Wiikwemkoong hosts Leaside Flames Bantam hockey team in cultural exchange
*Previously published in The Manitoulin Expositor By Marcia Trudeau-Bomberry WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY— Hockey was a backdrop to some valuable cultural sharing the weekend of Nov....
Retired NHL right winger Jordin Tootoo inspires Indigenous community in London
By Shirley Honyust/ Yenatli:yo LONDON— In late September, an audience gathered to hear Jordin Tootoo, retired right winger with National Hockey League (NHL) club the...
2019 Nipissing Warrior Days Slo-Pitch Tournament a grand slam
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION— Randy Penasse hit a homerun in community spirit by coordinating the 2019 Nipissing Warrior Days Slo-Pitch Tournament August...
Eye-opening experience for Atikameksheng Anishnawbek left-winger at overseas hockey tournament
By Sam Laskaris ATIKAMEKSHENG ANISHNAWBEK – Though he is just 12-years-old, Liam-Juelz Nootchtai recently had his first taste of international hockey. The young Atikameksheng Anishnawbek...
Hanzlik hoping to help Sudbury Lady Wolves to national title
By Sam Laskaris NIPISSING FIRST NATION—An Indigenous goaltender will be among those hoping to lead a Sudbury girls’ hockey team to a national title on...
Happiness, integrity and pride at 38th annual Sagamok Family Hockey Tournament
By Leslie Knibbs SAGAMOK ANISHNAWBEK FIRST NATION—Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation celebrated 38 years of family hockey competition on March 8 this year—call this a family...
Fort William winter sports tournament exemplary for its inclusiveness
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION—Grand Council Chief Glen Hare is calling for more tournaments to include a Special Olympics component such as the...