The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe partners with Rosetta Stone to revitalize and preserve its language
The joint revitalization effort harnesses the Mille Lacs Band’s language experts and Rosetta Stone’s technology to conserve the tribe’s authentic dialect and heritage MILLE LACS...
Advancing Indigenous PSE education in Ontario: Kenjgewin Teg receives Credential Granting Authority from IAESC
M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION (January 14, 2022) — A historical development in Indigenous post-secondary education was celebrated on Friday, January 14, as Kenjgewin Teg shared their...
NOSM researchers study Indigenous vaccine confidence in Northern Ontario
THUNDER BAY (January 18, 2022) — Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) researchers are partnering with Indigenous communities and organizations to strengthen vaccine confidence among...
Red Rock Indian Band artist performs at Thunder Bay Art Gallery’s newest exhibition opening
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Red Rock Indian Band’s Ron Kanutski enjoyed performing his Native American flute music during the opening of the Thunder...
NationTalk announces second season of Indigenous Health Today Town Halls on APTN to share critical health information
TORONTO (January 18, 2022) – After almost two years of COVID-19, there is increasing pressure on governments and health organizations to address the need for...
Sixties Scoop Survivor details failures of the Child Welfare System in new essay collection
NEYAASHIINIGMIING — Kegedonce Press proudly announces the release of These are the Stories: Memories of a 60s Scoop Survivor by author, editor and journalist Christine...
Allen Lewis Trodd sworn in as Indigenous Student Trustee
NORTH BAY— Near North District School Board (NNDSB) unanimously accepted the recommendation from the Indigenous Youth Circle to appoint Allen Lewis Trodd as the Indigenous...
Tony H. Jocko Memorial Heroes in Health awarded to five deserving individuals
ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY – Five awards in health were presented on Day Two of the seventh annual Anishinabek Nation Health Conference: We’eni Masaadan Gibimaadziwin —...
Garden River initiates Survivors Project
Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the recount of Indian Residential Schools. To access a 24-hour National Crisis Line, call: 1-866-925-4419. Community Assistance Program...
Indigenous author explores the oppressive effects of The Hum on Indigenous people
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Indigenous author Sandi Boucher recently highlighted The Hum’s oppressive effect on Indigenous people during a Jan. 4 YouTube video...
Pandemic forces cancellation of Little NHL tournament for third consecutive year
By Sam Laskaris NIPISSING FIRST NATION – It remains to be seen whether Nipissing First Nation will indeed get the opportunity to host the Little...
Curve Lake’s newest COO discusses economic successes and initiatives on her First Nation
By Sam Laskaris CURVE LAKE FIRST NATION – Katie Young-Haddlesey has had plenty of economic development successes in her more than 20-plus years in the...
Anishinabek Nation saddened by loss of First Nations rights champion Tom Bressette
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (January 14, 2022) – It is with profound sadness that Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe announces the passing of...
LNHL 2022 Tournament cancelled
NIPISSING FIRST NATION (January 14, 2022) – Nipissing First Nation (NFN) has decided to cancel the Little Native Hockey League (LNHL) tournament that we planned...
Extensive community engagement, discussion, and law-making continue as Wahnapitae takes next step toward self-governance
By Nick Stewart Anishinaabe sovereignty is given by the Creator, and that gift includes that which is identified today as Treaty and Inherent rights –...