Opinion: Is it safe for me to travel?
By Kristin Grant When I was sixteen in the 1990’s heading out west via train to visit relatives, I knew because I am female that...
What reconciliation might look like
By Beverly Sabourin and Peter Globensky In June of this year, Justice Murray Sinclair submitted a preliminary report of the findings and recommendations of the...
Walpole Island man NDP candidate for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex riding
By Rick Garrick A Walpole Island band councillor is running for the New Democratic Party in the Lambton—Kent—Middlesex riding. “I have very strong strengths in...
Educating the educators in Serpent River
By Leslie Knibbs Serpent River First Nation Daycare and Education Department hosted a day-long workshop and evening presentation from Dr. Jean Clinton, renowned author and...
Harper Conservatives’ 2012 Omnibus Bills significantly harm Anishinabek fisheries
By Joey Krackle The Anishinabek leadership was steadfast in their protest and opposition to Omnibus Bills C-38 and C-45 and protested strongly against this legislation...
Commemoration of First Nations WWI hero gets funding boost
NAUGHTON – Roger Chum, President of the Ontario Native Education Counselling Association (ONECA), announced major funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage for a project...
Basil Johnston could tell – and write – stories
By Maurice Switzer Anyone who thinks Indigenous people are restricted to an oral tradition never met Basil Johnston. When he passed into the Spirit World...