Richard Wagamese wins First Nation Communities Read competition
First Nation Communities Read has revealed Anishinabek News columnist Richard Wagamese’s Indian Horse (Douglas & McIntyre) as the winner of the annual community-reading program. Chosen...
Elijah Harper: March 3, 1949 – May 17, 2013
OTTAWA – The family of Elijah Harper regrets to announce the passing of the much loved, respected and influential Cree leader and Indigenous activist. He...
Treaties and health care go hand-in-hand
SERPENT RIVER FN (May 17, 2013) – For many years, the treaty annuity payment and the Serpent River First Nation Annual Health Fair have been...
Mary Lou Smoke honoured as educator
Mary Lou Smoke, Asayenes Kwe, Bear Clan, Batchewana Bay, was recognized in London, Ont. as a 2013 YMCA Woman of Excellence for her work in...
Serpent River moves forward on environmental jurisdiction
SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION – Chief Isadore Day has put a call out this week for environmental commissioners who will be a critical part of...
Trent installs honourary Elders
PETERBOROUGH – Two men instrumental in the establishment of the first Indigenous Studies program in North America have been installed as honourary Elders by Trent...
Wiky woman wins NAMMY
Lena Recollet picked up the Best Spoken Word Recording at the 14th Annual Native American Music Awards on May 12. A singer and spoken word...