An historic vote in Aamjiwnaang during elections
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG—Voters have elected the first woman Chief in this Sarnia-area community’s history. Former Justice of the Peace (JP), Joanne Rogers received more...
Lieutenant Governor to visit communities in Northern Ontario
TORONTO (July 26, 2016)–Her Honour the Hon. Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, will conduct official visits to the communities of Sault Ste. Marie, Elliot Lake,...
Change towards self-governance starts within the Chi-Naaknigewin
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Pic Mobert held its fourth Chi-Naaknigewin (Constitution) workshop/information session on July 7, 2016, for Band members at the Airlane Hotel and...
Anishinaabe Kwe leading the way on child protection
By Laura Robinson NIAGARA FALLS—Anishinabek Nation’s Social Services Director Adrienne Pelletier and education negotiator Tracy O’Donnell teamed with Child and Family Caring Society founder Cindy...
Going the distance for the Martin family in Red Rock Indian Band
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY—Former Red Rock Indian Band (RRIB) councillor, Kristine Baccar, helped celebrate the Martin family reunion with family members from near and...
New CEO of the Toronto 2017 North American Indigenous Games Host Society appointed
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO—A woman from the Wikwemikong First Nation on Manitoulin Island has been appointed to head up the most prestigious Aboriginal multi-sport sports...
Grassy Narrows is not alone
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO—Prominent labour, social justice, and environmental leaders portaged a canoe through downtown Toronto on July 7, 2016, in support of Grassy Narrows...