Inauguration of the Dbaajmawak Indigenous Writers Series
By Heather Campbell SUDBURY – It was standing room only at the inaugural event for the Dbaajmawak (They are telling stories) Indigenous Writers Series at...
‘I’ll hold my nose to vote’ says Madahbee
UOI OFFICES (Nipissing FN) Sept. 17, 2015 – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee says that he’ll hold his nose to vote in the...
Liberal candidate from Lac des Mille Lacs
By Rick Garrick A Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation citizen and former Grand Council Treaty #3 executive director is running for the Liberals in...
Cardinal and Sinclair speak at Shingwauk Gathering
By Margaret Hele SAULT STE MARIE – Douglas Cardinal and Murray Sinclair were keynote speakers at the fourth annual Shingwauk Gathering at Algoma University. They...
Creator of Kagagi, the Raven a Superhero in his own right
By Suzanne Keeptwo Jay Odjick (Kitigan Zibi FN) is an animated storyteller – a superhero in his own right. His introduction to superheroes was due...
Cancer Care Ontario renews Aboriginal strategy
By Bonnie Kogos The coincidence and blessings of Northern Ontario caused me to sit next to a bright and charming young fellow, Usman Aslam, on...
Chief Scott McLeod says Lake Nipissing needs time
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION – Fish swimming in Lake Nipissing have always been an important part of Nipissing First Nation. Fish, especially...
Book review: Heartbeat of a Warrior: Aboriginal Men’s writing, art and culture
Reviewed By Christine Smith (McFarlane) “Heartbeat of A Warrior: Aboriginal Men’s Writing, Art & Culture” is a small collection of poetry, photography and art that...
Women and Meth art broadens understanding of addiction and recovery
By Rick Garrick Michipicoten’s John-Paul Chalykoff recently created music to interpret the life stories of methamphetamine addicts in recovery for a Lakehead University-Washington State University...
Anniversary of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: Who’s Afraid of Human Rights?
September 11, 2015 Public Statement Earlier this summer, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission called on the federal, provincial and territorial governments to implement the United...
Anishinabek communities take control of their lands, resources and environment
By Joey Krackle Nearly half of the First Nations in the Anishinabek Nation have taken control over their lands, resources and environment by opting out...
Anishinabek remember storyteller Basil Johnston
UOI OFFICES (Sept. 10, 2015) – Anishinabek today mourn the passing of storyteller, writer and educator who had devoted his career to the celebration and...
Celebrating resilience
By Lynda Banning THUNDER BAY – International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day takes place September 9th every year. Many native and mainstream organizations work...
Traditional Ecological Knowledge Elders educating people about the hazards of herbicides
By Leslie Knibbs MISSISSAUGI FIRST NATION – In their vigilant efforts to notify others of the dangers of the Glyphosate, Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) Elders...
Big plans for Big Thunder Ski Hill
By Rick Garrick Fort William Chief Peter Collins is looking to reopen the old Big Thunder ski jumping facility, which closed a year after hosting...