Anishinabek Employment and Training Services celebrates achievements of graduates
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Anishinabek Employment and Training Services (AETS) recently celebrated the achievements of pre-apprenticeship carpentry graduates and high school graduates through...
Ontario Native Women’s Association hosts 7th Annual Poetry Night
By Leslie Knibbs THUNDER BAY — The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) hosted the 7th annual Poetry Night at the Chanterelle Inn on the Park...
Bill 23 negatively impacts Aboriginal and inherent rights
By Rick Garrick OTTAWA — The provincial government’s lack of consultation with First Nations over Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022, was raised...
Anishinabek Nation Economic Blueprint undergoing updates through research and engagements
By Rick Garrick LONDON — Anishinabek Nation member First Nations are spending $1.3 billion per year outside of their communities according to a key finding...
Coaches looking for Indigenous soccer talent for 2023 NAIG Summer Games
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY – Long before Team Ontario ever scores a goal at the North American Indigenous Games this July, they need to...
Candy Palmater ran down a dream and made it her reality
Reviewed by Marci Becking It’s been almost a year since Candy Palmater passed into the Spirit World. It’s still hard to believe that she’s gone....
Dillico Anishinabek Family Care launches annual Christmas Wish campaign
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Biigtigong Nishnaabeg’s Dustin Gagne performed a blessing to kick off Dilico Anishinabek Family Care’s annual Christmas Wish campaign on...
Indsights: A Window into the Indigenous Economy’ Case Studies Featuring Indigenous Entrepreneurs
TORONTO (December 2, 2022) – Indsights: A Window into the Indigenous Economy is a project led by Humber College, in partnership with Canadian Council of...
Nipissing First Nation Anishinaabekwe brings compassionate knowledge and healing in a pandemic world
NIPISSING FIRST NATION — Michèle J. Chrétien, Shawanoong Noongoose Kwe (Southern Star Woman), attended an in-person graduation ceremony on Oct. 27 and was honoured as...
Annual Sports Equipment Drive a huge success
By Leslie Knibbs SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION – On the evening of Nov. 9, the Band Hall in Serpent River First Nation was jam-packed with...
Dr. Cindy Blackstock named NOSM University’s Chancellor and inaugural Board of Governors announced
SUDBURY — On Thursday, November 24, Dr. Cindy Blackstock, renowned Indigenous child and family rights activist and member of the Gitxsan, is named NOSM University’s...
Political Quarterly Update: Fall 2022
The fall season is upon us with a full gust of activities over the past season. Many communities have spent time during the past months...
Chiefs of Ontario and First Nations oppose Bill 23: More Homes Built Faster Act
TORONTO (November 23, 2022) – The Chiefs of Ontario express their full support for First Nations Leadership in their opposition to Bill 23: More Homes...
Mississauga #8 First Nation musician releases first album
By Leslie Knibbs MISSISSAUGA #8 FIRST NATION— Evan Redsky is a member of Mississauga #8 First Nation who has toured worldwide honing his skills as...
Laurentian University mini pow wow an opportunity to share and learn about Indigenous culture
By Rick Garrick SUDBURY — Laurentian University Indigenous Student Affairs Mini Pow Wow Head Dancers Melanie Roque and Paskwa Lightning enjoyed sharing their culture on...