Business pitch: Pre-packed scon-bannock
By Rick Garrick Nish Scon owner-operator Pam Naponse-Corbiere looks forward to pitching a business idea at the Pow Wow Pitch 2017 – Indigenous Pitch Competition...
‘Neechee on the Land’ – youth build birch bark canoe
By Rick Garrick Fort William and Neechee Studio presented the fourth “Neechee on the Land” workshop for youth on the building of a birch bark...
‘Awake, a Dream from Standing Rock’ screened in North Bay
By Catherine Murton Stoehr NORTH BAY – On June 14, a Washington D.C. judge found that the Army Corps of Engineers had failed to fully...
Lakehead open house gives students a sneak peek
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Fort William’s Elysia Petrone Reitberger sang a hand drum song during her keynote presentation at Lakehead University’s 2nd Annual...
Former hockey pro turns motivational speaker to inspire youth
By Sam Laskaris AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION—Jason Simon has certainly managed to turn his life around. The now 48-year-old former professional hockey player, who had a...
Anishinaabeg Art & Power aims to educate
By Laurie LeClair TORONTO – The Royal Ontario Museum’s long-anticipated show Anishinaabeg Art & Power opened on June 13 with a beautiful reception. Guests sipped...
‘We’re walking for healing ourselves’ says Chief Towegishig
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION—Former Long Lake #58 Chief Allen Towegishig is looking forward to the upcoming Healing Walk for all peoples from...