Teach our children well
By Suzanne Keeptwo You may have attended residential school. You may have been “educated” to work as a domestic or labourer. You may have struggled...
Ask Dr. Mushquash: Are traditional, culture-based healing methods helpful in treating addiction?
Welcome to “Ask Dr. Mushquash”. Are traditional, culture-based healing methods helpful in treating addiction? As anyone who has participated in traditional culture-based healing ceremonies knows...
Pic Mobert artist began art to explore identity and express emotions
By Rick Garrick Pic Mobert artist Candace Twance incorporates layers into her visual artwork to indicate there is more to life than is visible —...
‘The Sunset Dreamer’ – BFN photographer on display
By Sharon Weatherall Beautiful scenes from Christian Island will be on display in Penetanguishene, Ontario later this month. Landscape photographer Sharon Lisa Monague is hosting...
Rabbit and Bear Paws
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Sounds of a native trumpet
By Richard Wagamese I have always loved the sound of a trumpet. When I was small a brass band came to the church I attended...
Madahbee congratulates new Nishnawbe-Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler
Union of Ontario Indians Offices (August 12, 2015) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee congratulates newly-elected Nishnawbe-Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler. Grand...
Jones getting in touch with the community again through self-reflection
By Rick Garrick Garden River’s Alanna Jones enjoyed the opportunity to enhance her leadership skills at the COADY Institute of St. Francis Xavier University’s Indigenous...
Fair Elections Act may disenfranchise Aboriginal voters
By Joey Krackle The Harper Government passed the Fair Elections Act in 2015 with the objective of decreasing voter fraud by eliminating the use of...
Wesley-Esquimaux inducted as honourary witness at TRC closing ceremonies
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Chippewa of Georgina Island’s Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux is continuing her Truth and Reconciliation journey as a member of Governing Council...
Whiteskin owner angry after Blackskin judge cancels Redskin trademark
By Maurice Switzer For 83 years there has been a professional football team that chooses to name itself after the perceived colour of Native American...
Artist close with her grandfather
By Kelly Anne Smith A Nipissing First Nation sculptor has been awarded the prestigious International Sculpture Center’s Outstanding Student Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Award for...
First Nation block voting will deliver the margin of victory in the next election
“Organized, strategic voting is powerful resistance.” – Tyrone Souliere Rally The First Nation Vote has grown from a local initiative to a national movement with...
Anishinabek Nation congratulates Atikameksheng Anishnawbek for ratifying their G’Chi-Naaknegewin
UOI OFFICES (Nipissing First Nation) July 31, 2015 – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief congratulates Atikameksheng Anishnawbek for ratifying their G’Chi-Naaknegewin (Constitution) on Friday July...
Rez 91 will be adding a chat session with Regional Chief to its playlist
By Rick Garrick Wasauksing’s community radio station, Rez 91, is planning to add a chat session with newly elected Regional Chief Isadore Day to its...