NAIG host society appoints CEO for 2020 Halifax competition
By Sam Laskaris HALIFAX – Kevin Sandy recently landed himself a rather prestigious job. Sandy, a member of the Cayuga Nation (Wolf Clan), was recently...
Statement from Youth Chief Lance Copegog on federal Cabinet shuffle
CHRISTIAN ISLAND, ON (JANUARY 14, 2019) – Youth Chief Lance Copegog of the Beausoleil First Nation Youth Council has issued the following statement regarding today’s...
Indigenous film series showcasing in Sudbury
SUDBURY– The N’Swakamok Native Friendship Centre will be presenting a film series titled Urban. Indigenous. Proud on Mon., Jan. 21, 2019 at 6 p.m. at...
Anishinabek Nation statement on federal Cabinet shuffle
Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Glen Hare wishes to acknowledge the recent federal Cabinet shuffle that took place earlier today and welcome the new ministers...
A father gathers strength to fight for MMIWG and MMIMB
By Kelly Anne Smith WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY—John Fox is worried about being forced to drop a lawsuit against police. John Fox Sr., a member of...
Munsee Delaware Nation lawyer appointed as justice to the Ontario Court of Justice
By Rick Garrick BARRIE—Justice Jodie-Lynn Waddilove looks forward to her new role after being appointed as one of five new justices to the Ontario Court...
Anishinabek Nation leadership hopes for a peaceful resolve in Wet’suwet’en Nation
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (January 10, 2018)— Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement regarding the peaceful protest against the TransCanada...
Op Ed: Meeting our future healthcare needs, together
One thing I have noticed since taking over as CEO of Health Sciences North (HSN) in Sudbury last year is the lack of knowledge and...
Reconciliation will not be achieved through force
OTTAWA (January 8, 2019) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde issued the following statement today on the RCMP’s action against the...
Erika Iserhoff appointed Ontario Arts Council Indigenous Arts Officer
TORONTO (January 7, 2019) – The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) is pleased to announce that Erika Iserhoff has been appointed OAC’s new Indigenous Arts Officer....
Anishinaabemowin Language Keeper and teacher precious to culture
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—A Nipissing First Nation woman spoke only Anishinaabemowin until she was seven-years-old. Now a valued language keeper and helper...
‘Come Walk in our Moccasins’ Indigenous Program Mini-Medical School 2019 University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine
Thinking about medicine as a career? Want to meet and talk with our current medical students? Join us for our next session of “Come and...
Anishinabek artists showcase artwork at annual Christmas crafts show
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Wiikwemkoong’s Martina Osawamick brought back some of the porcupine quill and other arts and craft pieces she is known for to...
IAESC marks anniversary with website, logo unveiling
Student conference February 2019 to help guide future of Indigenous Institutes TYENDINAGA MOHAWK TERRITORY – The Indigenous Advanced Education and Skills Council (IAESC) is planning...
Indigenous author encourages self-love and care
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Indigenous author and speaker Sandi Boucher encouraged participants to consider themselves as priceless during her Dec. 17 Changing the Things You...