Rally a reminder to honour the treaties

By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO – People gathered on October 7, 2013 at Trinity-Bellwoods Park in Toronto’s west end to mark the 250th anniversary of the...

‘Show our women respect’ says Hare

By Marci Becking NORTH  BAY – Sisters in Spirit vigils to remember murdered and missing Aboriginal women and girls were held across Canada on Oct....

Communities trying energy conservation

By Greg Plain TORONTO –The Ontario Power Authority (OPA), together with Minister of Aboriginal Affairs David Zimmer, announced in August that 12 communities have been...

Database identifies certified Aboriginal businesses

CALGARY –  The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) has launched the “Certified Aboriginal Business” platform. The Canada-wide directory of pre-qualified Aboriginal businesses is publicly-available...

Cranberry harvest full of tradition and goodness

By Rick Garrick ATIKAMEKSHENG ANISHNAWBEK – Traditional artisan Ken Wabegijig enjoys harvesting –and eating – wild cranberries from a bog near his mother’s home community...

Chief addresses club ‘elders’

By Maurice Switzer Speaking to an audience he described as “Elders in your community”, Chief Isadore Day told members of the North Bay and District...