontario region have determined that one of the best ways to grow their...
Singing and Dancing at Canadore College’s 29th Annual Pow Wow
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—Canadore College’s 29th Annual Pow Wow was packed with students, parents and members of the surrounding communities, despite the heavy...
Elder Alice Corbiere honoured with prestigious award
By Margaret Hele SAULT STE. MARIE—A celebration to honour Elder Alice Corbiere who received the prestigious Jeannette Corbiere-Lavell Award from the Ontario Native Womens’ Association (ONWA)...
Indigenous Culture Fund Rally to call out Ford on cuts
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—Premier Doug Ford can expect to be told to restore the Indigenous Culture Fund (ICF) at a Queen’s Park...
‘Midwifery is an antidote to these traumatic processes’ says keynote speaker at Indigenous Midwifery Summit
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—A Midwifery Pipe Ceremony was featured during the opening of the Indigenous Midwifery Summit 2019, held Feb. 12-13 at the Valhalla...
Anishinabek Nation mourns the passing of Grandmother Water Walker Josephine Mandamin
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (February 22, 2019)— The Anishinabek Nation mourns the passing of our Grandmother, our Water Commissioner, our kind and gentle Water Protector,...