New cultural birthing room added to Sarnia hospital
By Colin Graf SARNIA—Indigenous mothers and families in this area will be welcoming their new arrivals with a special closeness and comfort following the recent...
Atikameksheng Anishnawbek votes ‘YES’ to the AES
By Laura Barrios ATIKAMEKSHENG ANISHNAWBEK—On July 12, the eligible voters of Atikameksheng Anishnawbek voted “yes” to the Anishinabek Nation Education Agreement with Canada. This “yes”...
Beausoleil youth call on Trudeau to implement Call to Action #66
Lance Copegog, Deputy Youth Chief of the Beausoleil First Nation Youth Council, has written to Prime Minister Trudeau, requesting that the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s...
Babies arriving into world on Nipissing First Nation
By Kelly Anne Smith Upon arrival at the Grand Opening of the K’Tigaaning Midwives, mom Carrie Arra Silas was leaving with Romea in a baby...
Jackie Esquimaux-Hamlin celebrated by First Nations House
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO—First Nations House (FNH) at the University of Toronto bid a happy retirement to a much-loved and respected team member. Students, friends,...
Local Friendship Centre to undergo name change
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—The doors have always been open, but now the name will be more welcoming to all. The North Bay Indian...
‘These new homes will contribute to a healthier life’ says Chief Roger Thomas on new housing units
By Rick Garrick MUNSEE-DELAWARE NATION—Six young families in Munsee-Delaware Nation are enjoying new homes thanks to the construction of a six-unit housing complex in the...