Mom pursues four kids, two degrees

By Meaghan Smith SAULT STE. MARIE – Many universities around the globe offer programs in modern languages – English, French, Spanish, and Italian. Algoma University...

Chief Thomas to focus on youth

By Greg Plain MUNSEE – The newly-elected Chief of  Munsee-Delaware Nation says responding to needs and concerns expressed by his First Nation’s youth will be...

Advice helpful for nursing moms

By Holly Brodhagen Canada celebrates World Breastfeeding Week from October 1-7. The theme is “Breastfeeding Support: Close To Mother”, and the campaign  is highlighting Breastfeeding...

Book Review: ‘Him Standing’

By Laura Dokis Gifted from a young age, Lucas Smoke is taught by his grandfather how to channel his natural skill of carving into creating...

Trapping agreement respects Native rights

By Arnya Assance Trapping today remains a socially and economically important activity for First Nation harvesters in Ontario.  First Nations have taken a lead role...

School’s summer camp lures potential biologist

By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Waterwalker Josephine Mandamin’s granddaughter is considering a career in biology after examining specimens with microscopes at the Northern Ontario...

New online resource: Open Hearts, Open minds

Best Start Resource Centre is pleased to announce a new online resource for service providers: Open Hearts, Open Minds: Services that are Inclusive of First...

New arrangement to promote mining talks

By Marlene Bilous The Union of Ontario Indians and the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines will be implementing a new three–year agreement to enhance...

Nipissing enacts new financial law

NIPISSING FIRST NATION – Chief Marianna Couchie and Council have enacted a new Financial Administration Law designed to enhance its governance capacity and implement principles...