Mino Mshkiki – Maawnjidwing–‘Good Medicine’; Anishinabek Health Conference 2017
By Lynn Brown SAULT STE. MARIE, ON—“Many issues affect our communities today,” shared Garden River Chief Paul Syrette in his welcoming remarks to delegates attending...
Province helping develop skills needed for careers in construction in the Thunder Bay area
TORONTO, ON (January 26, 2017)—Ontario is investing in construction training for Indigenous people in the Thunder Bay area, helping them develop valuable job skills and...
NHL Indigenous alumni to take on Wiky and UCCM Police Services at centre ice Jan. 28
By Sam Laskaris WIKWEMIKONG FIRST NATION—Several former Indigenous hockey players who were in the National Hockey League (NHL) will be among those participating in a...
Mini-moccasin workshop passes on teachings, techniques, and knowledge
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Fort William’s Helen Pelletier recently shared her knowledge about making moccasins with about 50 youth at a Neechee Studio mini-moccasin workshop...
First Nations assert jurisdiction over education
By Marci Becking TORONTO – The 22 First Nations going forward with the Anishinabek Education System made the selection of the Kinoomaadziwin Education Board this...
Nokiiwin’s G’minoomaadozimin initiative aims at enhancing health and safety beyond the workplace
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Red Rock Indian Band’s Ron Kanutski focused on creating wellness in community at Nokiiwin Tribal Council’s G’minoomaadozimin — We Are Living...
Indigenous artists dazzle in launch of Hard Rock Medical’s new season
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—A call for celebration was answered with the Capitol Centre full of stars from the successful television series Hard Rock...