Chippewas of the Thames reminds Crown to uphold duty to consult
Press release: CHIPPEWAS OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION REMAINS RESOLUTE IN ENSURING THE FEDERAL CROWN UPHOLDS ITS DUTY TO CONSULT DESPITE THE FEDERAL COURT OF...
Cheechoo named chancellor of Brock University
By Rick Garrick Weengushk Film Institute founder Shirley Cheechoo looks forward to encouraging more Aboriginal students to pursue post-secondary education goals in her new role...
Two Aboriginal Youth Win Forest Industry Skills Award
October 28, 2015 TORONTO: The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) in partnership with the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers (CCFM) today awarded the Skills...
Tecumseh sculpture unveiled on Walpole Island
By Rick Garrick Wikwemikong’s Georgina Toulouse Bebamikawe recently unveiled a seven-and-a-half-foot bronze sculpture of Tecumseh overlooking the St. Clair River on Walpole Island. “He’s done...
Writer Beth Brant’s life celebrated
By Christine Smith (McFarlane) TORONTO – An old shirt that writer Beth Brant used to wear, hung on a microphone stand on Oct. 23 at...
The gift of medicine
By Richard Wagamese In our home we start every day with meditation, prayer and a smudge with ceremonial medicines. Before we do anything we do...
Mentors set to smooth the road to business for youth
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY – A series of workshops will introduce the business world to local Aboriginal Youth. Project Manager of the In.Business...
Sudbury artist unveils sculpture honouring Shannen Koostachin
SUDBURY – A monument commemorating Shannen Koostachin, a young Cree activist from Attawapiskat First Nation, was unveiled on October 24th at the New Liskeard, Ontario...
Indigenous passports assert self-determination in Ecuador
On October 12, 2015, the day of Indigenous Resistance, Carlos Pérez Guartambel entered Ecuador with a Kichwa passport. It caused confusion for Immigration authorities who...
Dawn Lamothe paves the way for youth on the Red Road
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY – The Urban Aboriginal Strategy is many people coming together to be a strong voice for Aboriginal Peoples in...
Master Education Framework Agreement to be signed in November
By Marci Becking SAULT STE MARIE — Newly-elected Kinomaadswin Education Body board members discussed the education agreement with Ontario at their first face-to-face meeting since...
Realizing a dream job in Serpent River First Nation
By Leslie Knibbs SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION — Realizing a dream is something we all aspire for. Jay Kozeyah, a young father with two hockey...
TRC Commissioner hopeful with new government
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION — One of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commissioners is hopeful the new Trudeau government will make efforts to improve...
Tantoo Cardinal recipient of the August Schellenberg Award of Excellence
By Suzanne Keeptwo Toronto’s 16th imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival recognizes recent works by indigenous artists in film, video, audio and digital media. This...
Aamjiwnaang E-maawizidijik hosts Wab Kinew
By Marina Plain The developing Aamjiwnaang E-maawizidijik Heritage and Culture Club, along with the Book Keeper Bookstore in Sarnia, hosted author Wab Kinew in Aamjiwnaang...