Successful Anishnaabe women honoured with Influential Women of Northern Ontario Awards
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY— Small business owners, entrepreneurs, leaders, visionaries and trailblazers that have contributed to economic wealth and growth in the northern region...
Grassy Narrows First Nation seeking justice for their right to a basic need: clean water
By Barb Nahwegahbow TORONTO—“They are the future and they are the ones we have been fighting for all this time,” said grandmother Judy Da Silva...
Book Review: UpGhost River: A Chief’s Journey Through the Turbulent Waters of Native History
Reviewed by Christine Smith McFarlane The memoir transports the reader to 1955 where a young seven-year old, Edmund Metatawabin, is separated from his family and...
Community selects songs for Qalipu Mi’kmaq singer songwriter’s first album
By Jamie-Lee McKenzie TEMAGAMI, ONTARIO – New and promising Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation artist, Esther Pennell, is set to release her first album, “Since You’ve...
Dilico Wiichitiwin conference creates important dialogue for prevention and planning for mental health
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY– First Nation communities served by Dilico, including Biigtigong Nishnaabeg, Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek, Fort William, Long Lake #58, Michipicoten, Pic Mobert,...
Chippewas of Rama rejoins the Union of Ontario Indians
AUNDECK OMNI KANING FIRST NATION June 7, 2016 – Chiefs at the annual Grand Council Assembly welcomed fellow Anishinabek of Chippewas of Rama First Nation...
Book Review: Candies don’t grow on trees…unless you’re Basil Johnston
By Maurice Switzer Some people have twinkling eyes. Basil Johnston could write with twinkling words. Those of us who were privileged to meet the legendary...