Book Review: Candies don’t grow on trees…unless you’re Basil Johnston
By Maurice Switzer Some people have twinkling eyes. Basil Johnston could write with twinkling words. Those of us who were privileged to meet the legendary...
New Chief of Dokis looks to a bright future
By Kelly Anne Smith DOKIS FIRST NATION – The new Chief of Dokis First Nation is proud after being elected on May 21. Gerry Duquette...
New program promotes cultural identity among First Nations children and youth
At the Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa (CASO) our goal is to foster partnerships with First Nations, Inuit and Métis community organizations to ensure the well-being of...
Impacts of Indian Residential Schools project wins Heritage Fair
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY – “It’s important to know that they were abused and it wasn’t their fault.” Those strong words are from...
Alderville First Nation Calls for Resignation of KPRDSB Trustee Gordon Gilchrist
ALDERVILLE FIRST NATION, June 2, 2016 – Alderville First Nation Chief and Council are calling on Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Trustee Gordon Gilchrist...
Christian Island Elementary School hosts 7th annual pow-wow
By Sharon Weatherall Students from five area schools arrived at Christian Island last week to learn and partake in an exciting cultural experience that takes...
The Water Walkers
By Beverly Sabourin and Peter Globensky To someone who did not know her well, she might appear shy, even reticent. Her quiet and kindly demeanour,...
Minister of Environment and Climate Change visits Aamjiwnaang
By Marina Plain AAMJIWNAANG, FIRST NATION—Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Glen Murray, was a guest in Aamjiwnaang First Nation on May 26, 2016, for...
Alderville wins Canadian Solar Industry Game Changer award
By Rick Garrick Alderville’s success with its solar farm was recognized with a Canadian Solar Industries Association (CanSIA) Community/First Nations’ Solar Project Game Changer award...
Anishinabek and Ontario renew partnership in mineral and mines sector
UOI OFFICES (Nipissing FN) May 31, 2016 – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee and the Minister of Northern Development and Mines, Michael Gravelle,...
50 year anniversary of Andy’s this June 21 in Wikwemikong
By Rick Garrick Andy’s Shell and Groceries general manager Shannon Manitowabi is planning two ribbon cuttings on June 21 to celebrate 50 years of service...
Book review: Work with Elders in a respectful, dignified manner
Reviewed by Karl Hele Jonathan H. Ellerby’s Working with Indigenous Elders is aimed primarily at Healthcare institutions and providers to assist in working with Elders...
Statement on the presentation by Dr. Lavell-Harvard at the UN Permanent Forum for Indigenous Peoples
Statement on the presentation made by Dr. Dawn Lavell-Harvard at the United Nations Permanent Forum for Indigenous Peoples on May 17, 2016 May 25, 2016...
The Former Chief of Dokis First Nation is still dreaming big
By Kelly Anne Smith The former Chief of Dokis First Nation isn’t really retiring. Denise Restoule is now the Deputy Chief while the community has...
Remembering MMIW on Mother’s Day
By Barb Nahwegahbow For John Fox, Mother’s Day has come to mean one thing. It’s the opportunity to honour his daughter Cheyenne, a 20-year old...