Christian Island Elementary School celebrates Terry Fox
By Sharon Weatherall BEAUSOLEIL FIRST NATION – This week Christian Island Elementary School joined thousands of other people in schools and communities across Canada to...
‘Safe water is a basic human right’ says Chief Johnston
By Leslie Knibbs SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION – Chief Elaine Johnston, welcomed dignitaries and community members to the Sept. 23 grand opening of the Serpent...
Harper ‘balanced’ budget on First Nations backs
Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee says he can feel a momentum for change building as each day brings us closer to the Oct....
Political update from Anishinabek Nation leadership
Aanii, The Political Office schedule has been busy during the month of September and we will continue to be active in the upcoming months. We...
Chief McLeod losing patience with Elections Canada
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION – Chief Scott McLeod’s patience with Elections Canada is wearing thin. For weeks now, people who live on...
Michipicoten artist painting tunnel in Toronto
By Rick Garrick Michipicoten’s Rolande Souliere is creating Indigenous street art in the Bala Pedestrian Underpass, which is located on the traditional lands of the...
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‘Oka crisis was a watershed moment for First Nations’ says Ontario Regional Chief Day
TORONTO (Sept 25, 2015) — Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day released the following statement regarding the 25th Anniversary of the End of the Oka Crisis:...
Community looking to profit from aggregate
By Rick Garrick The Red Rock Indian Band is looking to profit from about $500,000 worth of aggregate from a Highway 11 construction project. “That’s...
All-Candidates forum: Debwewin needed in leadership
By Julie Kapyrka PETERBOROUGH – Over 150 people packed the Lion’s Club in Peterborough on the evening of September 18th, attending an all federal candidates...
Of tools and torts: Friendship Centre staff to be trained in seeking justice against Indigenous discrimination
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY – Arguably most indigenous people have faced some discrimination, either in a subtle form or as obvious as the Northern...
Opinion: Is it safe for me to travel?
By Kristin Grant When I was sixteen in the 1990’s heading out west via train to visit relatives, I knew because I am female that...
What reconciliation might look like
By Beverly Sabourin and Peter Globensky In June of this year, Justice Murray Sinclair submitted a preliminary report of the findings and recommendations of the...
Walpole Island man NDP candidate for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex riding
By Rick Garrick A Walpole Island band councillor is running for the New Democratic Party in the Lambton—Kent—Middlesex riding. “I have very strong strengths in...
Educating the educators in Serpent River
By Leslie Knibbs Serpent River First Nation Daycare and Education Department hosted a day-long workshop and evening presentation from Dr. Jean Clinton, renowned author and...