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...
Thessalon Bio Centre looking to increase client base
By Leslie Knibbs THESSALON – Following an opening prayer by Elder Mary Simon of Thessalon First Nation (TFN) at the recent Bio Centre Showcase on...
First Nation citizens urged to come to important education meeting on Saturday, October 1 in London
UOI OFFICES (September 29, 2016) – All Anishinabek citizens who live in the London area are encouraged to come out to an information session about...