Tikinaagan her research tool
By Greg Macdougall OTTAWA – Alexandra Nahwegahbow began her PhD studies at Carleton University in September, only three days after defending her Masters’ thesis. Her...
Indigenous peoples take lead in protecting earth
MONTREAL – One of the world’s foremost thinkers says Indigenous peoples are taking the lead in trying to protect the earth from man-made environmental assaults....
Christian Island Christmas
Students at Christian Island Elementary School celebrated the holiday season with their annual concert and class parties on the last day of school. Grades 2/3...
Santa’s helpers in Whitefish River
Students at Shawanosowe School in Whitefish River First Nation collected food and toys to help Santa in his Christmas deliveries. Wesley McGregor and Raine Assiniwe...
New award for First Nations books
TORONTO – First Nation Communities Read, in partnership with Periodical Marketers of Canada (PMC), is establishing a significant new book award. Beginning in 2014, creators...
Sharon honoured for storytelling
Freelance writer Sharon Weatherall receives a Debwewin Citations plaque from Maurice Switzer, director of communications for the Union of Ontario Indians. Weatherall was recognized for...
Survivor kept story from daughter
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO – Krystine Abel learned about residential schools at high school, not at home from her mother Eve, who herself was a...
Understanding brings peaceful solutions
By Sharon Weatherall ORILLIA – Jeff Monague says education — getting to know and learn about each other — is the best way to resolve...
CBC launches Aboriginal digital unit
CBC is launching an Aboriginal digital unit with a team of six members. The CBC Aboriginal page will include a mix of CBC News and...
Wodob, e-m skojaaned adik lyrics
By Dany Riopelle You know DASHer and DANcer and PRANcer and VIXen gi-g(i)ken(i)maa DASHer miin(a)waa DANcer miin(a)waa PRANcer miin(a)waa VIXen COmet and CUpid and...
Buddy’s sale brings first bucks
By Jennifer Ashawasegai ALBAN – We have finally made a buck on our hobby farm! It’s still going to take a really long time before...
How to narrow down your post-secondary choices
By Laura Dokis Completing a post-secondary education or training program can increase your opportunities in the job market and help you to secure the type...
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Justice system worst place for FASD-affected
By Leslie Knibbs SUDBURY – People affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and finding themselves caught up in the justice system just want to get the...
United Church of Canada opposes FNEA
THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA December 11, 2013 LETTER SENT TO Minister Bernard Valcourt Minister, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada 10 Wellington Street Gatineau,...