FASD affects former Miss Illinois
By Leslie Knibbs SUDBURY – Emily Travis, 22, is a former Miss Southern Illinois, and is about to graduate from university with a degree in...
Best ‘fad’ diet the oldest
By Holly Brodhagen I remember when I was in grade school our health class talking about healthy food choices and the four basic food groups....
School survivors died on city streets
By Christine Smith (McFarlane) TORONTO – Tucked away where no one can really see it in the heart of Canada’s largest city is a weather-beaten...
Atikameksheng Anishnawbek outgrows band office
By Jennifer Ashawasegai ATIKAMEKSHENG ANISHNAWBEK – Chief Steve Miller understands that proximity to neighbouring municipalities can have its advantage for a First Nation experiencing growth....
Anishinabek insist on rightful share of mining revenues
By Marlene Bilous SUDBURY – Anishinabek Nation citizens understand they have the right to share in the wealth generated by extraction of natural resources from...
Police admit they’re part of problem
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO – Police have admitted to John Fox that they might be part of the “systemic failing” in finding the truth about...
Blue-ribbon month for Sagamok
By Colleen Toulouse SAGAMOK ANISHNAWBEK–It’s a blue-ribbon month in this North Shore First Nation as community members stage a number of activities designed to promote...
New adventure for Rabbit and Bear Paws
“Council of the Animals” – the sixth instalment in the popular Adventures of Rabbit and Bear Paws series – is now available. Chad Solomon’s graphic...
Fasting camp teaches respect
LONG LAC 58 – It was four years ago that Veronica Waboose, former Chief of this Superior Region First Nation, started thinking of ways that...
Anishinabek lead ‘No’ chorus on education act
Anishinabek Nation leaders, youth and citizens were front and centre Dec. 4th in rallies across Ontario that championed the argument for First Nations Control of...
Health services feed visitors
By Sharon Weatherall CHIMNISSING – Breakfast was served to First Nation community members who attended two early-morning open houses at the Beausoleil First Nation Health...
Law faculty seeks First Nations input
THUNDER BAY– Lakehead University officials have signed a protocol agreement with the Union of Ontario Indians and three Aboriginal representative organizations to contribute to awareness...
Fighting against disease…and discrimination
By Doris Peltier For those of us involved in advancing public education about HIV/AIDS, our challenge has always been and will continue to be about...
‘Treaties must be part of resource discussions’: Lake Huron Chief
TIMMINS (December 6, 2013) – An Anishinabek Nation leader is calling on Premier Kathleen Wynne to immediately convene a discussion on the implications of treaty...
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Atleo on the passing of South African leader Nelson Mandela
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today offered the below statement following the passing of South African leader...