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...
Large donation gifted to Ojibway Women’s Lodge
Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the subject matter of domestic violence. Community Assistance Program (CAP) can be accessed for citizens of the Anishinabek...
Fort William Keewaytinook Internet High School Classroom to host variety of events in January and February
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM — The Fort William Keewaytinook Internet High School (KiHS) Classroom is holding a variety of events during January and February,...
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...
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Elder performs during Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra’s Symphony Sing-Along concert
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Elder Beatrice Twance-Hynes enjoyed performing the Asemaa’Kwe Song with about 450 Lakehead Public Schools students during the...
Maamwesying Ontario Health Team and Espanola Regional Hospital and Health Centre solidify Collaboration Agreement with signing ceremony
SAGAMOK ANISHNAWBEK (January 15, 2024) – Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services Inc., as a core partner of the Maamwesying Ontario Health Team and Espanola...
Canadore College and Nipissing University invite community to thought-provoking Witness Blanket Exhibit
NORTH BAY (January 19, 2024) – Canadore College and Nipissing University invite the community to the Witness Blanket Exhibit from the Canadian Museum for Human...
Anishinabek Nation leadership confirms position on the Métis Nation of Ontario
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (January 19, 2024) – The Anishinabek Nation wishes to make it unequivocally clear that the recent meeting involving former Anishinabek Nation...
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...
Madahbee Leach delivers keynote address at True ReconciliACTION conference
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – Dawn Madahbee Leach, one of the most influential Indigenous business leaders in the country, provided the keynote address at a...
Founding father of Little NHL tournament honoured by Maple Leafs and Marlies
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – Jim McGregor was already known for playing an important role in hockey history. But McGregor, former chief of Whitefish River...
Anishinabek Nation calls on the Thunder Bay Police Service to fully implement the report: Broken Trust
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (January 16, 2024) – The Anishinabek Nation condemns the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) in their handling of a case that...
Anishinaabe Elder shares teachings on naming ceremonies
By Sam Laskaris NIPISSING FIRST NATION – It took Perry McLeod-Shabogesic about two decades to receive his spirit name. But now, McLeod-Shabogesic, a member of...
Ramara Township officially transfers five roads to the Chippewas of Rama First Nation
RAMARA (January 2, 2024) – The Township of Ramara has officially transferred the ownership of Fish Sideroad, Benson Sideroad, Willison Sideroad, Williams Road, and Victoria...