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...
Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day Says Candidates must listen to First Nation priorities
TORONTO, ON (August 3, 2015) — Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day says that the 2015 General Election must result in a better future for First...
Punctuation of the heart
By Richard Wagamese I work with words. As a writer and a storyteller words are my basic equipment. Since I got my first paid job...
Bill C-51: the Anti-Terrorism Act threatens First Nation rights
By Joey Krackle The Harper Conservative government passed Bill C-51 this summer. Many groups have termed the Anti-Terrorism Act as the most comprehensive reforms to...
From the Heart of Turtle Island: Contemporary Art From Manitoulin Island
WIKWEMIKOONG, ON. (July 28, 2015) – An outstanding survey of contemporary art from artists living on or from Manitoulin Island will open at the Manitoulin Hotel and...
Atikameksheng Anishnawbek announces a successful vote of the G’Chi-Naaknigewin
Immediate Release Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, Naughton, ON – Atikameksheng Anishnawbek proudly announces their community has ratified their G’Chi-Naaknigewin (Constitution). The G’Chi-Naaknigewin was officially ratified by the...
Seven Grandfather Teachings focus of ‘Little Brother of War’
Reviewed By Christine Smith (McFarlane) Living up to expectations is something 16 year-old Mississippi Choctaw Randy Cheska is used to. He has lived most of...
Rabbit and Bear Paws
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Gaining cultural insights while planning a wedding
I recently got engaged at the end of May and have slowly started the gargantuan task of planning a wedding. My fiancé and I aren’t...
Ask Dr. Mushquash: What can I expect if I decide to pursue treatment for mental health difficulties?
Welcome to “Ask Dr. Mushquash”. What can I expect if I decide to pursue treatment for mental health difficulties? Beginning mental health treatment can cause...
M’Chigeeng hosts Canadian Roots Exchange 2015
By Kelly Crawford M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION – Canadian Roots Exchange (CRE) participants spent a week visiting M’Chigeeng First Nation, Sheguiandah First Nation and Wikwemikong Unceded...
Halton District School Board adopting key recommendations from TRC report
By Rick Garrick OAKVILLE – The Halton District School Board (HDSB) recently voted unanimously to adopt key education recommendations from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission...