Carleton University to launch new Certificate in Journalism in Indigenous Communities program
By Rick Garrick OTTAWA — Carleton University’s School of Journalism and Communication is planning to launch a new 10-month Certificate in Journalism in Indigenous Communities...
Aamjiwnaang member becomes CEO of health access centre
By Sam Laskaris AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION – She’s back. After a year of working elsewhere, Janice Martin once again finds herself employed by the Southwest...
Acclaimed Indigenous documentarian featured in latest Koostachin movie
By Sam Laskaris VANCOUVER – It was an easy sell for Jules Koostachin. Koostachin didn’t have to do much arm-twisting to get legendary Indigenous documentarian...
Employment gathering supports future generations in the work force
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — The Feathers of Hope held an employment gathering with support from the Future Generations Foundation on Nov. 28 at...
Fort William First Nation acknowledges National Addiction Awareness Week
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — A group of community speakers shared their lived experiences with addictions and recovery during Fort William’s National...
Clean energy benefits discussed by CEO of First Nation economic development corporation
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – Don Richardson believes participating in clean energy projects can be win-win situations for First Nations. Richardson is the president and...
Hat artist passionate about lending a helping hand creates sobriety support program
By Kelly Anne Smith WINNIPEG—Winnipeg hat milliner and designer Ron Kerr enjoys the process of creativity as he encompasses cultural importance in his pieces. Kerr’s...
New Anishinaabemowin program inspires language learners
By Kirk Titmuss NIPISSING FIRST NATION—Learning “the way of” Anishinaabemowin got a major boost at the Anishinabek Nation Head Office in Nipissing First Nation on...
Hope, healing, and a new beginning: new Indigenous youth space opens in Sudbury
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY – Cooking, cleaning, gardening, traditional harvesting, and especially housing — they’re all part of the services and “a new way...
Indigenous Tourism Ontario (ITO) and the Tourism Innovation Lab launch new program
By Rick Garrick AUNDECK OMNI KANING — Indigenous Tourism Ontario (ITO) and the Tourism Innovation Lab have launched the Indigenous Culinary Tourism Skode Program to...
First Nations forward leading Brock Badgers in scoring
By Sam Laskaris ST. CATHARINES – A decision to switch universities after one year is paying off for both Holden Rogers and his Brock Badgers...
Sault College alumni wins prestigious Premier’s Award
By Rick Garrick SAULT STE MARIE — Former Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB) president and CEO JP Gladu, a Sault College Forest Technician graduate...
Fort William First Nation partners with Hydro One Inc. to bring clean electricity to northwestern Ontario
By Rick Garrick SHUNIAH — Fort William First Nation Chief Michele Solomon stressed the importance of the Waasigan Transmission Line in northwestern Ontario during its...
Political Quarterly Update: Fall
It is harvest season for many of our Anishinabek members and as Mother Earth shows us her fall colours, we are reminded of all the...
Dilico Anishinabek Family Care celebrates 2024 Step Up Kids Awards recipients
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — Dilico Anishinabek Family Care celebrated the 10 recipients of the 2024 Step Up Kids Awards on Nov....