New brand for Ontario Indigenous Cultural Safety Program
The Ontario Indigenous Cultural Safety (ICS) Program is celebrating its growth into a province wide initiative and revealing a new brand. The initiative, which began...
Timber Village Museum celebrates 50 years
By Leslie Knibbs BLIND RIVER—On June 3, the Timber Village Museum in Blind River celebrated its 50th birthday with a tour of the newly renovated...
AFN National Chief Bellegarde commits to action on an Indigenous Languages Act
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde today participated in a joint announcement with the Federal Minister of Canadian Heritage, the...
Natural gas on Jocko Point set to flow to Nipissing First Nation
By Kelly Anne Smith JOCKO POINT—A ground-breaking ceremony to offer natural gas to homeowners, cottagers and entrepreneurs took place May 30 at the Jocko Point...
Lawyers recognized for long-time First Nations advocacy
By Rick Garrick TORONTO—Two lawyers whose careers have focused on advancing rights and increasing social justice for First Nations people were recognized with Law Society...
Gikendaasowin recognized: Shirley Williams receives honorary Doctor of Laws
By Julie Kapyrka PETERBOROUGH – On June 9, 2017 Shirley Williams will receive one of the highest honours from the University of Ontario Institute of...
Youth succeed with Lakehead’s Achievement Program
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Pic Mobert’s Sheldon Childforever is building towards his future education goals by accumulating credits towards university tuition fees through...