Working together for art and culture
By Jamie-Lee McKenzie ROUYN-NORANDA –First Nations in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue area came together on June 7 for Dialogue Deux – an event that marks the shared...
Chippewas of the Thames appeal National Energy Board decision
Submitted by Greg Plain Chippewas of the Thames First Nation is appealing the National Energy Board’s approval of Enbridge’s Line 9B pipeline which runs through...
Traditional Ecological Knowledge Elders Group continue battle against aerial spraying
By Leslie Knibbs MISSISSAUGA #8 FN – In their ongoing battle to end the spraying of glyphosate in northern Ontario forests, the TEK Elders met...
Of tradition and technology: Douglas Cardinal receives an honourary doctorate from Laurentian University
By Laura E. Young Sudbury – Douglas Cardinal turned to a computer designed for war in order to design a building in harmony with people...
Ending family violence a priority for First Nations
Conference explores traditional paths to community wellness LONDON – First Nation leaders and frontline workers from across Ontario gathered at the Oneida Nation of the...
‘Sorry’ won’t pay for $28 cabbages
Open letter to Jay Aspin, MP, Nipissing-Timiskaming: Dear Jay: Thought it was time I replied to your many letters that have been showing up in...
Aglukark’s path brings honourary doctorate, food for the North
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY – The act of writing led Susan Aglukark to commercial success in her music career and now sees her building...