Fort William announces new housing development
FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT WITH CMHC SECTION 95 ON-RESERVE HOUSING PROGRAM May 9, 2016 – Fort William First Nation is proud to...
Dokis celebrates opening ceremony of Okikendawt Hydro Generating Plant
By Kelly Anne Smith DOKIS FIRST NATION — With a history of at least 7000 years, the Dokis First Nation now moves into a bright...
Book Review: Indigenous Nationhood: Empowering grassroots citizens
Reviewed by Shirley Honyust/ Yenatli:yo Pamela Palmater’s book, Indigenous Nationhood, inflames the passions of knowledge and that hunger as it addresses a number of issues...
Language teacher enjoys his first year
By Rick Garrick Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek’s David Thompson is enjoying his first year of teaching Native Language courses at several Lakehead Public Schools high schools...
‘Education should be fun!’ – Williams receives Award for Excellence in teaching
By Julie Kapyrka PETERBOROUGH – Anishinaabe-kwe Shirley Ida Williams nee Pheasant, a Professor Emeritus and Instructor in Indigenous Studies at Trent University, has been named...
Fort William First Nation’s flag now a permanent fixture at Thunder Bay City Hall
By Rick Garrick Fort William First Nation’s flag was raised permanently at Thunder Bay City Hall on May 2 by youth from both communities. “It...
Sara Kanutski wins music idol
By Rick Garrick Red Rock Indian Band’s Sara Kanutski and pianist Evelyn Davenport won the Original Class category at the 2016 High School Idol competition...