Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day says ‘World Water Day means meeting basic human rights and protecting Ontario’s clean water for future generations’
TORONTO, ON (March 21, 2017) – Tomorrow, March 22 is World Water Day. Since 1993, the United Nations has made this a day of to...
Internationally-renowned Algonquin craftsman guides Carleton University students on Birch Bark Canoe building
By Rick Garrick OTTAWA—Carleton University students are busy with the construction of a traditional Algonquin canoe under the direction of Pinock, an internationally-renowned Algonquin craftsman...
The Chippewas-Muncey-Oneida Riverhawks receive top honours at LNHL
By Sam Laskaris MISSISSAUGA—The Chippewas-Muncey-Oneida Riverhawks steamrolled over all of their opponents at the Little Native Hockey League tournament and captured top honours in the...
Sault College receives support from the Ted Nolan Foundation
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON (March 20, 2017)–Sault College is honoured to announce that the Ted Nolan Foundation has partnered with the College to continue granting...
Taking it to the streets: Sudbury Police supervisors undertake cultural awareness training
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY—It might be too early to say how cultural training plays out in the real world late on a weekend night...
The Headrick trifecta participate in the 46th Annual Little NHL tournament
By Sam Laskaris MISSISSAUGA – Like many other Ontario couples, Anne and Dave Headrick have talked about taking their family to Florida for a March...
Silent to their graves about Residential School trauma
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—For the third consecutive week in February, the number of people turning out for a two-hour Truth and Reconciliation learning...
Award winning Fort William artist shares silkscreen printing techniques with Thunder Bay youth
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Fort William artist Christian Chapman shared his silkscreen printing techniques with youth during a Feb. 24 Neechee Studio workshop at Definitely...
First female president of the Little NHL executive committee makes history
By Sam Laskaris MISSISSAUGA—The latest chapter in the Little Native Hockey League tournament is being written this week in Mississauga. There is something different about...
Anishnaabeg Celebration Relay in Aamjiwnaang First Nation
AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION, ON (March 15, 2017)–For a period of 12 millennia prior to the coming of newcomers to our part of Southern Ontario the...
First Nation health care organizations begin a technological journey with Electronic Medical Records.
WIKWEMIKONG UNCEDED TERRITORY (March 7, 2017)—Giiwednong Health Link is pleased to announce the implementation of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) on the Wikwemikong Unceded Territory. The...
Anishinabek Nation commends Moose Cree First Nation and volunteers for successful Little NHL
MISSISSAUGA, ON (March 15, 2017) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee congratulates host community for the Little NHL – Moose Cree First Nation...
Bluewater Health looking to hire First Nation’s hospital navigator
By Colin Graf SARNIA—First Nations patients at the Sarnia hospital may soon have some extra help finding their way through the complexities of the health...
Environmental Symposium set to tackle climate change, nuclear waste, and more
LONDON, ON (March 13, 2017)–-Climate change, Ontario’s Cap-and-Trade and Action plan, Nuclear waste, and water issues are some of the many issues affecting Indigenous people. ...
Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee announces the passing of Jody Randall (Shko-deh-nini) Waddilove
UOI OFFICES, Nipissing First Nation (March 14, 2017)— The Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee, on behalf of the 40 First Nations in the...