ORIGIN bulldozing path for greater opportunities for women
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Red Rock Indian Band’s Melissa Hardy Giles and partner Paul Giles want to train more women as heavy equipment operators. The...
Garden project cultivates opportunity and healthy community
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Fort William’s Jensen Morriseau and Beau Boucher are working with Roots to Harvest on the Fort William community garden and two...
Little Spirit Singers recognized for their contributions
By Vincent Chechock PARRY SOUND—In recognition and in celebration of being recipients of the 2015 Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Youth Achievement, Chief and Council and...
The New Duchesnay Store serves up 10th anniversary with a smile
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—Staff, the community, and responsible ownership have made a winning combination for The New Duchesnay Store, in Duchesnay on...
Canada Day sharing circle creates multiculturalism and shared knowledge
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Red Rock Indian Band’s Cindy Crowe led a Canada Day Sharing Circle with Pipe Ceremony at the Spirit Garden Firepit at...
Pic Mobert opens treatment centre
By Rick Garrick PIC MOBERT—Pic Mobert First Nation celebrated the grand opening of its new water treatment plant on June 21 with a tour of...
Book Review: The Queen and the Council Fire: The Treaty of Niagara, Reconciliation, and the Dignified Crown in Canada
Reviewed by Karl Hele Beginning as an essay exploring the importance of the 1764 Treaty of Niagara where more than 2,000 First Nations and representatives...