STEM Summer Camp inspires next generation of leaders
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation (OFNTSC) held a STEM Summer Camp featuring land-based learning, tech presentations, group mentorship...
Program selects Indigenous midwives and advocates to share cultural, generational knowledge
Indigenous communities experience infant mortality at nearly twice the rate in U.S. and Canada BOZEMAN, MONTANA—Twenty-seven Indigenous midwives and advocates were selected by Spirit Aligned...
Aamjiwnaang member wins top prize in Bears’ Lair TV season
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – Though she had been selected as a contestant for a national reality business competition, Chelsee Pettit was debating whether to...
M’Chigeeng First Nation citizen elected to Greater Toronto Hockey League’s Board of Directors
By Sam Laskaris M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION – Kevin Eshkawkogan has joined the Board of Directors for the world’s largest youth amateur hockey league. Eshkawkogan, a...
Indigenous Women: Made for the trades
By Shawna McKenzie CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION – Strong. Innovative. Resilient. Resourceful. Qualities necessary to succeed in the skilled trades, qualities Indigenous Women and...
Curve Lake First Nation lacrosse goalie named MVP of Senior B league
By Sam Laskaris CURVE LAKE FIRST NATION – Goaltender Deacan Knott continues to make a name for himself in lacrosse circles. Knott, a member of...
Wikwemikong Tourism to co-host Two Nations Paddle
By Sam Laskaris WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY – The two largest Indigenous community tourism operators in Ontario have joined forces for what could turn out to...
Na-Me-Res opens non-profit housing in Toronto, providing permanent homes for Indigenous men experiencing homelessness
TORONTO, ON – On July 22, Na-Me-Res, a not-for-profit dedicated to providing housing, skills training, and cultural reconnection to Indigenous men experiencing homelessness in Toronto,...
Supreme Court of Canada declares Canada a ‘Historically dishonourable treaty partner’
Decision lays out better path forward for Robinson Huron and Superior Treaty negotiations By Catherine Murton Stoehr OTTAWA – In a series of unanimous findings...
Alderville First Nation welcomes back its classic Regatta with new additions
By Rick Garrick ALDERVILLE – New paddle board and kayak races have been added to the Alderville Regatta’s classic gunwale, single, double, and war canoe...
Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg Elder imparts teachings at Learning Indigenous Stewardship gathering
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg Elder Tony DePerry recently shared stories and teachings about nature during the Learning Indigenous Stewardship gathering on...
Anishinabek musician featured at Thunder Bay’s Canada Day celebrations
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Juno Awards 2024 singer of the year Aysanabee and the Collaboration Project: PERSONS UNKNOWN, which included Fort William’s Nolan...
Wakely selected by Edmonton Oilers in National Hockey League’s Entry Draft
By Sam Laskaris CURVE LAKE FIRST NATION – Dalyn Wakely had to wait a lot longer than he had originally hoped for, but the wait...
Anishinabek Nation hosts Family Well-Being Conference focused on community safety
By Victoria Racette CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION – The Anishinabek Nation Social Development Department organized and hosted a two-day hybrid Family Well-Being Conference from...
Strengthening capacity to support Indigenous youth mental health services
THUNDER BAY – A national initiative, the ACCESS Open Minds Indigenous Youth Mental Health and Wellness Network, to enhance Indigenous youth mental health services, co-led...