Emerging Indigenous Playwright: Sarah Gartshore’s bold new play gains more support
By Heather Campbell SUDBURY—Emerging Indigenous playwright, Sarah Gartshore, a new talent to watch out for, has been developing her bold, new play Survivance. Gartshore showcased...
Former Chief of Magnetawan First Nation, Elder Wilmer Noganosh, passes into the Spirit World
UOI OFFICES (Nipissing First Nation) July 27, 2016—It is with a heavy heart that Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee announces the passing of a great...
An historic vote in Aamjiwnaang during elections
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG—Voters have elected the first woman Chief in this Sarnia-area community’s history. Former Justice of the Peace (JP), Joanne Rogers received more...
Lieutenant Governor to visit communities in Northern Ontario
TORONTO (July 26, 2016)–Her Honour the Hon. Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, will conduct official visits to the communities of Sault Ste. Marie, Elliot Lake,...
Change towards self-governance starts within the Chi-Naaknigewin
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Pic Mobert held its fourth Chi-Naaknigewin (Constitution) workshop/information session on July 7, 2016, for Band members at the Airlane Hotel and...
Anishinaabe Kwe leading the way on child protection
By Laura Robinson NIAGARA FALLS—Anishinabek Nation’s Social Services Director Adrienne Pelletier and education negotiator Tracy O’Donnell teamed with Child and Family Caring Society founder Cindy...
Going the distance for the Martin family in Red Rock Indian Band
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Former Red Rock Indian Band (RRIB) councillor, Kristine Baccar, helped celebrate the Martin family reunion with family members from near and...