Justice LaForme recognized with honourary Doctor of Laws degree
By Rick Garrick TORONTO – Justice Harry S. LaForme credits his role as the first Indigenous person on a Court of Appeal in Canada for...
Anishinabek Nation Education Agreement Bill introduced into House of Commons
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE, Nipissing First Nation (October 5, 2017)—The Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee is pleased that the Anishinabek Nation Education Agreement...
Medicine Wheel garden at Lakehead University to unite nations from all over the world
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Fort William Chief Peter Collins helped open up Lakehead University’s new medicine wheel garden, which contains rock he delivered...
Residential School Survivor shares experience during Orange Shirt Day walk in Thunder Bay
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Former Long Lake #58 chief Allen Towegishig shared his experiences at St. Joseph’s residential school during Nishnawbe Aski Nation’s...
AFN National Chief Bellegarde calls for action in addressing First Nation priorities at First Ministers Meeting
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde today called for a First Ministers meeting in 2018 to address First Nations...
North Bay proclaims September 30 as Orange Shirt Day
Nipissing University Alumni and Students ensure Every Child Matters By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY – It started with an event to raise awareness of...
Michipicoten experiencing the film industry with ‘Brotherhood’
By Rick Garrick Michipicoten community members are “enjoying” the opportunity to be involved with the creation of a feature film — Brotherhood — on the...