Aamjiwnaang member becomes CEO of health access centre
By Sam Laskaris AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION – She’s back. After a year of working elsewhere, Janice Martin once again finds herself employed by the Southwest...
Acclaimed Indigenous documentarian featured in latest Koostachin movie
By Sam Laskaris VANCOUVER – It was an easy sell for Jules Koostachin. Koostachin didn’t have to do much arm-twisting to get legendary Indigenous documentarian...
Employment gathering supports future generations in the work force
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — The Feathers of Hope held an employment gathering with support from the Future Generations Foundation on Nov. 28 at...
Fort William First Nation acknowledges National Addiction Awareness Week
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — A group of community speakers shared their lived experiences with addictions and recovery during Fort William’s National...
Clean energy benefits discussed by CEO of First Nation economic development corporation
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – Don Richardson believes participating in clean energy projects can be win-win situations for First Nations. Richardson is the president and...
Hat artist passionate about lending a helping hand creates sobriety support program
By Kelly Anne Smith WINNIPEG—Winnipeg hat milliner and designer Ron Kerr enjoys the process of creativity as he encompasses cultural importance in his pieces. Kerr’s...
New Anishinaabemowin program inspires language learners
By Kirk Titmuss NIPISSING FIRST NATION—Learning “the way of” Anishinaabemowin got a major boost at the Anishinabek Nation Head Office in Nipissing First Nation on...