Justice LaForme recognized with honourary Doctor of Laws degree
By Rick Garrick TORONTO – Justice Harry S. LaForme credits his role as the first Indigenous person on a Court of Appeal in Canada for...
Anishinabek Nation Education Agreement Bill introduced into House of Commons
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE, Nipissing First Nation (October 5, 2017)—The Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee is pleased that the Anishinabek Nation Education Agreement...
Medicine Wheel garden at Lakehead University to unite nations from all over the world
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Fort William Chief Peter Collins helped open up Lakehead University’s new medicine wheel garden, which contains rock he delivered...
Residential School Survivor shares experience during Orange Shirt Day walk in Thunder Bay
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Former Long Lake #58 chief Allen Towegishig shared his experiences at St. Joseph’s residential school during Nishnawbe Aski Nation’s...
AFN National Chief Bellegarde calls for action in addressing First Nation priorities at First Ministers Meeting
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde today called for a First Ministers meeting in 2018 to address First Nations...
North Bay proclaims September 30 as Orange Shirt Day
Nipissing University Alumni and Students ensure Every Child Matters By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY – It started with an event to raise awareness of...
Michipicoten experiencing the film industry with ‘Brotherhood’
By Rick Garrick Michipicoten community members are “enjoying” the opportunity to be involved with the creation of a feature film — Brotherhood — on the...
‘Solidarity Weekend’ a success in Peterborough
Submitted by John Fox PETERBOROUGH – Over 1000 people came out to events over the weekend in Peterborough to combat a bad element. Events were...
Trudeau-Paquet on his way to scoring championship
By Sam Laskaris NOELVILLE – Greg Trudeau-Paquet is proving he just might have what it takes to win a league scoring championship this season. But...
Review will take a closer look at policing issues in Thunder Bay
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Fort William Councillor Michele Solomon appreciates the efforts of the Office of the Independent Police Review Director to bring...
‘First Nations must be full partners in Canada’s economy’: Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day
FIRST NATIONS MUST BE FULL PARTNERS IN CANADA’S ECONOMY IN ORDER TO ERADICATE POVERTY AND BUILD SELF SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES (Toronto, October 2, 2017) Tomorrow, Prime...
Lajeunesse to finish off junior career with the Sudbury Wolves
By Sam Laskaris SUDBURY – Troy Lajeunesse had a fairly good inkling he was going to finish off his junior career with a franchise other...
Watching for clues to keep women safe
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION- Skepticism swirls around the National Inquiry into Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls. While the commission advances...
Red Rock’s Nurmela honoured with President’s Award and Premier’s Award nomination
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Red Rock Indian Band’s Ashley Nurmela was recognized with a President’s Award and a Premier’s Award nomination during Confederation...
Ka-Na-Chi-Hih fundraiser more than just laughs
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Three Robinson Superior comedians were featured during the Comedy Night fundraiser at Ka-Na-Chi-Hih Specialized Solvent Abuse Treatment Centre’s 19th...