Wahnapitae member suiting up for PWHL’s New York franchise
By Sam Laskaris Abby Roque’s hockey resume includes Olympic and world championship medals. And now Roque, a member of Wahnapitae First Nation in Northern Ontario,...
Remembering Anishinaabe mixed martial arts athlete
By Sam Laskaris ST. CATHARINES – The mixed martial arts (MMA) community is mourning the loss of Anishinaabe MMA fighter who died weeks before a...
Double-duty pays off with two medals for Anishinaabe teen lacrosse player
By Sam Laskaris SARNIA – Lily Bressette was rewarded for her double-duty performances at a recent box lacrosse tournament in the United States. Bressette, a...
Record number of teams to compete at 50th annual Little NHL
By Sam Laskaris MARKHAM – Officials with the Little Native Hockey League tournament have even more reason to celebrate now. This year’s tourney, often simply...
Wiikwemkoong teen hockey player to compete at Ontario Winter Games
By Sam Laskaris WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY – Koda Peltier faced some stiff competition at a recent hockey tryout, but the Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory member was...
Shoot for Change anti-racism game returns this Saturday
NORTH BAY (January 17, 2024) – The Nipissing University Black Association for Student Expression (NUBASE) and Lakers Basketball are gearing up for the 3rd annual...
Hockey gear donation from WestJet to Mikinakoos Children’s Fund helps increase access to sport for First Nations youth
THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO (January 15, 2024) – Mikinakoos Children’s Fund is pleased to announce a substantial donation from Canadian airline WestJet, directly benefiting youth in...