Anishinabek seek mining capacity

By Marlene Bilous Anishinabek First Nations involved in mining issues are united in expressing their need for increased capacity at the local level in order...

Nimkii danced in his mother’s womb

By Christine Smith McFarlane TORONTO – Nimkii Osawamick is 22 years old, but the Wikwemikong  performing artist says he’s been dancing longer than that. “I...

School meals eaten up

By Sharon Weatherall BEAUSOLEIL FN – Christian Island Elementary School (CIES) children will benefit from two nutritious meals served up at school. Thanks to donations...

Nipissing dabs way to new constitution

By Marci Becking NIPISSING FN – A blue bingo dabber recorded the historic occasion as Nipissing First Nation citizens became the first Anishinabek Nation community ...

Health unit offers cooking classes

By Amy Campbell Lots of laughs, good chats and great eats were all part of Community Kitchen cooking sessions offered by the North Bay Parry...

Treating water like a relative

By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO – Dr. Deb McGregor takes her traditional responsibilities to water very seriously. A citizen of Whitefish River First Nation, McGregor is...

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...

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...