Wikwemikong Tourism to co-host Two Nations Paddle
By Sam Laskaris WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY – The two largest Indigenous community tourism operators in Ontario have joined forces for what could turn out to...
Na-Me-Res opens non-profit housing in Toronto, providing permanent homes for Indigenous men experiencing homelessness
TORONTO, ON – On July 22, Na-Me-Res, a not-for-profit dedicated to providing housing, skills training, and cultural reconnection to Indigenous men experiencing homelessness in Toronto,...
Supreme Court of Canada declares Canada a ‘Historically dishonourable treaty partner’
Decision lays out better path forward for Robinson Huron and Superior Treaty negotiations By Catherine Murton Stoehr OTTAWA – In a series of unanimous findings...
Alderville First Nation welcomes back its classic Regatta with new additions
By Rick Garrick ALDERVILLE – New paddle board and kayak races have been added to the Alderville Regatta’s classic gunwale, single, double, and war canoe...
Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg Elder imparts teachings at Learning Indigenous Stewardship gathering
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg Elder Tony DePerry recently shared stories and teachings about nature during the Learning Indigenous Stewardship gathering on...
Anishinabek musician featured at Thunder Bay’s Canada Day celebrations
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Juno Awards 2024 singer of the year Aysanabee and the Collaboration Project: PERSONS UNKNOWN, which included Fort William’s Nolan...
Wakely selected by Edmonton Oilers in National Hockey League’s Entry Draft
By Sam Laskaris CURVE LAKE FIRST NATION – Dalyn Wakely had to wait a lot longer than he had originally hoped for, but the wait...
Anishinabek Nation hosts Family Well-Being Conference focused on community safety
By Victoria Racette CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION – The Anishinabek Nation Social Development Department organized and hosted a two-day hybrid Family Well-Being Conference from...
Strengthening capacity to support Indigenous youth mental health services
THUNDER BAY – A national initiative, the ACCESS Open Minds Indigenous Youth Mental Health and Wellness Network, to enhance Indigenous youth mental health services, co-led...
Elders bring knowledge forward at Actua InSTEM camp in Dokis First Nation
By Kelly Anne Smith DOKIS FIRST NATION—A science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) camp in Dokis First Nation will have youth learning on the land....
Chi Mino Ozhitoowin celebrates grand opening
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM — Chi Mino Ozhitoowin celebrated the grand opening of its new offices at 300 Anemki Place in Fort William with...
Team 5672 First Nation Stem 2024 FIRST Canada highlights
By Adrian Bell, Team 5672 Driver WIIKWEMKOONG UNCEDED TERRITORY – Team 5672 is a completely Indigenous team from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory on Manitoulin Island, and...
Anishinaabe artist exhibit features Knowledge Keepers from Mnidoo Mnising
By Rick Garrick MANITOWANING — An art exhibition featuring Leland Bell’s depiction of healthy aging teachings through the perspectives of Anishinabe culture was held on...
Invasive Species Action Fund supports local community groups for on-the-ground action in Ontario
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Thanks to an investment from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, the Invasive Species Centre is supporting 97 new collaborative...
Anishinabek hockey coaches among Indigenous coaching grant recipients
By Sam Laskaris ATIKAMEKSHENG ANISHNAWBEK – For the second straight year, Blake Naponse has received some funding to assist with his hockey coaching career. Naponse,...