For the love of Manoominikewin
By Julie Kapyrka PETERBOROUGH – In the auditorium of the Peterborough Public Library on the eve of Nov. 2, over 200 people, both from Indigenous...
Work continues for Heritage and Burials Committee
By Laurie Leclair TORONTO – Chiefs of Ontario invited representatives from its 133 First Nations membership to attend a Heritage and Burials Policy Forum in...
Renowned bead work artist now teaching others
By Barbara Nahwegahbow Naomi Smith is a collector, educator and a renowned bead work artist. Her skill with tiny glass beads that she says are...
Reggie Leach adds author to his list of accomplishments
By Sam Laskaris Reggie Leach can add another feat – accomplished writer – to his already impressive resume. The former National Hockey League star has...
Haida honour their ancestors by bringing them home
By Laurie Leclair TORONTO – At last week’s Chiefs of Ontario Heritage and Burials Policy Forum, Jisgang Nika Collison, a member of the Ts’aahl clan...
Grand Chief hopeful for getting traction on issues with new Indigenous Affairs minister
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION – There has been a hopeful reaction to Trudeau’s appointment of federal cabinet ministers in the Anishinabek Nation....
Honouring First Nations in Alderville on Aboriginal Veterans Day
By Joey Krackle Alderville First Nation held its Aboriginal Veterans Ceremony on November 8 – National Aboriginal Veterans Day, and invited the Minister of Indigenous...