New online shopping platform to connect retailers and customers to authentic Indigenous work
By Sam Laskaris HENVEY INLET FIRST NATION – Chad Solomon has a new focus in his life now. But Solomon, the 46-year-old member of Henvey...
New certification to focus on large infrastructure projects in Indigenous communities
By Sam Laskaris OTTAWA – Indigenous communities across Canada are expected to benefit from a new finance certification program announced this past week. Details for...
First Nations governance and federal representatives come together at Ontario Joint Gathering in Toronto
By Justin Rhoden TORONTO — First Nations Chiefs, community members, and representatives came together with federal bureaucrats at the Ontario Joint Gathering hosted by Indigenous...
Indigenous, youth and women delegates from Canada and Global South head to COP27
KAIROS and For the Love of Creation are sending 10 delegates to Egypt to demand their voices be heard OTTAWA (Unceded Algonquin Territory) – KAIROS...
Lakehead University honours Indigenous Veterans
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Fort William Councillor Michele Solomon stressed how First Nations veterans lost their treaty rights during Lakehead University’s Indigenous Veterans...
Stamp remembers decorated Indigenous war veteran Tommy Prince
Prince was awarded 11 medals, including the Military Medal and the Silver Star (U.S.) WINNIPEG – Canada Post is issuing a new stamp to remember...
Anishinabek Nation Health Transformation pushing through phase one of Engagement Sessions
By Jesse Johnson ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY — The Anishinabek Nation Health Transformation Team has held Engagement Sessions with 13 Anishinabek Nation member First Nations Chiefs...
Thessalon First Nation Bio-Centre to take on new services
By Leslie Knibbs THESSALON FIRST NATION — As a result of a partnership between Thessalon First Nation (TFN) and Niigaaniin Services of the North Shore...
Proud Indigenous mentor in the Canadian Armed Forces
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—The Indigenous Advisor to the Chaplain General of the Royal Canadian Chaplain Service of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF)...
Anishinabek Nation kicks off Treaties Recognition Week with new secondary school public education resource
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (November 7, 2022) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe encourages everyone to take the time during the 7th annual...
Juno Beach Centre acknowledges Indigenous Veterans in letter of appreciation
By Marci Becking ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY- In April 2022, the Anishinabek Nation issued a news release that voiced concerns over a proposed condo project close...
The new Orange Standard is a redesign of child well-being
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY- With the commitment to a new Orange Standard, Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services starts the journey of establishing a...
Learning sustainability through an international experience with an Indigenous lens
By Nadine Roach SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Twelve students in the CESD 3406: Sustainable Indigenous, Rural and Community Development course, attended Slow Food International’s...
Grassroots feedback from UNDRIP virtual sessions to drive recommended federal legislative changes
ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY— The Anishinabek Nation Legal Department concludes its United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) Act virtual engagement sessions with...
Nimosôm “my grandfather,” documentary premieres at the imagineNATIVE Film Festival
By Rick Garrick KEHEWIN CREE NATION — Nimosôm “my grandfather,” a short documentary that premiered at the imagineNATIVE Film Festival on Oct. 19, highlights the...