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...
Fort William youth excel during mobile film program
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM—A film about former Olympic ski jumper Steve Collins was among five created by youth in Fort William during a month-long...
Angry Inuk screened at TIFF
By Barb Nahwegahbow International animal activist organizations have been waging a battle against seal hunting since the 1960’s. Most of the seal hunters in Canada...
Canada: ‘Conceived under the influence of alcohol!’
By Maurice Switzer My Anishinabek Nation flag that flutters in the prevailing west winds off Lake Nipissing needs to be replaced twice a year. A...
Indigenous students set to mine their careers in Temagami
By Kelly Anne Smith TEMAGAMI—Indigenous students will be getting a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the mining industry. They also will be encouraged...

