Advocating for Indigenous Rights on Orange Shirt Day at Nipissing University
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—The Enji Giigdoyang Student Lounge was packed full of students in orange t-shirts the Thursday before Orange Shirt Day. Nipissing...
Orange Shirt Day honours survivors of dark chapter of Canada’s history
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—Mary Wabano, the Director of The First People’s Centre at Canadore College and Associate Dean Indigenous Studies, shared her story...
George RR Martin announces creation of three scholarships for students
SANTA FE, N.M–During a visit to the school’s new Black Box Theatre, The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) announced the details of the George RR Martin Scholarships....
Toronto celebrates Indigenous legacies of resiliency and vitality
TORONTO–The Indian Residential School Survivors (IRSS) Legacy Celebration, the first of its kind in Canada, will create common ground from October 9 through October 11...
Former Fort William First Nation Chief calls for more economic opportunities for Indigenous peoples
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Former Fort William Chief Georjann Morriseau called for more economic opportunities for Indigenous people during the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Changing...
CN to develop a safe solution for James Street Swing Bridge
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION—Fort William First Nation Chief Peter Collins is calling for the installation of a permanent, prefabricated bridge deck on...
Serpent River First Nation creates FASD awareness with third annual colour run
By Leslie Knibbs SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION—September 9 is recognized internationally as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day. Large and small communities worldwide set...
Band Rep event a chance for training and information sharing
By Laura Barrios SAULT STE. MARIE, ON—The Child Well-Being Band Representative Gathering was held earlier this month to provide information and training for band representatives,...
Anishinabek Education System celebrates official launch
NIPISSING FIRST NATION (October 2, 2018) – The Kinoomaadziwin Education Body (KEB) opens the doors of its new head office location to the public today,...
WGBH Boston creates opportunity for Alaska Native writers to contribute to PBS kids series
Boston, MA– WGBH Boston is breaking new ground with the upcoming PBS KIDS series, Molly of Denali, the first nationally distributed children’s programming to feature...
Pow Wow welcomes students back to higher education in North Bay
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—A most powerful welcome was extended to new and returning college and university students and to members of the public...
Culture Days returns to celebrate creativity in Thunder Bay
THUNDER BAY (September 27, 2018) – The ninth annual national Culture Days event runs in Thunder Bay this Friday, Sept. 28, through Sunday Sep. 30. Presented...
Canada Revenue Agency looking or organizations to participate in volunteer program
The Canada Revenue Agency is looking for organizations to participate in a Community Volunteer Income Tax Program. The CRA provides participating community organizations and their...
Beeswax candles and honey products a sweet success at Curve Lake pow wow
By Rick Garrick CURVE LAKE FIRST NATION—Aundeck Omni Kaning’s Jaden McGregor recently promoted his Wasseyaa Design beeswax candles at the Curve Lake Annual Pow Wow...
First Nations Public Library Week – ‘The Future of First Nation Public Libraries’
First Nations Public Library Week: October 1 – 7, 2018 SUDBURY–For the annual First Nations Public Library Week, librarians across the province will be celebrating...