Finding the power at the Feeding the Home Fire Men’s Gathering
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— Healing, teachings, and connecting were meaningful to participants at the Feeding the Home Fire Men’s Gathering, hosted by the...
Wiikwemkoong chef participates in culinary event in Kingston furthering reconciliation
By Sam Laskaris KINGSTON – Joseph Shawana already has a rather hectic work schedule. But Shawana, a member of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory on Manitoulin Island,...
New Harm Reduction toolkit aims to reduce opioid deaths for Urban Indigenous people
TORONTO, ON (March 14, 2023) – The Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC) is launching a new harm reduction toolkit to address the growing opioid crisis in...
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg celebrates signing of Community Benefits Agreement and funding for new Cultural Centre
BIIGTIGONG NISHNAABEG, ON (March 17, 2023) – Biigtigong Nishnaabeg hosted celebrations for the signing of the Community Benefits Agreement related to the Marathon Palladium Project,...
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation announces construction of new water treatment plant
BIIGTIGONG NISHNAABEG, ON (March 17, 2023) – Biigtigong Nishnaabeg held celebrations today to formally announce the construction of a new raw water intake and treatment...
Sam on Sports: Pierson Sobush
By Sam Laskaris SUDBURY – Pierson Sobush continues to ignore the naysayers. Sobush, an 18-year-old member of Red Rock Indian Band in northwestern Ontario, is...
Better Beginnings Better Futures pushes for greater education and awareness on Indigenous history
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Anishinaabe authors share knowledge during Trent University’s 47th Elders and Traditional Peoples Gathering
By Rick Garrick PETERBOROUGH – Anishinabek Nation authors Elder Shirley Williams, Leanne Simpson, and Drew Hayden Taylor were among those featured during the Authors Panel...
Aamjiwnaang First Nation Anishinaabekwe recognized as one of Canada Post’s 2022 Awards for Indigenous Students
By Rick Garrick SARNIA — Aamjiwnaang First Nation’s Jessica Plain credits her dedication to her studies as a social service worker student for being recognized...
Combined Rama/Curve Lake entry captures silver medal at Little NHL
By Sam Laskaris MISSISSAUGA – One of the best parts about the Little Native Hockey League tournament is making new friends. That was certainly the...
Jenny Kay Dupuis celebrates Indigenous joy with new book
By Kelly Anne Smith TORONTO- The new book, Heart Berry Bling, teaches Indigenous realities and culture while warming the human heart. Jenny Kay Dupuis brings...
First Nations heavy-cargo port partnership in Northern Ontario
Northernmost heavy-cargo port on the Great Lakes being developed in partnership with the BMI Group and the Red Rock Indian Band. RED ROCK, ON (March...
Beausoleil First Nation citizen recipient Canada Post’s 2022 Awards for Indigenous Students
By Rick Garrick TORONTO — Beausoleil’s Chett Monague was recently recognized as one of 25 winners of Canada Post’s 2022 Awards for Indigenous Students for...
Mentorship program for female hockey players launched at Little NHL
By Sam Laskaris MISSISSAUGA – The province’s largest Indigenous youth hockey tournament has had various milestones and accomplishments in its 49-year history. Another first, however,...
Thunder Bay Family Day Pow Wow draws a large gathering of dancers, crafters, and attendees
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — The Family Day Pow Wow 2023 was a hit with more than 100 registered dancers and a First Nations...