Indigenous knowledge must come first
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—In the second of a three-part series, researcher Lisa Blenkinsop presents her findings to Nipissing First Nation. Her community...
Madahbee commends new mental health supports for Southwestern First Nations
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (June 1, 2018) — Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee congratulates the Southwestern Ontario First Nation communities for securing a...
Sacred Fire vital during the Robinson Huron Treaty annuity case
By Jennifer Pereira SUDBURY—Sacred Fire has a spirit, and keeps a path lit to the Creator and is a large part of ceremonies and has...
Anishinabek Nation 2018 Leadership Election
When is the 2018 Anishinabek Nation leadership election? The Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Assembly will be held in Fort William First Nation from June 5-7,...
Final arguments to kick off in Robinson Huron Treaty Annuities Case
SUDBURY, ON (May 31, 2018) – Final arguments for the Robinson Huron Treaty (RHT) Annuity case will begin Monday, June 4, 2018, in Sudbury at...
Sault College honours graduates at its 2018 convocation
Sault Ste. Marie, ON (May 31, 2018) – Over the next two days, friends, family and the Sault College community will join together to celebrate...
Wilfrid Laurier University Press author Allison Hargreaves wins Gabrielle Roy Prize
Waterloo (May 29, 2018)– Wilfrid Laurier University Press author Allison Hargreaves has won the 2017 Gabrielle Roy Prize (English section) for her book, Violence Against...
Strength in numbers and a name: strong registration numbers for new Indigenous specialization program
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY—Specialization is the key word as Cambrian College welcomes a revitalized Indigenous social service worker diploma to its program offerings this...
Nbisiing Secondary School students celebrate Arbour week
By Jennifer Driscoll NIPISSING FIRST NATION—The students at Nbisiing Secondary School on Nipissing First Nation celebrated Arbour Week with the help of Hydro One. Arbour...
Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief opposes Canada’s purchase of pipeline
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (May 29, 2018)— Grand Council Chief opposes the recent agreement-in-principle that the Government of Canada has reached in order to expand...
Sault College 2018 Convocation – media invitation
MEDIA INVITATION: SAULT COLLEGE 2018 CONVOCATION CEREMONIES Media is invited to attend Sault College’s 2018 convocation ceremonies. Graduates from a variety of programs will be recognized...
Ontario South girls hockey team wins silver at the 2018 Aboriginal Hockey Championships
By Sam Laskaris MEMBERTOU FIRST NATION – For the first time in the history of the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships, officials from the Little Native...
Namaygoosisagagun runner completes back-to-back races
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Namaygoosisagagun’s Natalie Paavola recently completed the Reebok Ragnar Chicago 200-mile relay race and the Fire Fighters Ten Mile Road Race in...
Nipissing First Nation strongly connected to their lake
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—"Nipissing First Nation are considered widely to be leaders in Indigenous fisheries." This from University of Toronto researcher Nicole...
Art Exhibition highlights how technology is enhancing First Nations education
By Kristin Grant TORONTO—First Nations students from remote and rural communities had access to field trips and exposure to guest speakers through technology made available...