‘We don’t all learn the same way’ says Pelletier
By Rick Garrick Wikwemikong Elder Josephine Pelletier (nee Webkamigad) credits summer studies at the University of Ottawa, innovation and fun activities in the classroom for...
Sisters host ‘Toxic Tours’ of their home in Canada’s Chemical Valley
By Rick Garrick Two Aamjiwnaang sisters — former Green Teens — are hosting toxic tours of Canada’s Chemical Valley, which includes 63 petrochemical plants located...
Traditional teachings discussed at Lakehead’s Elders Roundtable
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Wikwemikong Elder and Waterwalker Josephine Mandamin stressed the value of passing on traditional teachings to youth during a recent...
Shawbonquit hopes to fill empty Sudbury seat for NDP
By Heather Campbell SUDBURY – The empty seats suddenly abandoned in the Sudbury riding by MP Glenn Thibeault and MPP Joe Cimino has the NDP...
Kettle and Stony Point First Nation reclaims community spirit
In the spirit of our Ancestors the Chippewas of Kettle & Stony Point First Nation – staff, community members, community businesses, and Leadership – “reclaimed”...
Land use important to our self-determination
By Rick Garrick Lake Helen’s John Carlson is conducting a traditional land use study on hunting, trapping, fishing and gathering activities in his Robinson Superior...
What’s ‘duty to consult’ all about?
By Joey Krackle Note: This summary is based on Dwight Newman’s paper: The Rule and Role of Law: The Duty to Consult Aboriginal Communities, and...