Wiikwemikoong develops collaborative long-term energy and infrastructure plan
By Rick Garrick Brighter lighting in the Wikwemikong Arena is just one of the benefits community members are noticing from Wiikwemkoong Unceeded Territory’s partnership with...
Regional Chief Isadore Day Statement on International Day of the Girl
(Toronto, October 11, 2017) “Today marks the International Day of the Girl, which was created by the United Nations in 2011. Today and every day,...
Ontario Municipal Board decision saves Blanding’s Turtle habitat on Stoney Lake
Two Provincially Significant Wetlands and 6.2 km Undeveloped Shoreline Protected PETERBOROUGH—The last significant undeveloped shoreline in the Kawarthas has been saved from a 58-unit housing development on...
Alanis Obomsawin celebrates 50th film
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO- Internationally-renowned documentary filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin, Abenaki Nation celebrated a number of milestones this year – her 85th birthday, 50 years with...
Future discussed at Boreal Heartbeat climate change forum
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Red Rock Indian Band’s Tom Morriseau Borg and Biigtigong Nishnaabeg’s John Twance recently described some of the climate changes...
Sir John A: Acts of a Gentrified Ojibway Rebellion runs until Oct. 14
By Rick Garrick Drew Hayden Taylor’s recently commissioned play Sir John A: Acts of a Gentrified Ojibway Rebellion was a hit during its preview at...
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...