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...
Professor explains the basics why we are all Treaty People
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY—As Ontario unveiled the first ever Treaties Recognition Week, historian Dr. Catherine Murton-Stoehr gave an easy to understand lecture on...
Progressive North Bay Indian Friendship Centre in for a change
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— North Bay’s Indian Friendship Centre will have a makeover to remove colonial reference in its name. The Ontario Federation...