Youth brave cold leading Unist’ot’en support peaceful protest
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—A call out for Dresses and Drums to show Solidarity with Wet’ suwet’ en was answered in North Bay. About...
We Are All Treaty People theatrical production takes the stage in Toronto
By Josée Duranleau Young People’s Theatre (YPT) will be presenting an inspiring theatrical production entitled, We Are All Treaty People, beginning February 11 in Toronto....
Heritage and burial information sessions underway in hopes to help First Nations bring ancestors home
By Laurie Leclair February and March will be busy months for Anishinabek Nation’s Heritage and Burials Committee and for its member First Nations. Kevin Restoule,...
Indigenous theatre professional designing costumes and sets across the country
By Rick Garrick TORONTO—Anishinabek and Ned’u’ten theatre professional Samantha McCue is enjoying her work in theatres across the country since graduating with a BFA in...
Jordan’s Principle bridges gaps in services for First Nation children
By Lynne Brown SAULT STE. MARIE—The recent Anishinabek Nation Health Conference held in Sault Ste. Marie from Jan. 22-24, hosted several keynote speakers, workshops, cultural...
Cottagers and Indians returns to Toronto’s Tarragon Theatre
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – There’s no denying Cottagers and Indians has exceeded all expectations. Written by Curve Lake First Nation playwright Drew Hayden Taylor,...
Curve Lake First Nation approaches Band Council Resolution
By Kirk Titmuss CURVE LAKE FIRST NATION—Curve Lake First Nation, just north of Peterborough, moved closer to signing a Band Council Resolution January 24, which...
Waabogonee EarlyON opens its doors in Thunder Bay
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre (TBIFC) launched the Waabogonee EarlyON Child and Family Centre with a flower planting activity to...
Canadore College launches Indigenous Inter-professional Cultural Safety Research Program
NORTH BAY – Next week, Canadore College will begin a seven-week Indigenous inter-professional cultural safety training program for students and health care professionals. Biigiiweyan, which...
Sault College hosts annual Pow Wow – an exciting weekend of culture and expression
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON (January 31, 2019) – “Love and Unity” will fill the air on Saturday, February 9 and Sunday, February 10 at Sault...
Tanya Talaga delivers keynote presentation stressing Indigenous health issues on global-scale
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Award-winning journalist Tanya Talaga stressed the common health issues affecting Indigenous people around the world during her Jan. 22 keynote presentation...
Anishinabek Nation planning for the future
By Kirk Titmuss TORONTO—The Anishinabek Nation Chiefs Committee on Governance met in Toronto on January 9, and received a progress report on the Long-Term Strategic...
Tremendous attendance continues at 4th annual Anishinabek Health Conference
By Lynne Brown SAULT STE. MARIE, ON—For three days in January, a very special conference, now in its fourth year, takes place to honour, reflect...
Fleury advocates for self-compassion, pride in communities
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY – Theo Fleury doesn’t know exactly how he could play hockey at the highest levels – while rarely sleeping and...
Mental illness lives with me
By Sheila Marasco Mental illness lives with me. It is here to stay. It lives in my heart that walks outside of my body. It...