Christian Island Elementary choir proud to take part in Pan Am Relay Opening Ceremonies
By Sharon Weatherall BEAUSOLEIL FIRST NATION – A choir from Christian Island Elementary School was invited to participate in the Pan Am Torch Relay Opening...
Nbisiing Secondary School celebrates graduation
NIPISSING FIRST NATION – Nbisiing opened in 1995, 20 years ago as an Adult Education Centre. It is now a regular high school with a...
Young scientists in the making on Christian Island
By Sharon Weatherall BEAUSOLEIL FIRST NATION – Students at Christian Island Elementary School recently had an opportunity to participate in workshops presented by ‘Scientists in...
Fighting the grief
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO –Twenty-five hours a week, John Fox Jr. is training at the Black Devil gym across from Honest Ed’s in Toronto. The...
Why MRP Law is important for communities
Legal Counsel for the Union of Ontario Indians Jenny Restoule-Mallozzi says that it’s important for First Nations to understand that if they don’t pass their...
Alternative Legacy: 25 years of creating high school grads
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY – The hope had been to release butterflies at the N’Swakomak Friendship Centre Alternative School graduation in June. But the...
Remembering a great hero
By Vince Chechock, Rez 91 I have just a very young person’s memory of Francis Pegahmagabow, since I was born in 1946 and he died...
Anishinabek mourn the passing of Chief Richard Shawanda
UOI OFFICES (June 24, 2015 ) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee expresses his deepest condolences to the family of Chief Richard Shawanda...
Aamjiwnaang children celebrate culture and heritage
By Greg Plain AAMJIWNAANG – Children who attend the Aamjiwnaang Binoojiinyag Kino Maagewgamgoons (Daycare Centre) and community members celebrated their culture at the 36th Annual...
‘We deserve a place at the table’: Noakes
By Barb Nahwegahbow MISSISSAUGA – Kris Noakes doesn’t mince words. A citizen of Nipissing First Nation who’s lived in Mississauga for the last 30 years,...
Magnetawan First Nation approves its Land Code
Through a Historical Vote, Magnetawan First Nation approves its Land Code, Community to Govern Reserve Lands and Resources MAGNETAWAN FIRST NATION (June 22, 2015) – ...
North Bay raises Nipissing First Nation flag at city hall
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY – Donna Mcleod-Shabogesic, citizen of Nipissing First Nation, is proud to have initiated raising her flag at North Bay’s...
The truth about reconciliation
By Bev Sabourin and Peter Globensky “The only way to get to the future is to pass through the present. This is the only truth...
Resources on Indian Residential Schools available online, in print
UOI OFFICES – Since the release of the Truth and Reconciliation Report earlier this month, many are seeking resources on the history of the Indian...
Wikwemikong duo among APTN’s Aboriginal Day Live celebration
By Jamie-Lee McKenzie WIKWEMIKONG UNCEDED INDIAN RESERVE – After releasing their first single “Drowning” in October 2014, Shayne and Taylor May are excited about their...