Public monument to honour Shannen Koostachin
Public art to commemorate Cree youth who led the struggle for a new school in Attawapiskat SUDBURY – Shannen Koostachin, a young Cree activist from...
Young women dedicated to Aamjiwnaang health and environment
By Greg Plain Vanessa Gray, 22, and her younger sister Lindsay, 20, have brought forth an idea to bring the Aamjiwnaang First Nation back to...
This generation plants trees for the next generation to have shade
By Margaret Hele GARDEN RIVER FN – “This generation plants the trees and the next generation gets the shade”, was written on a sign viewed...
On-site chef at Pan Am Games from Wasauksing
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO – One of Kai Zyganiuk’s favourite places when he was a little boy was in the kitchen of the Wasauksing First...
Aboriginal Sport and Wellness Council of Ontario partners with the province
MISSISSAUGA – The Aboriginal Sport and Wellness Council of Ontario (ASWCO) is pleased to announce a partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and...
Anishinabek Nation joins Saugeen Ojibway Nation in opposition to burying nuclear waste
UOI OFFICES (Nipissing First Nation) May 13, 2015 –Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee says the Anishinabek Nation stands behind the Saugeen Ojibway Nation opposing the...
‘O-Getche-Tahk: The Lost Warriors’ film recognized nationally
(NORTH BAY, ONT) – A Digital Cinematography student from Canadore College is being awarded the 2015 Student Award for Video – Long Drama or Comedy...
Survivance and Reconciliation: 7 Forward 7 Back
By Karl Hele After a seven-year hiatus the Canadian Indigenous/Native Studies Association’s (CINSA) Annual Conference will be reborn 11-13 June 2015 at Concordia University. The...
Divergence: Traditional Aboriginal Spirituality and Mother Earth
Different Paths – Common Ground By Peter Globensky and Beverly Sabourin As we enter this time of renewal on the cusp of another summer season...
Living languages discussed at TRY conference
By Christine Smith (McFarlane) TORONTO – In a workshop entitled “The Living Languages of this Land: Collaborations in Indigenous Language Activism” at the TRY Conference...
Remembering those who were robbed from their Mother’s Day
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO – Mother’s Day was a sombre occasion for John Fox. It was a day to remember his daughter, the late Cheyenne...
New yoga instructors hope to get others in shape
By Greg Plain MUNCEY – Terri Fisher and Sam Kennedy from Chippewas of the Thames are moving forward and preparing to create the opportunity for...
Debassige ending minor hockey career with medals
By Sam Laskaris M’CHIGEENG FN – Deidre Debassige was able to conclude her minor hockey career on a rather upbeat note. The 18-year-old, who is...
‘Teachers kit will help alleviate racism and support areas of treaty education’ – Madahbee
NIPISSING FIRST NATION (May 7, 2015) – Ontario Aboriginal Affairs Minister David Zimmer and Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee officially launched the “We...
Intro to Cree Language course sees its first graduates
By K.A. Smith NORTH BAY – There was a celebratory atmosphere at the North Bay Indian Friendship Centre for graduation on April 29. 15 students...