Thessalon Tigers to face-off the Soo Greyhounds on home-ice
By Sam Laskaris THESSALON FIRST NATION—Members of the Thessalon First Nation are ecstatic they will be able to see one of the most storied Junior...
Importance of Truth and Reconciliation stressed at Lakehead University’s Aboriginal Awareness Centre Speaker Series
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Georgina Island’s Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux stressed the importance of truth and reconciliation for all Canadians during her Jan. 12 presentation at Lakehead...
Indigenous Art—From bush to table to stage
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—The White Water Gallery was bustling with great works and with creative people gathered for the successful Up the Ante...
Elders residence plan gets traction
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION—Chief and Council of Aamjiwnaang First Nation hope to create their first Elders’ care residence on the territory within the...
Executive Director of the Ontario Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy passes to the Spirit World
TORONTO, ON (January 5, 2017)–It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Tony Nobis, Executive Director of the Ontario Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy,...
Future lawyers visit the Union of Ontario Indians
By Daniel Gatto Last October, I was amongst the group of a dozen University of Ottawa Law Practice Program (Programme de Pratique du Droit) candidates...
Gray charges dropped in court
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION—Charges carrying a potential life sentence were dropped against an Aamjiwnaang environmental activist, Vanessa Gray, 24, in Sarnia court on...
‘The world lost a true champion’ Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee on the passing of Arthur Manuel
UOI OFFICES, Nipissing First Nation (January 13, 2017)—It is with a heavy heart that Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee, on behalf of the 40 First...
The JUNO Awards rename award category to Indigenous Music Album of the Year
TORONTO, ON (January 11, 2017)— The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) today announced its JUNO Award category Aboriginal Album of the Year will...
Assembly of First Nations National Chief on the passing of Arthur Manuel: ‘A strong voice for our peoples and rights’
Ottawa, ON (January 12, 2017)— Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde offered condolences and prayers to the friends and family of Arthur Manuel,...
Minister Carolyn Bennett meets with Beausoleil First Nation youth, leadership
Christian Island, ON (January 10, 2017)– Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Carolyn Bennett traveled to Christian Island, a small community in Southern Georgian Bay,...
Georgian, Trent announce new pathway to Indigenous B.Ed. program
Barrie, ON (Dec 22, 2016)–Georgian College and Trent University have signed an agreement that provides pathways for graduates of two Georgian programs Trent’s new Indigenous...
Judge directs mini-hearing
By Sixties Scoop Lawsuit TORONTO–The Honourable Justice Edward Belobaba of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has ordered there to be a “mini-trial” with representative...
Weengushk Film Institute seeking community donations to support upcoming student films production
M’CHIGEENG, ON (January 4, 2017)— Weengushk Film Institute is seeking community donations and/or sponsorships for the production of upcoming student films. Filming of 8 student...
The Aboriginal Wholistic Knowledge Sharing Circle recognized with Deputy Minister Pinnacle Award
By Rick Garrick LONDON—The Aboriginal Wholistic Knowledge Sharing Circle was recently recognized with a Deputy Minister Pinnacle Award from the Ontario Ministry of Children and...