Sarnia hospital welcomes First Nations patient navigator
By Colin Graf SARNIA— First Nations patients at this city’s hospital are getting extra help sailing the waters of the local health system with the...
Beausoleil First Nation Youth Council congratulates newly elected Chief and Council
CHRISTIAN ISLAND, ONTARIO (JUNE 25, 2018) – Youth Chief Terra Roy and Deputy Youth Chief Lance Copegog have issued the following statement on behalf of...
Karate demonstration in Fort William First Nation a ‘blast’
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION—Fort William’s Isshian Ryu Karate Demo was a success with a range of community members trying out the martial...
Retired OPP officer and Indigenous advocate receives honourary degree
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—Nipissing University bestowed its highest distinction of an honourary degree upon a Nipissing First Nation citizen who strives to lift...
Important testimony summarized in final days of Robinson Huron Treaty court case
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—The important Robinson Huron Treaty annuity case court is back in session in June to hear closing remarks. Mike...
Former NHL star special guest at upcoming fundraising golf tournament
By Sam Laskaris CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION—Former National Hockey League star Reggie Leach will once again be featured at a fundraising golf tournament and...
Loring says he is having a blast with two characters on Corner Gas Animated
By Rick Garrick Nlaka’pamux actor Kevin Loring is having a “blast” with his roles as the First Nation owner of the Dog River Hotel and...
National Indigenous Peoples Day an opportunity to highlight First Nation successes and educate Canadians
Regional Chief Isadore Day Statement: “Together We Work For Hope” – National Indigenous Peoples Day an Opportunity to Highlight First Nation Successes and Educate Canadians...
Training, employment and community readiness discussed at Regional Energy Conference
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Discussions on the politics of transmission and on training, employment and community readiness were featured at the Regional Energy...
Fenelon Falls for First Peoples group recognized by the Anishinabek Nation
By Rick Garrick The Fenelon Falls for First Peoples volunteer group were recognized by the Anishinabek Nation for their donations of clothing and other items...
Elder-in-residence program to start in July
By Rick Garrick Anishinabek Employment and Training Services (AETS) held an Elders Gathering on June 11 to provide information about its upcoming Elder-in-residence program to...
Power Edge Pro team participated in North American Spring Showcase
By Sam Laskaris NORTH BAY – A pair of young Anishinabek hockey players helped a North Bay hockey squad advance to the championship final of...
Robinson Huron Treaty Annuity Day in Nipissing First Nation
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION – People were sauntering into the Council Chambers/Gimaa Gikdiwin in Garden Village, nodding hi, taking a number and...
Lawyer’s one-act play highlights the Crown’s 1850 perspective on the Robinson Huron Treaty
By Dorothee Schreiber In final arguments for the Huron plaintiffs in the Robinson Huron Treaty Annuities case, Joseph Arvay closed his submission on June 4th...
All charges against Freddy Stoneypoint dismissed
By Leslie Knibbs A Quebec judge has ruled that Freddy Stoneypoint’s presence alone at the site of the blockade on August 15, 2017 was...