Infrastructure needs in Northern Ontario addressed at Ontario Mining Forum
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Public-Private Partnerships (P3s) were presented as one option to meet infrastructure needs across northern Ontario during the 5th Annual...
Pelletier receives ‘Honouring Our Men’ recognition
By Rick Garrick Fort William Elder Leonard Pelletier received an Honouring Our Men Recognition Award on National Aboriginal Day at the new Mt. McKay Pow-Wow...
Pic River venture highlighted during Aboriginal Partnership Exchange
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Pic River’s plans to develop a hydro-electric project within Pukaskwa National Park were highlighted during the Thunder Bay Chamber...
Christian Island Elementary choir proud to take part in Pan Am Relay Opening Ceremonies
By Sharon Weatherall BEAUSOLEIL FIRST NATION – A choir from Christian Island Elementary School was invited to participate in the Pan Am Torch Relay Opening...
Nbisiing Secondary School celebrates graduation
NIPISSING FIRST NATION – Nbisiing opened in 1995, 20 years ago as an Adult Education Centre. It is now a regular high school with a...
Young scientists in the making on Christian Island
By Sharon Weatherall BEAUSOLEIL FIRST NATION – Students at Christian Island Elementary School recently had an opportunity to participate in workshops presented by ‘Scientists in...
Fighting the grief
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO –Twenty-five hours a week, John Fox Jr. is training at the Black Devil gym across from Honest Ed’s in Toronto. The...
Why MRP Law is important for communities
Legal Counsel for the Union of Ontario Indians Jenny Restoule-Mallozzi says that it’s important for First Nations to understand that if they don’t pass their...
Alternative Legacy: 25 years of creating high school grads
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY – The hope had been to release butterflies at the N’Swakomak Friendship Centre Alternative School graduation in June. But the...
Remembering a great hero
By Vince Chechock, Rez 91 I have just a very young person’s memory of Francis Pegahmagabow, since I was born in 1946 and he died...
Anishinabek mourn the passing of Chief Richard Shawanda
UOI OFFICES (June 24, 2015 ) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee expresses his deepest condolences to the family of Chief Richard Shawanda...
Aamjiwnaang children celebrate culture and heritage
By Greg Plain AAMJIWNAANG – Children who attend the Aamjiwnaang Binoojiinyag Kino Maagewgamgoons (Daycare Centre) and community members celebrated their culture at the 36th Annual...
‘We deserve a place at the table’: Noakes
By Barb Nahwegahbow MISSISSAUGA – Kris Noakes doesn’t mince words. A citizen of Nipissing First Nation who’s lived in Mississauga for the last 30 years,...
Magnetawan First Nation approves its Land Code
Through a Historical Vote, Magnetawan First Nation approves its Land Code, Community to Govern Reserve Lands and Resources MAGNETAWAN FIRST NATION (June 22, 2015) – ...
North Bay raises Nipissing First Nation flag at city hall
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY – Donna Mcleod-Shabogesic, citizen of Nipissing First Nation, is proud to have initiated raising her flag at North Bay’s...