Payette returns to principal’s role for M’Chigeeng First Nation school
By Sam Laskaris M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION – She’s back. Well officially, Gayle Payette returns as the principal at Lakeview School, located in her community of...
Bill 31, Murray Whetung Community Service Award Act 2022 introduced in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
By Rick Garrick BIINJITIWAABIK ZAAGING ANISHINAABEK — Anishinabek Nation Northern Superior Regional Deputy Grand Council Chief Melvin Hardy and former Curve Lake Chief Emily Whetung...
Dokis First Nation Anishinaabekwe crowned Ms. Regional Canada 2022
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— Aspiring to inspire, Nathalie Wajashk Restoule walked the red carpet to ensure her platform reaches the public and Indigenous...
Former acid plant causes continued devastation over half a century later
By Leslie Knibbs SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION— The acid plant in Serpent River First Nation (SRFN) closed operations in 1963, leaving behind a legacy of...
Wasauksing First Nation Circuit Riders take home first place during First Nations Housing Conference
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Wasauksing First Nation’s Circuit Riders Joe Beagan and Walter Tabobondung recently won two of the four Builders Challenge competitions...
Dream comes true for Fort William First Nation Elder
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — Fort William Elder Rita Fenton recalled how in 2012, she first dreamt about The Healing Place, which...
New online shopping platform to connect retailers and customers to authentic Indigenous work
By Sam Laskaris HENVEY INLET FIRST NATION – Chad Solomon has a new focus in his life now. But Solomon, the 46-year-old member of Henvey...
New certification to focus on large infrastructure projects in Indigenous communities
By Sam Laskaris OTTAWA – Indigenous communities across Canada are expected to benefit from a new finance certification program announced this past week. Details for...
First Nations governance and federal representatives come together at Ontario Joint Gathering in Toronto
By Justin Rhoden TORONTO — First Nations Chiefs, community members, and representatives came together with federal bureaucrats at the Ontario Joint Gathering hosted by Indigenous...
Indigenous, youth and women delegates from Canada and Global South head to COP27
KAIROS and For the Love of Creation are sending 10 delegates to Egypt to demand their voices be heard OTTAWA (Unceded Algonquin Territory) – KAIROS...
Lakehead University honours Indigenous Veterans
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Fort William Councillor Michele Solomon stressed how First Nations veterans lost their treaty rights during Lakehead University’s Indigenous Veterans...
Stamp remembers decorated Indigenous war veteran Tommy Prince
Prince was awarded 11 medals, including the Military Medal and the Silver Star (U.S.) WINNIPEG – Canada Post is issuing a new stamp to remember...
Anishinabek Nation Health Transformation pushing through phase one of Engagement Sessions
By Jesse Johnson ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY — The Anishinabek Nation Health Transformation Team has held Engagement Sessions with 13 Anishinabek Nation member First Nations Chiefs...
Thessalon First Nation Bio-Centre to take on new services
By Leslie Knibbs THESSALON FIRST NATION — As a result of a partnership between Thessalon First Nation (TFN) and Niigaaniin Services of the North Shore...
Proud Indigenous mentor in the Canadian Armed Forces
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION—The Indigenous Advisor to the Chaplain General of the Royal Canadian Chaplain Service of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF)...