Two Anishinabek Lakehead University graduates featured at 3rd Annual Aboriginal Programs Open House
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Lakehead University’s 3rd Annual Aboriginal Programs Open House featured a keynote presentation by Stephanie Seymour, a Lakehead University Masters of Science in...
Mary Lou Smoke, named 1 of 3 recipients of Lifetime Achievement Award recipient in London
By Shirley Honyust LONDON—A gala was held on the evening of April 28, at Aeolian Hall and hosted by the Forest City London Music Awards,...
Henvey Inlet First Nation to unveil new arbour at annual pow wow
By Jennifer Pereira HENVEY INLET FIRST NATION—Henvey Inlet First Nation will be celebrating its 16th annual pow wow with a new arbour this year. Construction...
Problematic Woodland Caribou Recovery Strategy
RED ROCK INDIAN BAND– The Red Rock Indian Band is calling on all First Nations, municipalities, special interest groups, and local concerned citizens to discuss...
Red Rock Indian Band citizen 1 of 3 Lakehead University doctoral students to receive award
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Lakehead University researcher Holly Prince is looking forward to working with community through her recently announced three-year $105,000 Social Sciences and...
Lifetime of memories made at 5th Annual Ontario Native Basketball Invitational
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—The Niagara Regional Native Centre boys and Treaty #3 girls teams took home the gold medals at the 5th Annual Ontario...
Chippewas of Rama First Nation featured in second season of police TV series
By Sam Laskaris CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION – The second season of a TV series that is nationally broadcasted will focus on policing in...
The AN7GC’s ‘Hotel Discount Program’ makes a positive impact while saving you money
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON—On April 23, Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity (AN7GC) Manager Jason Restoule made his annual visit to Quattro Hotel & Conference Centre...
Three business entrepreneurs closer to realizing dreams
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION— Three local entrepreneurs are a little closer to realizing their dreams after winning a business pitch competition in Aamjiwnaang...
6 tasks you can do to support the “6(1)a All the Way!” Campaign
Submitted by Lynn Gehl There are six tasks that you can do to support the “6(1)a All the Way!” Campaign: 1.) E-mail or telephone Prime...
Sudbury, Ontario, author releases book on Chapleau, Ontario, Residential Schools
Submitted by William McLeod William E. “Bill” McLeod has just released his 408-page book “St. John’s (Anglican) Residential Schools, Chapleau, Ontario, 1907 to 1948.” Like...
Autumn Peltier appointed Anishinabek Nation Chief Water Commissioner
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (April 26, 2019)— Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Glen Hare is pleased to announce that the new Anishinabek Nation Chief Water...
‘We lived in fear. We were not able to sleep,’ recalls Kashechewan First Nation evacuee
Submitted by Aimee Williams This is my story. I grew up in Kashechewan First Nation near James Bay in Northern Ontario, along the northern shore...
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender donates over $25,000 to benefit Thunder Bay area children
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—A donation of about $24,720 by Pittsburg Penguins goalie Matt Murray and the upcoming Mazinaajim Children’s Foundation 3rd Annual Dare to...
Dancing with ancestors to take back the land
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—Dancer/choreographer Christine Friday first dazzled with a live dance performance and then through film where she stunned the audience with...