Anishinabek Nation Health Transformation Working Group gaining momentum early in the year
By Jesse Johnson ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY — The Anishinabek Nation’s Health Transformation Team held their second working group meeting on Jan. 12 through Zoom. Loretta...
Palliative care is what our communities have always done
By Marci Becking ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY— Joanna Vautour and Dr. Michael Anderson provided some 150 participants with great information through their presentation: End of life...
Nipissing First Nation author shares the language in new children’s book
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION— In her new book, This Is What I’ve Been Told – Mii Yi Gaa-Bi-Wiindmaagooyann, author Juliana Armstrong writes,...
‘What has happened to you?’ asks Dr. Mushquash
By Marci Becking THUNDER BAY – One always learns something new from listening to Dr. Christopher Mushquash. He was the keynote speaker on Jan. 18...
The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe partners with Rosetta Stone to revitalize and preserve its language
The joint revitalization effort harnesses the Mille Lacs Band’s language experts and Rosetta Stone’s technology to conserve the tribe’s authentic dialect and heritage MILLE LACS...
Advancing Indigenous PSE education in Ontario: Kenjgewin Teg receives Credential Granting Authority from IAESC
M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION (January 14, 2022) — A historical development in Indigenous post-secondary education was celebrated on Friday, January 14, as Kenjgewin Teg shared their...
NOSM researchers study Indigenous vaccine confidence in Northern Ontario
THUNDER BAY (January 18, 2022) — Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) researchers are partnering with Indigenous communities and organizations to strengthen vaccine confidence among...
Red Rock Indian Band artist performs at Thunder Bay Art Gallery’s newest exhibition opening
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Red Rock Indian Band’s Ron Kanutski enjoyed performing his Native American flute music during the opening of the Thunder...
NationTalk announces second season of Indigenous Health Today Town Halls on APTN to share critical health information
TORONTO (January 18, 2022) – After almost two years of COVID-19, there is increasing pressure on governments and health organizations to address the need for...
Sixties Scoop Survivor details failures of the Child Welfare System in new essay collection
NEYAASHIINIGMIING — Kegedonce Press proudly announces the release of These are the Stories: Memories of a 60s Scoop Survivor by author, editor and journalist Christine...
Allen Lewis Trodd sworn in as Indigenous Student Trustee
NORTH BAY— Near North District School Board (NNDSB) unanimously accepted the recommendation from the Indigenous Youth Circle to appoint Allen Lewis Trodd as the Indigenous...
Tony H. Jocko Memorial Heroes in Health awarded to five deserving individuals
ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY – Five awards in health were presented on Day Two of the seventh annual Anishinabek Nation Health Conference: We’eni Masaadan Gibimaadziwin —...
Garden River initiates Survivors Project
Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the recount of Indian Residential Schools. To access a 24-hour National Crisis Line, call: 1-866-925-4419. Community Assistance Program...
Indigenous author explores the oppressive effects of The Hum on Indigenous people
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Indigenous author Sandi Boucher recently highlighted The Hum’s oppressive effect on Indigenous people during a Jan. 4 YouTube video...
Pandemic forces cancellation of Little NHL tournament for third consecutive year
By Sam Laskaris NIPISSING FIRST NATION – It remains to be seen whether Nipissing First Nation will indeed get the opportunity to host the Little...