Watts honoured by Indspire

OHSWEKEN, Ont. — The former Program Manager for the Union of Ontario Indians, Bob Watts is one of 14 Indigenous Canadians who have been selected...

Shania turns tragedy into triumph

By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO –Shania Tabobondung packs a powerful punch in her short film, My Story. Just nine minutes long, My Story screened Oct. 18...

Chimnissing trail teaches and protects

By Sharon Weatherall BEAUSOLEIL FN – A 6-kilometer trail around Douglas Lake has been opened that will have educational, environmental, and tourism benefits. Douglas Lake...

Ceremony starts Highway 69 talks

By Jennifer Ashawasegai – SHAWANAGA FN – A ceremony was held to re-open negotiations with the Ministry of Transportation regarding the twinning of Highway 69....

Canada, U.S. pay lip service to treaties

By Laura Finley Last I heard, contracts negotiated between two consenting and capable parties are supposed to be binding, with repercussions if one party violates...

Serpent River seeks sustainable development

By Leslie Knibbs SERPENT RIVER FN –  This North Shore community’s first-ever Lands and Economy Summit Oct. 22-24 was a first step in calling government...

Mining: ‘More benefits, less paperwork’

By Marlene Bilous FORT WILLIAM FN –Lake Superior region Chiefs are looking for more benefits and less paperwork related to mining activities on their traditional...