Northern Lights Festival Boréal present incredible lineup of Indigenous artists
By Heather Campbell SUDBURY—A diverse line-up of Indigenous musicians and artists are coming from across Turtle Island to the 2017 Northern Lights Festival Boreal being...
‘We’re leaving a big footprint in education’ says Chief Thomas on the AES
By Laura Barrios NIPISSING FIRST NATION— The Regional Education Council representatives from the communities moving forward with the Anishinabek Education System met on June 19...
Opinion: how do we celebrate 150 years of Canada?
I couldn’t help but realize Canada will soon be turning 150 years old this year. But as a young Indigenous person, I can’t help but...
Aaniin and Boozhoo from the Anishinabek Nation Legal Department
For those who do not know about the Anishinabek Nation Legal Department, we would like to take some time to introduce our staff and to...
Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre now open
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY–Not only did Laurentian University students Paskwa Lightning and Brittney Shki-Giizis see the completion of the Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre,...
Nbisiing graduates going onward
By Marci Becking NIPISSING FIRST NATION – This year when the 10th anniversary of the Davis Armstrong Memorial Award was handed out at Nbisiing Secondary...
Feds appeal a ‘slap in the face’ says Ontario Regional Chief
Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day: Statement: Federal Government Appeal to Canadian Human Rights Tribunal Ruling on First Nation Child Welfare is a “Slap in the...
AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde becomes First National AFN leader to march in Toronto’s Pride Parade
OTTAWA, June 23, 2017 – AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde said today he was honoured to accept an invitation to march in Toronto’s 37th annual...
How about celebrating Canada Day by paying overdue rent for Parliament buildings!
By Maurice Switzer Canada always likes to see feathers and buckskin at their parties. They regard Indians as excellent window-dressing. So for years, a familiar...
Blackstock receives honourary degree from Ryerson
By Rick Garrick TORONTO – First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada executive director Cindy Blackstock was recognized on June 6 for her...
Business pitch: Pre-packed scon-bannock
By Rick Garrick Nish Scon owner-operator Pam Naponse-Corbiere looks forward to pitching a business idea at the Pow Wow Pitch 2017 – Indigenous Pitch Competition...
‘Neechee on the Land’ – youth build birch bark canoe
By Rick Garrick Fort William and Neechee Studio presented the fourth “Neechee on the Land” workshop for youth on the building of a birch bark...
‘Awake, a Dream from Standing Rock’ screened in North Bay
By Catherine Murton Stoehr NORTH BAY – On June 14, a Washington D.C. judge found that the Army Corps of Engineers had failed to fully...
Lakehead open house gives students a sneak peek
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Fort William’s Elysia Petrone Reitberger sang a hand drum song during her keynote presentation at Lakehead University’s 2nd Annual...
Former hockey pro turns motivational speaker to inspire youth
By Sam Laskaris AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION—Jason Simon has certainly managed to turn his life around. The now 48-year-old former professional hockey player, who had a...