Near North District School Board first to offer virtual Indigenous language courses to students across Ontario
NORTH BAY (November 21, 2024)— Near North District School Board (NNDSB) is offering a first-of-its-kind opportunity for secondary school students through the Ontario eLearning Consortium...
Fort William First Nation partners with Mishkogeeshik Art & Supply to host Traditional Belt Making Workshop
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — Fort William hosted a traditional belt-making workshop by Mishkogeeshik Art and Supply’s Kelvin and Georgina Redsky and...
Odjig and Shawanda included in musical film at world premiere in Toronto
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – A long-lasting friendship led to Lisa Odjig having a role in a film, which had its world premiere in Toronto...
Fort William First Nation commemorates Remembrance Day up on Anemki Wajiw
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — A cold blustery morning did not stop Fort William First Nation from holding its Remembrance Day service...
Coming together to commemorate important contributions of Indigenous veterans
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Fort William Chief Michele Solomon appreciated seeing information about veterans from her community, including Private Xavier Michon, in the...
Anishinabek leaders advocate for greater accessibility to resources
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Fort William Chief Michele Solomon, Long Lake #58 Chief Judy Desmoulin, and Pays Plat’s Chris Mushquash were featured on...
Book review: When the Pine Needles Fall: Indigenous Acts of Resistance
Reviewed by Caroline MacKenzie When the Pine Needles Fall: Indigenous Acts of Resistance by Katsi’tsakwas Ellen Gabriel with Sean Carleton is about Katsi’tsakwas’ experience at...