Chief Paibomsai calls for fundamental change in education and ‘the AES will allow that to happen’
By Kelly Anne Smith WHITEFISH RIVER FIRST NATION—The Chief of Whitefish River First Nation (WRFN) is calling for fundamental change in Canada and he wants...
New Human Rights Commissioner takes on systemic racism
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY – “We need more awareness, that’s what it takes. We will get to the point in time where that...
Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux: helping lead the way in Indigenous education
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux, a member of Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation, has been busy since being introduced as Lakehead University’s First...
Citizens urged to come to important education meeting on Tuesday, October 4 in Toronto
UOI OFFICES (October 3, 2016) – All Anishinabek citizens who live in the Toronto area are encouraged to come out to an information session about...
Renowned artist Daphne Odjig passes into the Spirit World
One of Canada’s most celebrated Indigenous painters and printmakers, Daphne Odjig, passed into the Spirit World on Oct. 1 at the age of 97. Born...
True stories from a Métis Trapper
By Kelly Anne Smith STURGEON FALLS— An autobiography called “My First Sixty Years Enjoying Nature as a Trapper”, is flying off of the shelves in...
Chief Reg Niganobe nominated for the Premier’s Award
By Rick Garrick MISSISAUGA FIRST NATION—Mississauga #8 Chief Reginald Niganobe credits his role in the development of his community’s new constitution for his nomination for...