New plans this fall for Indigenous youth seeking future in agriculture
By Kelly Anne Smith CORBEIL—First Nations Agriculture and Finance Ontario (FNAFO) has a new program to help Indigenous youth choose agriculture as a career. As...
Book review: Joe Pete: A Novel
Reviewed by Karl Hele Ian McCulloch’s posthumously published novel, Joe Pete: A Novel, is a multifaceted intricately woven story that follows multiple generations of a...
Chippewas of Rama First Nation citizen makes international debut
By Sam Laskaris BURKETON – Sydney Sawyer has had a taste of international hockey. And the 17-year-old Chippewas of Rama First Nation citizen is hoping...
Anishinabek Nation’s Indigenous Traditional Games camp connects youth to traditional knowledge
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — The Anishinabek Nation’s Indigenous Traditional Games camp was a hit with a group of children and parents...
Tanya Talaga’s The Knowing coming to shelves, screens, and communities across Canada this fall
The Knowing, a deeply personal look at Canada’s Indian Residential School system by award-winning author Tanya Talaga, will be published August 27 by HarperCollinsCanada. The...
Red Rock Townships seeks applications from local artisans for upcoming international cruise call port
By Rick Garrick RED ROCK — Red Rock Township is calling for applications from local artisans and creators to set up tables with their products...
Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory calls on federal government to prevent imminent displacement of Elders
WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY (August 6, 2024) – Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory is urgently calling on the federal government to provide the remaining funds needed to construct...
‘These are not your lands to give away’: Chief Black on Ontario’s Mining Act
By Austin Campbell Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TORONTO – Six regional First Nations have filed a case with the Ontario Superior Court to challenge the...
M’Chigeeng First Nation welcomes the Highfield Patrol 860
By Jacqueline St. Pierre Local Journalism Initiative Reporter M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION —This spring, the UCCM Anishinaabe Police Service took possession of the Hayfield Patrol 860,...
STEM Summer Camp inspires next generation of leaders
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation (OFNTSC) held a STEM Summer Camp featuring land-based learning, tech presentations, group mentorship...
Program selects Indigenous midwives and advocates to share cultural, generational knowledge
Indigenous communities experience infant mortality at nearly twice the rate in U.S. and Canada BOZEMAN, MONTANA—Twenty-seven Indigenous midwives and advocates were selected by Spirit Aligned...
Aamjiwnaang member wins top prize in Bears’ Lair TV season
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – Though she had been selected as a contestant for a national reality business competition, Chelsee Pettit was debating whether to...
M’Chigeeng First Nation citizen elected to Greater Toronto Hockey League’s Board of Directors
By Sam Laskaris M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION – Kevin Eshkawkogan has joined the Board of Directors for the world’s largest youth amateur hockey league. Eshkawkogan, a...
Indigenous Women: Made for the trades
By Shawna McKenzie CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION – Strong. Innovative. Resilient. Resourceful. Qualities necessary to succeed in the skilled trades, qualities Indigenous Women and...
Curve Lake First Nation lacrosse goalie named MVP of Senior B league
By Sam Laskaris CURVE LAKE FIRST NATION – Goaltender Deacan Knott continues to make a name for himself in lacrosse circles. Knott, a member of...