National skills agenda required to prepare Indigenous youth for digital future: RBC report
TORONTO (July 13, 2021) – Indigenous youth are growing four times faster than Canada’s non-Indigenous population, representing a vital influx of entrepreneurs, innovators, managers and...
Wiikwemkoong man completes journey to former Indian Residential School sites in Spanish
WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY– When 32-year-old Wiikwemkoong resident Michael (MJ) Eshkawkogan decided to run 147 km from his home to the former Indian Residential School sites...
Kettle and Stony Point family continue to search for Justice for David through new t-shirt campaign
By Colin Graf KETTLE AND STONY POINT FIRST NATION— The family of David Oliver hopes that putting the young man’s image on the backs of...
Keeping connected and making histories in The Lake Nipissing Beading Project
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION– A 5-metre long replica of Lake Nipissing is being created by beading artists of Dokis First Nation and...
Shared Land Map interactive tool underway to help build relationships
By Rick Garrick TORONTO — The Shared Path Consultation Initiative is developing a Shared Land Map interactive tool through funding from the Greenbelt Foundation for...
SRFN demonstration closes Trans Canada Highway on Canada Day drawing enormous support
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. SERPENT RIVER FIRST...
City of Sarnia updates waterfront flag court with local First Nation representation
By Colin Graf SARNIA— The flags of the three First Nations in the area surrounding the southwestern Ontario city of Sarnia are now flying proudly...
Indigenous youth honour Indian Residential School Survivors and the children who never made it home with memorial of orange flowers
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. By Rick...
Book review: Race to the Sun
Reviewed by Karl Hele Race to the Sun is an exciting fantasy novel inspired by Indigenous legends for young readers by Indigenous novelist Rebecca Roanhorse....
Canada recognizes the national historic significance of the former Shingwauk Residential School
TAKING CARE: We recognize this comes at a difficult time for many and that our efforts to honour victims and families may act as an unwelcome reminder...
Serpent River First Nation holds first-ever Pride Parade
SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION — June 30 marked the end of Indigenous History Month as well as National Pride Month across Canada. To commemorate this,...
North Bay City Hall lights up orange following solemn ceremony
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. By Kelly Anne...
OneFeather launches dedicated Indigenous banking solutions with OneFeather APP and OneFeather PAY card
VICTORIA, B.C. (July 5, 2021) — The OneFeather APP is a ground-breaking Indigenous innovation offering a dedicated Indigenous banking solution for First Nations peoples, Métis,...
National Chief urges thoughtful dialogue, not destruction
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. OTTAWA (July 2,...
Prime Minister announces The Queen’s approval of Canada’s next Governor General
OTTAWA (July 6, 2021) — The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that on his recommendation, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has approved the appointment...