Dilico Anishinabek Family Care comes together for youth gathering
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Dilico Anishinabek Family Care held a virtual Come Together Youth Gathering Celebration Lounge on Oct. 13 with a motivational...
I Am Not A Number author gives back
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION— I Am Not A Number author gives back to help others tell stories of truth. During Truth and...
Ontario Native Women’s Association educates on Indigenous Anti Human Trafficking
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) staff Michele Solomon, a Fort William Councillor, and Collin Graham delivered the closing presentation,...
Rice discusses sequel to best-selling book during alumni week activities at alma mater
By Sam Laskaris SUDBURY – Waubgeshig Rice is spending a good chunk of his days now working on a sequel to his national bestseller. Rice,...
Letter to the editor: Amherstburg: what’s in a name?
Previously published in the Windsor Star Tourism promoters call Amherstburg “one of the prettiest and oldest communities in Southwest Ontario!” Unfortunately, say historians, the picturesque...
Waaseyaa Couchie connects kids to culture and music in Ukelele U
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION — Waaseyaa Couchie had an exciting summer being in front of the camera working on a new TV...
Ontario lawyer offers tips on vaccines and child custody matters
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY— While the COVID-19 pandemic has complicated life, some things seem to remain the same in terms of children and custody....
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg citizen set to retire from long-standing journalism career
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Biigtigong Nishnaabeg’s Ron Desmoulins is planning to retire from CBC Thunder Bay in early 2022 after performing every role...
Sagamok Anishinawbek observes Ensa bezhik binoojiinh kchi twaawendaagzi Giizhgat – Every One Child is Very Sacred Day
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...
Fort William First Nation and Thunder Bay come together to honour Indian Residential School children and Survivors
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...
Shania Kids Can announces partnership with Shkoday Abinojiiwak Obimiwedoon and United Way of Thunder Bay to support the well-being of children in Thunder Bay
NEW YORK (October 5, 2021) — As part of the United Way’s strategic priority to enhance Indigenous Collaboration, and in seeking partners who share their...
Curve Lake First Nation’s Dalyn Wakely shoots and scores
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY – A Nipissing First Nation billet encouraged all of the North Bay Battalion to be culturally mindful during Truth...
New summer internship program announced for Indigenous students at Lakehead University
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Chippewas of Rama First Nation and Fort William First Nation Chiefs Ted Williams and Peter Collins are looking forward...
University Of Sudbury and Kenjgewin Teg announces agreement ‘By, for and with’ Indigenous peoples
SUDBURY (October 7, 2021) – The University of Sudbury is pleased to announce that it is fulfilling the commitment made by the Board of Governors...
Letter to the editor: Support for legal claim to challenge the ongoing impacts of enfranchisement
Greetings!! I am writing this article as a proud member and Councillor of the Henvey Inlet First Nation (HIFN). While I am currently a member...