Aamjiwnaang First Nation to display ancestral heritage artifacts this summer
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION—Members of Aamjiwnaang First Nation have a unique opportunity this summer to see pieces of their ancient heritage, found in...
All-inclusive Healing Walk celebrated at Fort William pow wow
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION—The Spirit Walkers on the 2017 Healing Walk for all people were celebrated with an honour song and dance...
New cultural birthing room added to Sarnia hospital
By Colin Graf SARNIA—Indigenous mothers and families in this area will be welcoming their new arrivals with a special closeness and comfort following the recent...
Atikameksheng Anishnawbek votes ‘YES’ to the AES
By Laura Barrios ATIKAMEKSHENG ANISHNAWBEK—On July 12, the eligible voters of Atikameksheng Anishnawbek voted “yes” to the Anishinabek Nation Education Agreement with Canada. This “yes”...
Beausoleil youth call on Trudeau to implement Call to Action #66
Lance Copegog, Deputy Youth Chief of the Beausoleil First Nation Youth Council, has written to Prime Minister Trudeau, requesting that the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s...
Babies arriving into world on Nipissing First Nation
By Kelly Anne Smith Upon arrival at the Grand Opening of the K’Tigaaning Midwives, mom Carrie Arra Silas was leaving with Romea in a baby...
Jackie Esquimaux-Hamlin celebrated by First Nations House
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO—First Nations House (FNH) at the University of Toronto bid a happy retirement to a much-loved and respected team member. Students, friends,...
Local Friendship Centre to undergo name change
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—The doors have always been open, but now the name will be more welcoming to all. The North Bay Indian...
‘These new homes will contribute to a healthier life’ says Chief Roger Thomas on new housing units
By Rick Garrick MUNSEE-DELAWARE NATION—Six young families in Munsee-Delaware Nation are enjoying new homes thanks to the construction of a six-unit housing complex in the...
Recently launched canoe to reconnect youth with heritage
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION—The recent launch of a new cedar-strip canoe in Aamjiwnaang First Nation marks an important step in a program to...
Education is the way of life for PhD student and role model Randi Ray
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY—Education is a theme running through Randi Ray’s life; indeed it seems to have become a way of life for Laurentian...
Lisa Osawamick publishes story to explain girl’s fasting journey
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY—As any writer knows, once the idea for a book lodges in the mind’s eye, the author–to-be can only submit to...
50th Gala Anniversary celebrations for N’Amerind Friendship Centre
By Shirley Honyust/ Yenatli:yo LONDON—This spectacular event, a one-time only occasion, was held at the Thames Valley District School Board, celebrated with meet and greet...
Anishinabek youth at center of Reoccupation of Parliament Hill
By Greg Macdougall OTTAWA—Youth members of the Anishinabek Nation were key organizers of the action last week at Parliament Hill, drawing international attention to the...
Anishinabek youth look forward to North American Indigenous Games
By Rick Garrick TORONTO–Indigenous youth from across Ontario are looking forward to representing their communities at the upcoming North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) 2017 in...