Shell to transfer 70 acres of land to Aamjiwnaang First Nation
SARNIA (Oct. 3, 2019) – Today, Shell Canada and Aamjiwnaang First Nation announced the transfer of approximately 70 acres of land. The land being gifted...
Indigenous-owned cosmetics company receives unsuspected surprise
By Sam Laskaris ST. CATHARINES – Jenn Harper can still vividly recall a dream she had four years ago. “In my dream, I saw these...
University teaches shared stories of Nbisiing Aanishinaabeg
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION – The class was held at Nbisiing Secondary School on Nipissing First Nation. Professor of History 1006 –...
Remembering Indigenous children taken from their families and culture
** Trigger Warning: readers are advised that this article deals with the subject of Indian Residential Schools. If anyone is experiencing distress or pain as...
Wesley-Esquimaux encourages youth to vote
By Rick Garrick CHIPPEWAS OF GEORGINA ISLAND FIRST NATION — Chippewas of Georgina Island’s Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux is focused on encouraging young people to vote, the...
Twiggs founder named Northern Ontario’s Entrepreneur of the Year
By Sam Laskaris SAULT STE. MARIE – A successful northern Ontario family business has captured yet another award. Jennifer Twigg, the founder of Twiggs Coffee...
Young People’s Theatre productions explore the seven ancestral teachings
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – The renowned Young People’s Theatre (YPT) has certainly stepped up its commitment to increase knowledge and appreciation of the history...

