Nipissing First Nations dives into methylmercury at a local-level
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are not the only type of chemical that Nipissing First Nation is testing fish...
Lakehead University hosts 35th annual Indigenous Cultural Traditions Club Powwow
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Lakehead University’s 35th annual Indigenous Cultural Traditions Club Powwow, held March 7-9, was a success with more drums and...
St. Joseph’s Indian Residential School Survivors gathering brings together Survivors and support
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Opinion: First Nations need to ‘occupy the field’
By Maurice Switzer One of Patrick Madahbee’s favourite expressions was, “We need to occupy the field.” The longtime Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief used more...
Letter to the editor: From discovery to extraction: How Pierre Poilievre’s Ring of Fire vision echoes colonial doctrines
By Bizhiki Niibowid Anishinaabe from Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point When Pierre Poilievre talks about “unlocking the resources of the North,” especially in the...
Nipissing First Nation testing traditional territory waters and the fish for PFAS
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—Area water and fish have been tested for PFAS, now Nipissing First Nation waits on the results. Nipissing First...
Thunder Bay Museum highlights importance of treaties through travelling art exhibit
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — The Thunder Bay Museum is highlighting the importance of treaties through a travelling exhibit from The MUSE: Lake of...
Record-breaking Little NHL tournament wraps up for another year
By Sam Laskaris MARKHAM – Another chapter in the long history of the Little Native Hockey League tournament has concluded. The 51st annual event, often...
Frawley reunites with championship trophy after more than four decades
By Sam Laskaris THORNHILL – After 44 years, Dan Frawley finally saw an old friend. That ‘friend’ is actually the Memorial Cup, the prestigious trophy...
Anishinabek Nation hosts its third annual Diabetes Conference
By Laura Barrios CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION — The Anishinabek Nation welcomed over 100 participants including Anishinabek Nation member First Nations Diabetes workers, technicians,...
Anishinabek Nation citizens invited to join dialogue on Anishinabek self-determination and unity
By Mary Laronde ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY— Anishinabek Nation E-niiganwidood E’Dbendaagzijig (Citizenship Commissioner) Dr. Jeannette Corbiere Lavell will hold four regional virtual engagement sessions on March...
Initiation category introduces youngsters to Little NHL action
By Sam Laskaris STOUFFVILLE – The Little Native Hockey League tournament continues to feature some high calibre action each year. Some of the more elite...
Whitefish River squad nets a dozen goals in Little NHL tournament opener
By Sam Laskaris THORNHILL – Early indications are a squad representing Whitefish River First Nation could have its share of success at this year’s Little...
Wiikwemkoong awarded hosting rights for Little NHL for next two years
By Sam Laskaris MARKHAM – Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory will host both the 2026 and 2027 Little NHL tournaments. The announcement was made on Sunday, March...
Peterborough hockey squad celebrates Indigenous Heritage Night
By Sam Laskaris PETERBOROUGH – Deborah Jacobs has served as a councillor for the Curve Lake First Nation since 2010, but the veteran councillor had...