NIHB ignores dental clinics
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY –An independent dental hygienist is questioning why services provided by clinics like hers are not eligible for the federal government’s...
Indian Affairs won’t support special needs of Down Syndrome twins
By Martha Troian TORONTO – First Nation control of First Nation education has been a hot topic, and the Mississaugas of New Credit are taking...
This savage’s look at the Sportsmen’s Show
By Maurice Switzer What’s the difference between a $415 ICAST fishing rod and a $39.99 Mitchell spinning rig? Near as I can figure, about $375.01....
Teachers can help develop laws
By Kelly Crawford SUDBURY – First Nations educators need to be actively involved in developing education laws for their own communities. “When you look forward...
Atikameksheng duo go hands-on at housing conference
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Norma Petahtegoose and Cheryl Nebenionquit from Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation took the Builder’s Challenge at the 12th Annual First...
Wild rice tasty….but not dry!
By Maurice Switzer TORONTO – It might not have been as flashy as the $75,000 casting pond, or the young woman who was sculpting animal...
‘First Nations must be involved in mining ventures’: Day
No mining venture will succeed without First Nations participation at the earliest stages. That’s whatAnishinabek Nation Lake Huron Grand Chief Isadore Day, Wiindawtegowinini, told those...