Reconciliation starts in North Bay
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—The Truth and Reconciliation Commission gave 94 recommendations for Canada to attempt to mend the horrible history of Indian Residential...
North of Huron Chiefs sign historic Relationship Accord
By Robert Porter Courtesy of Sagamok Anishnawbek News Chiefs of three neighbouring First Nations on the north shore of Lake Huron signed a Relationship Accord...
Tomson Highway and The Postmistress
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO—Cree playwright, Tomson Highway, has come a long way from his birthplace on the trapline in northern Manitoba. He’s received international acclaim...
CBC Thunder Bay Executive Producer honoured with award
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—CBC Thunder Bay executive producer Michael Dick was recently presented with CBC’s Community Builder award by CBC president Hubert Lacroix for...
Georgian College Design and Visual Arts alumna wins at Premier’s Awards gala
BARRIE, ON (November 23, 2016)–Georgian College Art and Design Fundamentals and Fine Arts – Advanced alumna Aylan Couchie has been named the winner of the...
Whitefish River’s Jordi Jacko recognized with award from Corporate Knights magazine
By Rick Garrick WHITEFISH RIVER FIRST NATION—Whitefish River’s Jordi Jeremiah Jacko credits his work in the community for being recognized with a 2016 30 Under...
‘One of the biggest benefits is…control over education funding’ states Red Rock Indian Band Chief Wawia
By Rick Garrick RED ROCK INDIAN BAND—Red Rock Indian Band Chief Edward Wawia says control over education and assistance for post-secondary students are key reasons...