Dokis and Nipissing First Nations in circle for stewardship of the Lake Nipissing Beaded Map
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION- Discussions are taking place on the stewardship of the 5-metre beaded map of Lake Nipissing and its watershed...
Sheguiandah member tops Indigenous music charts with song titled The Flood
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – Graeme Jonez has fulfilled a dream most musicians dream of – having a Number 1 hit. Jonez, a member of...
Book review: ‘A Child of the Indian Race’: A Story of Return
Reviewed by Karl Hele “A Child of the Indian Race”: A Story of Return is Sandy White Hawk’s compelling, powerful, and spiritual journey as an...
Alderville First Nation member aspires to play hockey at the National Collegiate Athletic Association level
By Sam Laskaris COBOURG – Kyla Fleming, a 16-year-old member of Alderville First Nation, suited up for the Toronto Aeros’ Under-22 AA Elite squad this...
Book review: The Kodiaks: Home Ice Advantage
Reviewed by Alex Hebert I may be a little biased, but how can anyone not like a book where the main character’s name is Alex?...
Cultural teachings for children in Kelsey Borgford’s, What’s in a Bead?
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION – A colourful new book will have children reading about close family relationships, the art of beading in...
Book review: Warriors & Nations: Voices from the Original Peoples
Reviewed by Karl Hele Jean Miso’s Warriors & Nations: Voices from the Original Peoples is a powerful collection of stories from Indigenous veterans across Canada ranging...
Concert series to make a return in Fort William First Nation this summer
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM — Crossroad Music owner Steve Lalonde is looking forward to the second year of a summer concert series featuring Indigenous...
Passing on the knowledge of traditional lacrosse stick-making
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM — Fort William’s Traditional Lacrosse Stick Making Workshop, held March 18-22 at the Fort William First Nation Gymnasium, was a...
Anishinabek Employment and Training Services educates on financial abuse prevention and online safety
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Anishinabek Employment and Training Services (AETS) focused on Financial Abuse Prevention and Be Safe Online workshops during a March...
Action and positive change: the pathway forward to address Indigenous racism in health sector
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Serpent River’s Isaac Murdoch stressed the importance of focusing on action and positive change during his March 18 presentation...
Book review: Numbered Treaties A to Z
Reviewed by Alex Hebert At first look at the book Numbered Treaties A to Z, I was impressed with the eye-catching illustrations. By introducing information...
Chiefs of Ontario hosts First Nations Community Wellness Conference
By Rick Garrick TORONTO — Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare discussed the sudden loss of former National Hockey League player and Michipicoten citizen Chris Simon...
Singing and dancing brings healing and positive energy at the Minweyaang Round Dance
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—Nbiising Secondary School in Nipissing First Nation was the venue for the annual Minweyaang Round Dance on Saturday, March...
Former National Hockey League player Chris Simon begins journey into the Spirit World
By Sam Laskaris WAWA — Chico Ralf was hoping his summer plans this year would include a fishing trip to the Northern Ontario township of...