First Nation Forestry Technician Diploma offered at Anishinabek Educational Institute
Anishinabek Educational Institute – Munsee Delaware site (located 40 km south of London ON) AEI is recruiting for candidates who wish to pursue to attain the First...
Letter to the Editor: Caring for our kids
I think it is wonderful to see the system coming to recognize that First Nations have the right to care for their people, both on...
Wiky solar project generates savings…and jobs
WIKWEMIKONG – Installation of seven new rooftop solar panel projects will result in long-term energy –cost savings for the First Nation, as well as provide...
Education system failing First Nations, Métis and Inuit youth say teachers
By Graham Lanktree, Metro Ottawa Our education system has failed First Nations, Métis, and Inuit youth, said educators in Ottawa at the Canadian Teachers’ Federation’s annual...
Vote for Best Blues CD
David Laronde’s CD titled “Right City Wrong Town” has been nominated as BEST BLUES CD 2013 by Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards. Now it is...
Fastball tournament to be biggest
By Marci Becking CURVE LAKE FN – Organizers of the 2013 All-Ontario Native Fastball Championships say that it’s going to be the biggest to date....
Safety, friendship first for firefighters
By Margaret Hele GARDEN RIVER FN – Firemen’s competitions create friendships. “It is an honour and a privilege to host this event,” said Steve Nolan,...
Language learners want more homework
By Margaret Hele SAULT STE. MARIE – A group of adult Anishinaabemowin learners have convinced their teacher to give them more homework. After completion of...
Youth gather for nation-building
By Kelly Crawford NIPISSING FN – The Restoration of Jurisdiction department in partnership with the Anishinabek HIV/AIDS program at the Union of Ontario Indians will...
‘Investing in education is investing in people’: Chief Day
SERPENT RIVER FN –Chief and Council of Serpent River First Nation were proud once again to acknowledge all of the 2013 graduates from Day Care...
M’Chigeeng looking for ringers
By Maurice Switzer M’CHIGEENG FN – They come from as far as Kalamazoo to throw horseshoes at the Rainbow Ringers pits – and this August...
Feds hide documents, seek delay to find them
OTTAWA – The Globe and Mail reports that the Harper government withheld tens of thousands of documents that it was obligated to disclose as part...
Kettle and Stony Point approve draft constitution
By Faye Sabourin KETTLE & STONY POINT FN – Chief Thomas Bressette and council approved the final draft of their First Nation’s Constitution on May...
Canada Day 2013
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Skimming, stealing, bribery, lying — all in a day’s work for Indian Agents
By Dr. Rhonda Telford Do you ever wonder why the relationship between Indian Affairs officials and First Nations people is so strained? At least one...