Zack-Coneybeare headed to hoops academy
By Sam Laskaris GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION – Jackson Zack-Coneybeare completed his high school studies this past spring. But the 17-year-old from northern Ontario’s Garden...
Students presented with OPG John Wesley Beaver Memorial Student Awards
By Rick Garrick Red Rock Indian Band’s Cameron Hartman was recently presented with an Ontario Power Generation John Wesley Beaver Memorial Student Award. The fourth-year...
RBC Foundation donates backpacks and school supplies to Fort William FN students
(FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION) –Fort William First Nation would like to acknowledge and extend their sincerest appreciation to the RBC Foundation’s Royal Eagles Back Pack Program...
Anishinabek Nation releases official education vote results
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE, (Nipissing First Nation) August 30, 2017—The 23 Participating First Nations who successfully ratified the Anishinabek Nation Education Agreement celebrated the historic...
North Bay’s Civic Holiday name change respectful gesture
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY – North Bay will have a new name for the next August Civic holiday to reflect the Indigenous beginnings...
‘A lot of assimilationist policies obviously impacted my life’
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO – Christine Migwans has a passion for both developing and reading theory related to colonialism, Indigenous people and genocide. “Anti-colonial theory...
Canadore College introduces Indigenous Leadership and Land Internship
NORTH BAY – On Aug. 14 Canadore College launched an internship program for Indigenous youth in collaboration with the Nipissing First Nation Economic Development Office...
More First Nation women choosing to work in the trades
NORTH BAY – Last week, women from First Nations communities across the province graduated from Canadore College’s unique Aboriginal Women in the Trades program. “We...
Can you help with Urban Aboriginal Strategy in North Bay?
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY-Reconciliation requires listening, understanding and action. Action takes place at the North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre through Community Action Circles...
United Urban Warriors Society protests lagging nation inquiry on Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls
By Leslie Knibbs The United Urban Warriors Society (UUWS) held a demonstration on Aug.19 on the Trans-Canada Highway at Highway Six and 17 to protest...
Joy of language acquisition like watching a baby take their first steps
By Margaret Hele SAULT STE. MARIE – The Ontario Native Women’s Association Anishinaabekwe of the North Shore, was successful in obtaining a grant from the...
Walking in Two Worlds Health Sciences Camp teaches youth about medicines and ceremony
By Rick Garrick A workshop on Indigenous medicines and a sweat lodge ceremony were among the highlights for Fort William youth at the Northern Ontario...
Aamjiwnaang youth learn from actor and screenplay writer Kyle Nobess
By Greg Plain AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION—The youth group from Aamjiwnaang First Nation were given the opportunity to spend two days with Kyle Nobess, an actor...
First Nation health care organizations begin technological journey with Electronic Medical Records
Submitted by Vicky Hutchison AUNDECK OMNI KANING—Giiwednong Health Link (GHL) is pleased to announce the continued implementation of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) amongst three additional...
‘Somebody should do something about that’
Biologist encourages more Indigenous students to pursue science By Laura E. Young SUDBURY – Laurentian University’s first-ever Indigenous PhD graduate in biology not only wants...