Ogemawahj Tribal Council and Water First announce new training internship for water treatment plant operators
Partnership supports technical skills development and community capacity for water resources management CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION (July 13, 2023) — Water First Education &...
Anishinabek Educational Institute graduate takes on new role advocating for food sovereignty
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Wiikwemkoong’s Sarah Gorrie is enjoying her role as Indigenous food facilitator at Roots Community Food Centre in Thunder Bay...
Curve Lake First Nation craftsman operating a thriving business
By Sam Laskaris CURVE LAKE FIRST NATION – While he was growing up, John Wager was never quite sure what he wanted to do for...
High school grads first to earn Indigenous Studies major in North Bay
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY — Jade Goulais and Laura Lasalle are the first to graduate from St. Joseph-Scollard Hall Catholic Secondary School with...
Fort William First Nation artists work on display at Thunder Bay Art Gallery
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — The artwork of Fort William artists Helen Pelletier and Christian Chapman were celebrated on June 23 during the opening...
Atikameksheng Anishnawbek’s Miss Ontario Regional Canada 2023 calls on youth to Live Out Loud
By Kelly Anne Smith SUDBURY — Tia Nootchtai represents Atikameksheng Anishnawbek as Miss Ontario Region Canada. The 15-year-old was crowned May 6 at the event...
Health Transformation Resolution passed by Chiefs-in-Assembly
By Jesse Johnson CURVE LAKE FIRST NATION – The Anishinabek Nation’s Health Transformation Team has moved a step closer to exploring what needs to be...
Sam on Sports: Troy Lajeunesse
By Sam Laskaris DOKIS FIRST NATION – Sometimes in life we have to readjust our goals. Take Troy Lajeunesse for example. When he was much...
Special Olympics gold and bronze for Nipissing First Nation students
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY — Two Nipissing First Nation students representing St. Joseph-Scollard Hall Catholic Secondary School won medals at the 2023 Special...
Desk art installation a different way of honouring Survivors
Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the subject matter of Indian Residential Schools. To access a 24-hour National Crisis Line, call: 1-866-925-4419. Community Assistance...
Biibaayawawag Nibiing Naandwetowad Bmaadziwiin – They Paddle to Heal Life
By Johnny Hawke CHIPPEWAS OF GEORGINA ISLAND FIRST NATION — “We are exercising our inherent rights to raise awareness about the concerns affecting our waters...
Letter to the Editor: Community members want politics informed by Indigenous histories, traditions, and for future generations
On June 28, 2023, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) held a virtual Special Chiefs Assembly to address the findings of a Human Resources investigation...
Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief welcomes Federal Court decision on First Nation policing
HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA (July 11, 2023) — Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe is relieved with the recent Federal Court ruling on a motion...
Indigenous student earns Rotary award
By Maurice Switzer NORTH BAY – Indigenous student Halley Baker is the 2023 recipient of a $1,000 Rotary Club Indigenous Professional Development Bursary. “My passion...
Indigenous changemakers recognized by Nipissing University
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY — Excellence in teaching and learning Indigenous education has been awarded at Nipissing University. During the convocation ceremony...