Fort William winter sports tournament exemplary for its inclusiveness
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION—Grand Council Chief Glen Hare is calling for more tournaments to include a Special Olympics component such as the...
Verdict reached on James Street Swing Bridge
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION—Fort William First Nation Chief Peter Collins is applauding the Supreme Court of Canada’s recent decision not to hear...
Waubgeshig Rice shares journey to Moon of the Crusted Snow
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—”Oh, I hear you on the radio,” said a fan. “Thanks for tuning in. I appreciate that,” said Waubgeshig Rice,...
Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service equipping youth with tools to combat opioid drug crisis
By Rick Garrick WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY—The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service (WTPS) is hosting a Youth Empowerment and Safety (Y.E.S) Drug/Opioid Awareness Conference featuring nationally recognized...
Anishinabek hockey players enjoy rookie season with UPEI Panthers
By Sam Laskaris CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. – Three Anishinabek hockey players are deeming their first season with the University of Prince Edward Island Panthers a success....
Headrick and U of T hockey teammates travelled to Charlottetown for nationals
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – Things were discouraging for Jana Headrick and the University of Toronto hockey squad this past Christmas. Headrick, a member of...
Importance of celebrating Anishnaabemowin focal point of new book and film launched at Trent University
Elder Shirley Williams and Sacha Trudeau’s latest projects emphasize importance of protecting Indigenous language PETERBOROUGH–Indigenous languages in Canada have been under threat for a long...