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...
Royal Proclamation 250th anniversary commemoration to include book launch of ‘Nation to Nation’
UOI OFFICES – Monday, October 7, 2013 marks the 250th anniversary of the issuing of the Royal Proclamation under the authority of King George III....
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...
First Peoples must consent to resource development
Indigenous Peoples’, human rights, and faith organizations are calling on Canada to ensure that Indigenous Peoples can freely decide for themselves whether and when resource...
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...
Donations flowing to support Aamjiwnaang activist
By Greg Plain AAMJIWNAANG FN – Local environmental activist Ron Plain has been ordered to pay $16,584.87 to CN Rail for his role in a...
Government cuts: Soon, all Canadians will know how it feels to be an Indian
By Richard Wagamese First published in The Globe and Mail on June 10, 2013 Five years ago, Stephen Harper stood in the House of Commons...
Wynne to speak at Creating Partnerships Evening presented by RBC
UOI OFFICES– Premier Kathleen Wynne is joining an Anishinabek Nation conversation about how First Nations can overcome barriers to economic prosperity. The inaugural Creating Partnerships...
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...
Festival celebrates five years of showcasing Indigenous film, art and music
THUNDER BAY, ON– Building on the tradition of sharing knowledge and telling stories, the Biindigaate Indigenous Film Festival is a celebration of Indigenous films and...
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...