The North Bay Indigenous Hub sees continued success throughout the pandemic
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— The timing was right for staff of the North Bay Indigenous Hub (NBIH) to be front-line helpers during the...
Indigenous-led mental health program launched in the London-Middlesex region
By Colin Graf LONDON— A new mental health program is being launched to help local First Nation people in the London-Middlesex region. Co-delivered by Atlohsa...
Traditional medicine programming maximizes impact on online platforms
By Rick Garrick PETERBOROUGH — Creators Garden founder and director Joseph Pitawanakwat changed his traditional medicine programming from a community-based model to a variety of...
Pays Plat retired Canadian Armed Forces Corporal a role model for Indigenous youth
By Rick Garrick PAYS PLAT — Pays Plat Councillor Raymond Goodchild recently jumped at the opportunity to be a role model for Indigenous youth as...
Ipperwash Summer Series: Alive for a reason: Talking with Ipperwash survivors about mental health – Part 1
September 6, 2020, will mark the 25th anniversary of the shooting death of unarmed protestor Anthony “Dudley” George by an Ontario Provincial Police sniper at...
Anishinabek Nation Children’s Commissioner welcomes recently announced changes to provincial child welfare system
WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY— The Anishinabek Nation Children’s Commissioner is welcoming changes to Ontario’s child welfare system announced recently. Commissioner Duke Peltier, Ogimaa of Wiikwemkoong Unceded...
Opinion: Ozhi-ayaan! Making a will
By Alain Bartleman Most of us would not take a long trip without first taking a few minutes to write out plans and share them...
Aamjiwnaang First Nation unveils plans for new community cultural centre
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION— Plans for a new 14,000 sq. ft. Cultural Centre in Aamjiwnaang First Nation have been unveiled. The new building...
Ipperwash Summer Series: Treaty Commission a frustrating venture
September 6, 2020, will mark the 25th anniversary of the shooting death of unarmed protestor Anthony “Dudley” George by an Ontario Provincial Police sniper at...
Community health and safety top priority as business regulations change in Aamjiwnaang First Nation
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION— Owners and operators of businesses here may soon need a license from the Aamjiwnaang First Nation administration office. Community...
Dew Drop Inn sees increase in meals served during pandemic
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Homeless people accounted for about 10-12 per cent of the people who received about 9,690 takeout meals from the...
On-the-land cultural restoration program in full bloom despite pandemic
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — AlterEden is looking to expand its Minogiin Gitiganis — Gardens Growing Well program to other communities after working with...
Ipperwash Summer Series: Ipperwash reflections
September 6, 2020, will mark the 25th anniversary of the shooting death of unarmed protestor Anthony “Dudley” George by an Ontario Provincial Police sniper at...
A tribute to Joseph Tokwiro Norton
Joseph Norton was both a warrior and a peacemaker. He understood better than most that these are two sides of the same coin. He knew...
Anishinaabe artist work to be featured on soon-to-be-released coming-of-age story
By Colin Graf CHIPPEWAS OF KETTLE & STONY POINT FIRST NATION— The artwork of acclaimed artist Moses Lunham will be featured for the first time...