Laurentian University mini pow wow an opportunity to share and learn about Indigenous culture
By Rick Garrick SUDBURY — Laurentian University Indigenous Student Affairs Mini Pow Wow Head Dancers Melanie Roque and Paskwa Lightning enjoyed sharing their culture on...
Payette returns to principal’s role for M’Chigeeng First Nation school
By Sam Laskaris M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION – She’s back. Well officially, Gayle Payette returns as the principal at Lakeview School, located in her community of...
Bill 31, Murray Whetung Community Service Award Act 2022 introduced in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
By Rick Garrick BIINJITIWAABIK ZAAGING ANISHINAABEK — Anishinabek Nation Northern Superior Regional Deputy Grand Council Chief Melvin Hardy and former Curve Lake Chief Emily Whetung...
Dokis First Nation Anishinaabekwe crowned Ms. Regional Canada 2022
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— Aspiring to inspire, Nathalie Wajashk Restoule walked the red carpet to ensure her platform reaches the public and Indigenous...
Former acid plant causes continued devastation over half a century later
By Leslie Knibbs SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION— The acid plant in Serpent River First Nation (SRFN) closed operations in 1963, leaving behind a legacy of...
Wasauksing First Nation Circuit Riders take home first place during First Nations Housing Conference
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Wasauksing First Nation’s Circuit Riders Joe Beagan and Walter Tabobondung recently won two of the four Builders Challenge competitions...
Dream comes true for Fort William First Nation Elder
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — Fort William Elder Rita Fenton recalled how in 2012, she first dreamt about The Healing Place, which...