Long Lake #58 First Nation approves its Land Code through vote
LONG LAKE #58 FIRST NATION (November 29, 2016)—On November 24, 2016 the members of Long Lake #58 First Nation cast their ballots in the Ratification...
First Nations and allies rally at Supreme Court of Canada
OTTAWA, ON (Nov. 30, 2016)–Ontario Regional Chief says today’s hearing to support Chippewas of the Thames’ fight against the approval of Line 9 is an...
OPSEU and Ontario First Nations Chiefs partner on Indigenous Mobilizing Team
TORONTO–On Tuesday, November 22, 2016, OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas addressed First Nations Leaders from across Ontario who are meeting with Premier Kathleen Wynne and...
Artist draws on trapping heritage to create contemporary work
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Janelle Wawia from Red Rock Indian Band has found a new outlet for her trapping heritage — the creation of fur...
Internationally known speaker attends North Shore FASD conference
By Leslie Knibbs MISSISSAUGA FIRST NATION—The North Shore Tribal Council held its 7th Annual FASD Conference on November 18 at Mississauga First Nation (MFN). Frances...
Distinct, unique Indigenous art displayed and sold at 2nd Annual Indigenous & Ingenious Art Show & Sale
By Josée Duranleau TORONTO—On November 19 and 20, 18 outstanding Indigenous artists and artisans showcased their art and crafts at the second annual Indigenous &...
Profile on Elder Raymond Owl: a craftsman, an environmental activist
By Leslie Knibbs Growing up in a small First Nation community on a river at a time when most people relied on fish and game...
Chippewas of the Thames fundraising and sharing information on Duty to Consult challenge at Supreme Court in Ottawa
Submitted by Shirley Honyust/ Yenatli:yo LONDON–Tina Stevens from Kettle Point First Nation, Indigenous member of the Council of Canadians local London Chapter, arranged for a...
Anishinabek Nation Political Update – November 2016
The Say Yes to AES campaign is done – this week the participating First Nations who have directed and developed the Anishinabek Nation Education Agreement...
First Nations people encouraged to get involved in studying law at Lakehead University
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY–Red Rock Indian Band’s Gilbert Deschamps is looking to get more Indigenous people involved in studying law at Lakehead University’s Bora...
Spirit Horse: Returning home
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO—A mysterious horse appears to a family that is grieving a devastating loss in Spirit Horse, a play that was adapted by...
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Book Review: The Victory With No Name: The Native American Defeat of the First American Army
Submitted by Karl Hele On November 4, 1791, a coalition of First Nations from the Great Lakes to the Ohio Valley destroyed the American army....
Sarnia Friendship Centre opens first friendship centre Aboriginal housing initiative in Ontario
By Greg Plain SARNIA—The Sarnia Lambton Native Friendship Centre (SLNFC) opened the first Urban Aboriginal Housing Apartments operating in their building/onsite. President Eddie Hanna was...
‘We are water, the water unites us’ states Water Walker Josephine Mandamin
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—The Indigenous knowledge shared at the International Joint Commission’s (IJC) Great Lakes Water Quality Board 194th Meeting in Thunder Bay was...