Wiikwemkoong rookie making impact with Junior A squad in Espanola
By Sam Laskaris ESPANOLA – Ashton Pitawanakwat was fully expecting to pay his dues in his rookie season of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League....
Historic mixed martial arts event will be staged in Belleville
By Sam Laskaris ALDERVILLE FIRST NATION – Thanks to an Anishinaabekwe, a bit of mixed martial arts history will be made in Belleville in March....
Garden River First Nation teen now toiling for local Junior A hockey squad
By Sam Laskaris GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION – Deven Jones-McDonald has experienced his share of challenges and successes in his first season of Junior A...
First Nation designer creates new logo for Maple Leafs’ Indigenous Celebration Game
By Sam Laskaris LIVELY – Jennifer Taback has worked for an impressive list of clients over the years as a graphic designer. But Taback, a...
Chippewas of Rama First Nation member helps Canada win gold medal at world hockey tournament
By Sam Laskaris BURKETON – Sydney Sawyer is well past her Show and Tell days at school, but the Chippewas of Rama First Nation member...
Raptors showcase new logo for Indigenous Heritage Game
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – An Anishinaabe artist has received some major league exposure. Luke Swinson, a member of Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation,...
Little NHL to be co-hosted in 2025 by three First Nations
By Sam Laskaris CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION – The 2025 Little Native Hockey League tournament will indeed be a team effort. It was officially...