Assembly of First Nations declares State of Emergency on COVID-19 pandemic
OTTAWA (March 24, 2020) — The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is officially declaring a State of Emergency for First Nations regarding the COVID-19 coronavirus...
Meet the Playwright session delights audience with light-hearted Q and A period
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Cottagers and Indians actor Herbie Barnes joined playwright Drew Hayden Taylor to answer a question about pointing with one’s...
Two-Spirit youth speaks up to help build a safe community for Two-Spirit people
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— Ray Hookimaw, a 22-year-old, recently spoke to the public, health care professionals and Ontario Federation of Friendship Centre delegates...
Aamjiwnaang First Nation hosts annual St. Clair River Days to raise awareness on local water issues
By Marina Plain AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION— Aamjiwnaang First Nation’s Environment Department recently hosted its annual St. Clair River Days on Mar. 7 with some 60...
Choosing sources of information carefully is critical to COVID-19 mental well-being says Mental Health Commission of Canada
OTTAWA (March 20, 2020) — In the midst of COVID-19, it is increasingly difficult to avoid the bleak headlines and bright-red news banners. Staying informed...
‘Indigenous communities have a different approach to business,’ says Lakehead University student
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY— Lakehead University’s Mar. 4 Business and Reconciliation: Educate, Reflect, Act panel discussion included a focus on how Indigenous businesses have...
Successes of Oshki Wenjack program designed to improve school success of young Indigenous students outlined in recent report
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — The successes of Oshki-Pimache-O-Win The Wenjack Education Institute’s Indigenous Early Childhood Education Professional Development Program were outlined during the...