Ontario tax exemption: Your rights as a First Nation citizen
By Kevin Restoule As a First Nation citizen, you have many rights, some of which are affirmed by the federal and provincial governments through the...
Jody Porter receives Debwewin Citation for journalism excellence
By Marci Becking UOI OFFICES (Nipissing FN) – Jody Porter, CBC journalist in Thunder Bay, is the ninth winner of the Debwewin Citation for excellence...
Song supports Idle No More
TORONTO – Marc Nadjiwan’s first single in five years is inspired by the international Idle No More movement. The single comes as Nadjiwan celebrates his...
Charity raises money for Anishinabek communities
HUNTSVILLE – Volunteers, as well as Olympic medalists Becky Kellar and Cheryl Pounder helped make the 15th Annual Anishinabek Veterans Memorial Golf Tournament a success....
Settlers can have treaty cards too
By Carolyn Pogue A few years ago, I noticed a clever back cover on Briarpatch magazine. It showed a First Nations warrior with a caption,...
Intentional mal-nutrition malpractice, just another part of Canada’s legacy
By Jody Kechego A five-year old girl is held captive for ten years and deprived food, water and other basic necessities in an experiment to...
Seventh Fire succeeds
By Sharon Weatherall MIDLAND – Alternate schools like the Seventh Fire program operated at Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre help Aboriginal learners succeed where public...
First Nation Forestry Technician Diploma offered at Anishinabek Educational Institute
Anishinabek Educational Institute – Munsee Delaware site (located 40 km south of London ON) AEI is recruiting for candidates who wish to pursue to attain the First...
Letter to the Editor: Caring for our kids
I think it is wonderful to see the system coming to recognize that First Nations have the right to care for their people, both on...
Wiky solar project generates savings…and jobs
WIKWEMIKONG – Installation of seven new rooftop solar panel projects will result in long-term energy –cost savings for the First Nation, as well as provide...
Education system failing First Nations, Métis and Inuit youth say teachers
By Graham Lanktree, Metro Ottawa Our education system has failed First Nations, Métis, and Inuit youth, said educators in Ottawa at the Canadian Teachers’ Federation’s annual...
Vote for Best Blues CD
David Laronde’s CD titled “Right City Wrong Town” has been nominated as BEST BLUES CD 2013 by Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards. Now it is...
Fastball tournament to be biggest
By Marci Becking CURVE LAKE FN – Organizers of the 2013 All-Ontario Native Fastball Championships say that it’s going to be the biggest to date....
Safety, friendship first for firefighters
By Margaret Hele GARDEN RIVER FN – Firemen’s competitions create friendships. “It is an honour and a privilege to host this event,” said Steve Nolan,...
Language learners want more homework
By Margaret Hele SAULT STE. MARIE – A group of adult Anishinaabemowin learners have convinced their teacher to give them more homework. After completion of...