Importance of fire safety by-laws discussed at First Nations conference in Niagara Falls
By Sam Laskaris NIAGARA FALLS – Jeremy Parkin wears a lot of different hats. For starters, he’s the director of emergency services for the Chippewas...
Anishinabek Nini elected into the Canadian Academy of Engineering
By Rick Garrick OTTAWA — Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory’s Irving (Bing) Leblanc was recently elected into the Canadian Academy of Engineering on May 15 as one...
UCCM Police donates new vehicle to strengthen rapid mental health care and emergency support across Manitoulin Island
By Rick Garrick MANITOULIN ISLAND — The Health Sciences North (HSN)’s Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team (MCRRT) is looking forward to providing enhanced emergency mental...
Jacobs urges First Nations to ask for various benefits throughout infrastructure projects
By Sam Laskaris NIAGARA FALLS – Michael Jacobs has been an advisory consultant to First Nations leaders for over a quarter century now. Jacobs, a...
Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation Chief to receive honorary degree from York University
By Sam Laskaris MISSISSAUGAS OF SCUGOG ISLAND FIRST NATION – Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation Chief Kelly LaRocca is “blown away” by an accolade...
Wiikwemkoong member provides solid waste details at Niagara Falls conference
By Sam Laskaris NIAGARA FALLS – Heidi Manitowabi loves trash talking. Manitowabi, a citizen of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory, is a regional solid waste specialist in...
Fort William First Nation hosts another successful hide tanning camp
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — The 6th Annual Fort William First Nation Hide Tanning Camp, held May 7-11 on the shores of Lake Superior...