Letter: Algonquin Nation on verge of achieving an agreed treaty with the Crown
Letter to the Editor of the North Bay Nugget (published August 27, 2013) Re: Residents remain opposed Aug. 8, 2013 http://www.nugget.ca/2013/08/08/residents-remain-opposed After waiting for almost...
Okikendawt Hydro Project on the French River begins construction
DOKIS FIRST NATION – Chief Denise Restoule and Jacky Cerceau, President of Hydromega Services are pleased to announce that construction on the Okikendawt Hydroelectric Project...
Community prepared for future emergencies
By Marci Becking PIKWAKANAGAN – This summer, many of our First Nations were hit by a series of storms. In July, citizens of Pikwakanagan in...
Curve Lake fastball teams win division championships
CURVE LAKE FN – Both the Men’s and Women’s fastball teams from Curve both won their divisions championships games at the 17th Annual Saugeen Fastball...
Wahnapitae Elders Gathering a success
WAHNAPITAE FIRST NATION – Participants lend their personal touch in decorating a feast bag during Wahnapitae First Nation’s Elders and Local Knowledge Gathering held in...
Youth elect interim representatives
By Marci Becking NIPISSING FN – Youth held a traditional election today at the Eshkeniijig (Youth) Engagement at Beaucage Park. Nathalie Restoule from Dokis and...
Youth share vision for future of Anishinabek Nation
By Marci Becking NIPISSING FIRST NATION – When two young women from the remote community of Namaygoosisagagun First Nation heard about the three-day Eshkeniiji (youth)...
Healthy living about balance, not just food
By Sarah Blackwell There is more to leading a healthy life than just the food you eat. Myself, partner Fred Bellefeuille, and our three children...
Anishinabek Education System funding disparity radio interview
Listen to Restoration of Jurisdiction director Mike Restoule speak to CBC about the education system funding offer that falls short. http://www.cbc.ca/superiormorning/episodes/2013/08/02/anishnabek-education/ ...
Dance helps youth move from ‘outside’
By Christine Smith (McFarlane) TORONTO – Outside Looking In (OLI), is a unique program that offers Indigenous youth a chance to express themselves through the...
Theo Fleury finally feels like a winner
By Heather Campbell SUDBURY – Theo Fleury didn’t feel like a winner until years after he played on hockey teams that won the Stanley Cup...
Healthy eating in a box
NORTH BAY – A food buying club has been started up at the North Bay Indian Friendship Centre. Executive Director Nancy Potvin was instrumental in...
Willie Dunn, unsung hero
A TRIBUTE TO WILLIE DUNN The Death Wail, by Albert Dumont © Take care the passions I leave behind Hold them fast, by and by...
Farm tales: Twins arrive safely without human help
By Jennifer Ashawasegai ALBAN –We have twiiiiinnnnnnns!!!!!! Both goats are girls, and both are healthy and cuter than words can say! Their names are Seraphina...
Drugs workshop topic
By Sharon Weatherall MIDLAND — Grade 12 student Larissa Moreau says she is against drugs and a recent workshop at her school confirmed her reasons...