Trapping agreement respects Native rights
By Arnya Assance Trapping today remains a socially and economically important activity for First Nation harvesters in Ontario. First Nations have taken a lead role...
School’s summer camp lures potential biologist
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Waterwalker Josephine Mandamin’s granddaughter is considering a career in biology after examining specimens with microscopes at the Northern Ontario...
Festival celebrates five years of showcasing Indigenous film, art and music
THUNDER BAY, ON– Building on the tradition of sharing knowledge and telling stories, the Biindigaate Indigenous Film Festival is a celebration of Indigenous films and...
New online resource: Open Hearts, Open minds
Best Start Resource Centre is pleased to announce a new online resource for service providers: Open Hearts, Open Minds: Services that are Inclusive of First...
New arrangement to promote mining talks
By Marlene Bilous The Union of Ontario Indians and the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines will be implementing a new three–year agreement to enhance...
Nipissing enacts new financial law
NIPISSING FIRST NATION – Chief Marianna Couchie and Council have enacted a new Financial Administration Law designed to enhance its governance capacity and implement principles...
‘Wizard of Rez’ a hit at pow-wow
By Margaret Hele GARDEN RIVER FN – Each year, six summer students employed through the Canada Summer Jobs Program, Service Canada, are hired by The...

