The Anishinabek Nation leadership supports AFN call for a National Circle of Ceremony and Healing for our Spirits
UOI OFFICES, Nipissing First Nation (March 1, 2017)—The Anishinabek Nation leadership supports the recent call for a National Circle of Ceremony and Healing for Our...
TEK Elders continue their efforts in fight against government aerial spraying
By Leslie Knibbs SAGAMOK ANISHNAWBEK FIRST NATION—Chief Paul Eshkakogan of Sagamok First Nation told those attending a February 16 meeting in Sagamok that he and many...
AFN invites all Canadians to participate in a National Circle of Ceremony and Healing for Our Spirits on March 17, 2017
OTTAWA, ON (March 1, 2017)— In response to the ongoing national suicide crisis facing First Nations people, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde...
46th Annual Little NHL already scoring big numbers
By Sam Laskaris MISSISSAUGA—Some organizational concerns turned out to be unwarranted for those running this year’s Little National Hockey League tournament. The 46th annual event,...
Public eager to learn about Truth and Reconciliation teachings
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—Indigenous cultural trainer George Couchie says you can’t change what you don’t understand. Working to uplift Indigenous Peoples from an...
Government of Canada invests in dementia research about Indigenous Peoples
Innovative projects in Sudbury will improve support to Indigenous peoples with dementia and their caregivers SUDBURY, ONTARIO (February 27, 2017)–Today, Paul Lefebvre, Member of Parliament...
Sacred Ceremony marks change of leadership at Institute of Aboriginal Peoples’ Health
SUDBURY, ONTARIO (February 22, 2017)–A sacred ceremony – complete with songs, prayers, and the gift of tobacco – was held today at the Health Sciences...
Thin the herd, stay in your place
By Brad Gallant It seems caribou are becoming an endangered species in all regions of Canada except Western Newfoundland. I am speaking both of the...
Business entrepreneurship conference aims to empower aspiring Indigenous female entrepreneurs
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—This year’s Aboriginal Women’s Business Entrepreneurship Network conference will feature Mrs. Universe Ashley Callingbull and Satya Organic Skin Care founder Patrice...
When will the taking stop?
By Beverly Sabourin and Peter Globensky Since we have both developed a late-in-life allergy to snow and the shoveling of it, we escape to the...
Crown ordered to pay Batchewana First Nation band members $390,000 for failed prosecution
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON (February 23, 2017)–A provincial court judge ordered the Crown to pay $390,000 for withdrawing logging charges against four Batchewana First Nation...
Dilico announces provincial government’s Indigenous midwifery initiative
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM—Two new Indigenous midwives are being hired to provide services at the Dilico Family Health Team Clinic in Fort William through...
Whitefish River First Nation citizen earns doctorate
By Barb Nahwegahbow GUELPH—Dr. Marlene Paibomesai has a nice ring to it. This 30-year-old citizen of Whitefish River First Nation successfully defended her thesis at...
Anishinabek stand with Iroquois Caucus condemning radioactive shipping across Anishinabek and Iroquois Territories
UOI OFFICES (February 22, 2017) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee says that the Anishinabek Nation is standing with the Iroquois Caucus opposing...
Conference shares importance of tenant liaison and fire safety
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Garden River’s Carrie Zeppa delivered a presentation on the Importance of Tenant Liaison along with Lisa McCormick, from Batchewana, at the...