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,...