Thunderbirds advance to quarter-finals of Little NHL tournament
By Sam Laskaris MISSISSAUGA – By winning their final round-robin game on Tuesday, the M’Chigeeng Thunderbirds guaranteed themselves a shot at some additional glory at...
Nipissing University consults on new treaty for Indigenous students
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY — Wearing an NHL Chicago Blackhawks knit sweater, Maurice Switzer talked not of appropriated sports icons but of the...
Nipissing Warriors hoping to have a blast at Little NHL
By Sam Laskaris MISSISSAUGA – Melvin McLeod has some rather simple team goals at this week’s Little Native Hockey League tournament. “We’re here for fun,”...
Chi Mino Ozhitoowin CEO stresses importance of partnerships at Prosperity Northwest Tradeshow
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Former Fort William Chief Peter Collins, CEO at Chi Mino Ozhitoowin, stressed the importance of partnerships during the Partnership...
Former National Hockey League player serving as ambassador at Little NHL
By Sam Laskaris MISSISSAUGA – Some of Dan Frawley’s memories of playing in the Little Native Hockey League tournament are a bit hazy, but Frawley,...
Beausoleil Elder inspires others to accept themselves
By Rick Garrick ORILLIA — Beausoleil Elder Trish Monague stressed that the road people walk on is perfect but they are not during her Connection...
Sam on Sports: Dustin Peltier
By Sam Laskaris LITTLE CURRENT – Dustin Peltier’s hockey playing days ended more than a decade ago, but the 31-year-old member of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory...
Political Quarterly Update: Winter 2023
There is a new year upon us and we have had an eventful season that saw a lot of activity leading into the holiday season...
M’Chigeeng First Nation students ready to unveil film projects during community screening
By Sam Laskaris M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION — Students from Lakeview School in M’Chigeeng First Nation are preparing to lay out the welcome mats for their...
Gen7 Fuel empowers First Nations from a unique approach
NORTH BAY — Gen7 Fuel, Indigenous-run gas station chain, has invested over $150,000 in the last year to foster growth and development across Ontario First...
Community comes together for Turtle Prayer and Feast Ceremony Gathering in Serpent River First Nation
By Leslie Knibbs SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION — Despite a severe winter storm, about 60 people attended the Turtle Prayer and Feast Ceremony and Gathering...
ONWA launches campaign to educate public about human trafficking
Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the mention of human trafficking. To access a 24-hour Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline, call: 1-833-900-1010. Community Assistance Program...
Oolichan Moon: Oolichan fish important to the Nisga’a people
Reviewed by Alex Hebert Oolichan Moon is an educational children’s book written by Samantha Beynon and illustrated by Lucy Trimble. It is a story about...
In-person Economic Development, Lands and Resources Forum a success
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— “Look at the situation of global warming climate change. Our philosophy is needed now more than ever.” Nipissing First...
Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief joins panel on Indigenous governance during student-led conference
By Laura Mayer KINGSTON – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe participated in a plenary panel on Indigenous governance with Wahkohtowin Law and Governance...