NIHB ignores dental clinics
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY –An independent dental hygienist is questioning why services provided by clinics like hers are not eligible for the federal government’s...
Indian Affairs won’t support special needs of Down Syndrome twins
By Martha Troian TORONTO – First Nation control of First Nation education has been a hot topic, and the Mississaugas of New Credit are taking...
This savage’s look at the Sportsmen’s Show
By Maurice Switzer What’s the difference between a $415 ICAST fishing rod and a $39.99 Mitchell spinning rig? Near as I can figure, about $375.01....
Teachers can help develop laws
By Kelly Crawford SUDBURY – First Nations educators need to be actively involved in developing education laws for their own communities. “When you look forward...
Atikameksheng duo go hands-on at housing conference
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Norma Petahtegoose and Cheryl Nebenionquit from Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation took the Builder’s Challenge at the 12th Annual First...
Wild rice tasty….but not dry!
By Maurice Switzer TORONTO – It might not have been as flashy as the $75,000 casting pond, or the young woman who was sculpting animal...
‘First Nations must be involved in mining ventures’: Day
No mining venture will succeed without First Nations participation at the earliest stages. That’s whatAnishinabek Nation Lake Huron Grand Chief Isadore Day, Wiindawtegowinini, told those...
Alice sheds light on solar power
By Margaret Hele GARDEN RIVER FN – Using solar power and a generator to provide light and heat for your home is a blessing – ...
FASD team studies case management
By Chochi Knott PETERBOROUGH – The Union of Ontario Indians Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) program participated in FASD Case Management Training over the past...
Being open to hearing the land tell its stories
By Richard Wagamese The land holds stories within it. The trick is to make yourself open to them and when you do they have a...
Social workers find tools to help work on prevention
By Marci Becking SAULT STE. MARIE – “First Nations and urban aboriginal agencies need to work together to meet the needs of our clients,” says...
Teachers agree to raise bar, close gap
By Kelly Crawford SUDBURY – Debbie Debassige used her skills as a conference energizer to get a room full of teachers on their feet and...
Delivering urban Anishinabek engagement through partnerships
By Tammy Desmoulin and Mary Laronde The Community Engagement Strategy 2013-2014 focussed on the Anishinabek Education System, the supporting Anishinabek Nation Education Agreement, constitutional...
Cutting land claim research ‘self-destructive’: Madahbee
UOI OFFICES (February 26, 2014) – The Harper conservatives are demonstrating self-destructive behaviour by trying to step away from their lawful obligations to fund land claim...
Evaluations: that time of year again!
By Rhonda Couchie Ugh! It’s that dreaded time of year again. You know the one: evaluation time. Yes it’s here; the hustle and bustle of...