Heroes in Health honoured at ‘Awakening the Nation – Renewing the Spirit’ health conference
By Marci Becking SAULT STE. MARIE — Three women were honoured today at the “Awakening the Nation – Renewing the Spirit” health conference today. Lisa...
‘Everything in our communities is impacted by addictions’: Hopkins
By Marci Becking SAULT STE. MARIE — “We tend to approach young people with a little bit of our own frustration,” says Carol Hopkins who...
Dr. Restoule speaks about cultural competency and trauma informed care at health conference
By Marci Becking SAULT STE. MARIE — Dr. Brenda Restoule, citizen of Dokis First Nation, gave a keynote on cultural competency and trauma informed care...
EagleWoman named as Lakehead University’s Dean of Law
By Rick Garrick First Nation leaders are encouraged by Lakehead University’s selection of Canada’s first female Aboriginal dean of a law school at the Bora...
Curve Lake First Nation screens ‘Our Sisters In Spirit’
By Donavan Taylor On Tuesday December 15th, 2015 a documentary film screening of “Our Sisters In Spirit” took place in Curve Lake First Nation to...
‘Say Yes to AES’ campaign kicks off today for Anishinabek Nation
Anishinabek Nation is kick-starting its “Say Yes to the AES” campaign, educating its citizens about the proposed Anishinabek Nation Education Agreement with Canada and new...
Unfinished moccasins commemorate murdered and missing indigenous women
By Suzanne Keeptwo Since 2013, hundreds of unfinished moccasins, in particular the beaded vamp that decorates traditional footwear, have been working their way across this...
Northern Superior Anishinabek communities need more competitive electricity prices to develop mining potential
By Joey Krackle The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) recently produced a report, entitled Digging Deeper, with the key recommendation requesting governments to develop infrastructure...
Sagamok brings in New Year with Ogiima Giizhgat
By Greg Plain Sagamok brings in New Year with Ogiima Giizhgat (Chief’s Day) – Chiefs Dinner with Sagamok Anishnawbek Nation citizens. As the New Year...
Classic Country Sundays Holiday Festival still a tradition in Garden River
By Margaret Hele The nostalgia of years gone by was brought back in force at the Classic Country Sundays Holiday Festival hosted at the Garden...
A beader’s New Year’s resolution for 2016
By Emilie Corbiere www.facebook.com/Nativecraftsandjewelery Every year, like half of the people on this planet, I make New Year’s resolutions that usually only last a few...
Nipigon River Bridge repair raises questions about Fort William’s James Street swing bridge
By Rick Garrick Fort William Chief Peter Collins questions why the Nipigon River Bridge could be repaired so quickly while the bridge to his community...
Blue Sky Community Healing Centre hosts falconry demonstration
By Rick Garrick Fascination, awe and curiosity were the reactions of about 22 participants at the Blue Sky Community Healing Centre’s Jan. 9 peregrine falcon,...
Finance Minister vows First Nation commitments as top priority in budget
By Joey Krackle Finance Minister Bill Morneau vowed to keep the Liberal government’s commitments to Aboriginal people as a top priority in the first budget...
Pre-inquiry was an opportunity for family members to have their say
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Biigtgong Nishnaabeg (Pic River)’s Michelle Richmond-Saravia spoke about the murder of her great aunt at the Missing and Murdered...