Dillico Anishinabek Family Care launches annual Christmas Wish campaign
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Biigtigong Nishnaabeg’s Dustin Gagne performed a blessing to kick off Dilico Anishinabek Family Care’s annual Christmas Wish campaign on...
Indsights: A Window into the Indigenous Economy’ Case Studies Featuring Indigenous Entrepreneurs
TORONTO (December 2, 2022) – Indsights: A Window into the Indigenous Economy is a project led by Humber College, in partnership with Canadian Council of...
Nipissing First Nation Anishinaabekwe brings compassionate knowledge and healing in a pandemic world
NIPISSING FIRST NATION — Michèle J. Chrétien, Shawanoong Noongoose Kwe (Southern Star Woman), attended an in-person graduation ceremony on Oct. 27 and was honoured as...
Annual Sports Equipment Drive a huge success
By Leslie Knibbs SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION – On the evening of Nov. 9, the Band Hall in Serpent River First Nation was jam-packed with...
Dr. Cindy Blackstock named NOSM University’s Chancellor and inaugural Board of Governors announced
SUDBURY — On Thursday, November 24, Dr. Cindy Blackstock, renowned Indigenous child and family rights activist and member of the Gitxsan, is named NOSM University’s...
Political Quarterly Update: Fall 2022
The fall season is upon us with a full gust of activities over the past season. Many communities have spent time during the past months...
Chiefs of Ontario and First Nations oppose Bill 23: More Homes Built Faster Act
TORONTO (November 23, 2022) – The Chiefs of Ontario express their full support for First Nations Leadership in their opposition to Bill 23: More Homes...
Mississauga #8 First Nation musician releases first album
By Leslie Knibbs MISSISSAUGA #8 FIRST NATION— Evan Redsky is a member of Mississauga #8 First Nation who has toured worldwide honing his skills as...
Laurentian University mini pow wow an opportunity to share and learn about Indigenous culture
By Rick Garrick SUDBURY — Laurentian University Indigenous Student Affairs Mini Pow Wow Head Dancers Melanie Roque and Paskwa Lightning enjoyed sharing their culture on...
Payette returns to principal’s role for M’Chigeeng First Nation school
By Sam Laskaris M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION – She’s back. Well officially, Gayle Payette returns as the principal at Lakeview School, located in her community of...
Bill 31, Murray Whetung Community Service Award Act 2022 introduced in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
By Rick Garrick BIINJITIWAABIK ZAAGING ANISHINAABEK — Anishinabek Nation Northern Superior Regional Deputy Grand Council Chief Melvin Hardy and former Curve Lake Chief Emily Whetung...
Dokis First Nation Anishinaabekwe crowned Ms. Regional Canada 2022
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— Aspiring to inspire, Nathalie Wajashk Restoule walked the red carpet to ensure her platform reaches the public and Indigenous...
Former acid plant causes continued devastation over half a century later
By Leslie Knibbs SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION— The acid plant in Serpent River First Nation (SRFN) closed operations in 1963, leaving behind a legacy of...
Wasauksing First Nation Circuit Riders take home first place during First Nations Housing Conference
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Wasauksing First Nation’s Circuit Riders Joe Beagan and Walter Tabobondung recently won two of the four Builders Challenge competitions...
Dream comes true for Fort William First Nation Elder
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — Fort William Elder Rita Fenton recalled how in 2012, she first dreamt about The Healing Place, which...